Season 5, Episode 3: Kathreen Riel & Maryam Naddaf - BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program

Season 5, Episode 3: Kathreen Riel & Maryam Naddaf - BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program

January 9, 2026 · 53 min · Season 5 · Episode 3

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This episode explores the BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program and its impact on educators in British Columbia.

Welcome to Season 5 Episode 3 of our BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast! During this episode we explore the BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program—what it is, why it matters, and how it’s shaping educators' learning across the province of British Columbia, in Canada. Our guests are two impactful leaders—Kathreen Riel, who manages the bursary fund, and Maryam Naddaf, Director of Frog Hollow’s Reggio-Inspired Learning Centre. Kathreen is a Community Engageme...

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Guests: Kathreen Riel, Maryam Naddaf

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Organizations: Frog Hollow’s Reggio-Inspired Learning Centre, BC Early Years Professional Development Bursary Program

Places: British Columbia

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