Here is a small curated selection from the School of Sophia archive, shared for contextual reference.
These recorded talks and conversations offer insight into the scope and continuity of the work that informs JOYAA today. They are presented as historical material, reflecting the themes, questions and practices that shaped this earlier phase of enquiry.
Testimonials
“This is a wonderfully rich and important online event with many speakers. I recommend it to anyone who wants to support and honor childhood and children in today’s world.”
— ELLA MANOR LAPOINTE (NEW YORK, USA)
“What an amazing first day... if the rest are the same standard, we really are in for a treat. Thank you for making it possible for us all to come together and think about our children, the future of childhood and the future of humanity.”
— JANNI NICOL, EARLY CHILDHOOD CONSULTANT (UK)
“The topics are very relevant and the speakers are really good! I love how each speaker has been passionately encouraging all to carefully and gently look and uphold childhood. They also gave lots of valuable insights on how parents and teachers can support their children’s healthy development. Thank you very much for bringing this to the public, to the world. ”
— KATHERINE ESTEMBER, MA STUDENT (STUTTGART, GERMANY)
“Thank you for this! I will never forget how one story in one of Susan Perrow’s books changed our life. I love how she clearly communicated that writing a story that heals needs to come deep within us. I always struggled writing my own story, but her talk really inspired me to at least believe that I am capable. ”
— I AGUINALDO CRISTOBAL, PARENT
“Just got done listening to all the talks today. Very insightful & light bulb moments. Also confirming some things that I’ve already been doing with myself, my own children, & with my class children. Very resonating.”
— RENÉE LA BOSSIERE CAMPBELL, PARENT & TEACHER (FLORIDA, USA)