About us & Philsosphy
Meet Emily,
Emily is a passionate special educator with over 17 years of experience supporting children with diverse strengths and needs. As a registered integrated body therapist with training in Somatic Experiencing, she brings an understanding of the connections between body, mind, and the world around us. Her own lived experience of diversity and overcoming challenges shapes her compassionate approach, grounded in connection, patience, and respect for each individual.
Through cooking, art, play, movement, and outdoor exploration, Emily creates opportunities for learners to engage their senses, express themselves, and build confidence. Her approach honours each learner’s pace, interests, and ways of connecting with others.
At A Taste of Learning, our programs are grounded in culture, sustainability, and community. We work alongside families and their chosen learning teams to support individualized goals, offering meaningful, hands-on experiences that develop social skills, life skills, and academic abilities.
Gardening, cooking, and exploring food connect learners with nature and the cycle of planting, growing, harvesting, and sharing. These experiences encourage curiosity, participation, and a deeper understanding of our relationships with the land and one another.
Our Philosophy.
Humans have a natural way of learning through exploration, allowing our senses to guide us: sight, sound, smell, taste, touch, and even intuition. For children who are highly sensitive, this last one is particularly important to include. Many people intuitively know how to explore on their own, yet when confined to four walls and a set of rules, we can lose touch with this innate ability. The beauty is that we can reconnect with it when provided with opportunities to do so.
We believe that every person deserves the chance to learn at their own pace, in an environment that is safe and conducive to growth. Physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual safety provide a foundation for learning and development.
Our approach is child-centred, creative, and supportive of independence. We support learners in developing self-motivation from within, helping them build on their strengths and reach their potential. At the heart of our work is compassion: we learn alongside our learners and model compassion through our everyday interactions.
We recognize that every learner is unique, and so every relationship between a learner and their support team requires its own thoughtful approach. Learning experiences are designed collaboratively, drawing on a holistic process that includes the child, family, and other team members.
For us, learning is not just an approach—it is an experience. When learning takes place, it opens the door to imagination, strengthens the spirit, and builds the foundation for a lifelong love of discovery.
At a Taste of Learning
Every learner’s journey is unique. We provide a welcoming environment where curiosity leads, strengths are celebrated, and each child grows into their own potential. Learning with us is a discovery—guided by compassion, community, and a holistic view of every child
Inspiration
Emily has been collecting elephants since she was a small child. She felt called to this animal for their loyalty, love, courage, and strength. Thus, it was meant to be that the elephant had a place at A Taste of Learning.
Elephants embody strength, both physical and inner enabling individuals to overcome obstacles. They are known for their loyalty, their family unity, and the significance of relationships. Elephants have great patience, endurance, and steady progress. They represent wisdom and strength and are associated with love, great courage, and healing. They symbolize longevity and the link with our ancestral memory. At A Tase of Learning, we embrace all the ancient wisdom the elephant has to teach and appreciate the playfulness that comes with learning in great strides.
