Carla the ECE

Look who I had the absolute delight to meet in person today after EIGHT years of online collaborations and friendship- Cathy Belgrave !!

Cancer has touched the lives of so many people I know and love.

Over the years, I've had the privilege of knowing some truly incredible people who have faced cancer with courage, strength, and resilience. Some have won their battle, some are still fighting and some lost the battle.

This July, I'll be participating in the Canadian Cancer Society's Reading Challenge by reading every day throughout the month and raising funds to support Canadians affected by cancer.

My goal is to raise as much as possible for this important cause, and I'd be so grateful for your support. Every donation, no matter the amount, helps fund research, support services, and advocacy for those impacted by cancer.

📚 Reading every day in July.
🎗️ Raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society.
🔗 https://fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants/Carla-Ward

Thank you for supporting me and this incredible cause.

You've spent years building your expertise. Now it's time to build something of your own.

Maybe that's a podcast. Maybe it's workshops, consulting, speaking, coaching, or a course. Maybe you're not quite sure what it is yet, but you know you're ready for something more.

This summer, I'm opening a limited number of consulting spots for educators who are ready to turn ideas into action.

Together, we'll create a plan, build momentum, and take the next steps toward the business you've been thinking about for far too long.

Only 8 spots available.

DM "SUMMER" for details.

We talk about rest like it's one thing.

But real rest? It has layers.

Emotional rest: space to feel without fixing.
Sensory rest: quiet that actually feels quiet.
Identity rest: remembering who you are outside of your role.

When you start honouring all three, everything shifts. Your energy. Your patience. Your clarity.

Inside the ECE Latte Lounge, we dig into this. The real conversations. The strategies that actually work. The kind of professional development that fills your cup instead of adding to your list.

This is what leveling up looks like and it starts with you.

Link in bio. ☕

There are a million reasons why something might not work.

I'm here to remind you that sometimes it does.

So whatever you're working on right now, keep going.

I want you to win. ❤️

Did you get:

🌸 Rest❤️ Connection☕ Community✈️ Courage

One of the things I've learned after 20+ years in ECE is that what we need isn't always another strategy.

Sometimes we need rest.

Sometimes we need connection.

Sometimes we need community.

Sometimes we need the courage to take the next step.

And if you're struggling to find those things right now, that's exactly why I created The ECE Latte Lounge.

It's a space where educators can connect, learn, reflect, and grow together through monthly masterclasses, Lunch & Learns, coffee chats, and practical resources designed to support you as both an educator and a person.

So tell me - what did you get?

🌸 ❤️ ☕ ✈️

May was full of travel, presentations, podcast interviews, consulting, and meaningful conversations.

It was a busy month, but these are the moments I'll remember most.

What was a highlight of your month?

Going to conferences will always be about the people for me. My recent trip to Rhode Island for the conference was extra special because so many of my favourite people were there.

I got to spend time with and , finally meet .stories.that.stick, .beghin, and in real life after years of connecting online, meet and chat with Paul Buckley of .

There’s something really special about finally hugging people you’ve only ever known through screens and conversations.

I also had the opportunity to connect with so many incredible educators throughout the conference, and those conversations always leave me inspired, energized, and grateful to be part of this profession

Children do not need our praise to know they are worthy.

The most loving thing we can do is help them build an inner sense of self-worth that does not rely on adult approval. Encourage their efforts, notice their process, and support confidence that lasts long after they leave our care.

Lol! I don't know if I should be proud of embarrassed 🤣 meh, I'll lean into proud.

What's your unhinged bio?