Some of the best educators are shaped through a lifetime of not quite 'fitting in'. They see the world differently than most, and push back against the status quo, sometimes in creative ways. It can take a while, honestly, and it's not always easy. Especially when you are busy learning Mandarin in a new and radically different culture.

When it comes together, though, the struggle is all worth it, even when it's born in the middle of a pandemic.

We all figure it out in our own way.

In this episode, Katie shares how her journey across the world reignited her passion for early childhood education. She created Twinkle Kids Ireland based on her early love of nature and some Reggio/Montessori inspired nature principles back on the Emerald Isle, and we talk about the positive outcomes her students and families experience as well.