Heidi is a passionate advocate for excellent education for younger children. She believes in an education that preserves the integrity of childhood, capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity, and respects them as competent learners. While what children learn is important, equally important is how they learn. Heidi Ashton is an international educator with many years of experience. She is the PYP Coordinator at International Preparatory School in Mapou. She is Canadian by birth but has spent most of her adult life living overseas, having previously worked in Asia, Europe and North America. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx