The Preschool Podcast with Jo and Maddie

The Preschool Podcast is an informal discussion between two registered early childhood educators about topics in childcare and education.

Join the conversation every other Tuesday to hear Jo and Maddie share their stories, perspectives, and insights, engaging in spirited conversations with each other and the occasional guest.

If you work in a child care, preschool or early years setting, The Preschool Podcast will provide you with inspiring and motivational stories, as well as practical advice for managing your organization, center or classroom.

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Our Hosts

Jo Sinanan earned her diploma in Early Childhood Education from Seneca College before spending 15 years in the field, working as an educator in classrooms with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children. She has worked at eight different childcare centers, including as a director at an enterprise center. In her spare time, Jo loves art (especially photography, drawing, and painting) as well as baking, hiking, travelling, and reading.

Maddie Hutchison has a BAS in Child, Youth & Family Studies as well as an Early Childhood Education Degree from the University of Guelph. She also has a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University. Maddie spent eight years in the field, working with infants, toddlers, preschool, and school-age children at four different childcare centers. In her spare time, she loves reading, running, walking her dog, and trying new recipes with her partner.

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Past Episodes:

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Process vs Product [Podcast]

In the first full episode of The Preschool Podcast with Jo and Maddie, our hosts discuss one of their favorite topics in early childhood education: Process vs Product. What does…

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Meet Jo and Maddie [Podcast]

Welcome to the introductory episode of The Preschool Podcast with Jo and Maddie! Get to know our new hosts as they share their journeys into early childhood education: their first…

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