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November 5, 2025 8:30 AM
Rodd Royalty, 14 Capital Dr, Charlottetown, PE C1A 8C2
Karoll Aguila 902-368-1866
admin@ecdaofpei.ca
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Payment Policy
The ECDA's payment policy for all Professional Development is that fees must be paid prior to attending*. The final date to make your payment is one week prior to the start date of the event, unless otherwise communicated (i.e. council or board run centres for cheque approval/signature, would be the exceptions). If payment is not received, before the event payment deadline, you will not be permitted to attend.
In the past, exceptions have been made by the ECDA, but with our growing membership, it has become increasingly difficult to manage. We thank you for your understanding and your commitment to your ongoing Professional Development. The ECDA.
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Refund Policy
Please be aware that to receive a full refund of your registration fees, notice must be provided to the ECDA, via email, 2 weeks prior to the start date of the event. Beyond that, to receive a 50% refund of fees for a cancelled registration, appropriate documentation ie, doctor's certificate or such must be provided.
Pre-Conference Day for Directors
Directors, spend the day learning with Mary Hewitt!
The ECDA team and board are proud to present an opportunity for directors, leaders and stakeholder to come together, strengthen relationships, reflect and grow.
Mary Hewitt joins us to discuss Humanity-Driven Leadership.
How does ‘the history of work’ during the Industrial Revolution impact the ways we think and behave as leaders today?
Together, we will unpack the cultural baggage of historical, top-down approaches to leadership. From there, we will explore the research surrounding ‘what employees are looking for’ in workplaces, especially since the many shifts that emerged post-pandemic.
Finally, we will learn what it means to implement a Humanity-Driven Approach © to leadership—wherein teams feel authentically seen, heard, and valued in the workplace.
Facilitator Biography
Mary Hewitt , founder of Unlocking Childhood, is an experienced public speaker, writer, and consultant specializing in the well-being of children, parents, educators, and child-centered professionals. With 15 years in the Early Learning field as a classroom educator, early childhood education professor, and early years system leader— she leverages her expertise to develop engaging and meaningful learning experiences for her clients. Mary holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Education degree, a diploma in Early Childhood Education, and a Psychology degree.
Mary dedicates much of her work to topics such as: well-being and mental health; the ‘childhood trauma-informed’ approach; how to develop an ‘attachment lens’; and nurturing emotional competence.
She has captivated audiences with hundreds of attendees and has delivered her work in a variety of contexts from large-scale arenas to individual classrooms. Mary offers keynotes, workshops, conferences, virtual sessions, and even one-on-one coaching and consultations. She has appeared as a guest on several podcasts and as a writer for various publications.
Mary credits her eclectic experiences, extensive education, and neurodivergent mind for her dynamic approach—and is passionate about sharing it with the world!
Mary resides in rural Ontario with her husband and three beloved dogs.