About Us
Welcome to Powered by Play & Innovation
At Powered by Play & Innovation, our mission is to spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration among those who work with young children. Founded by Early Learning & Education consultants Janet Berezowecki and Holly Orr, we offer a dynamic range of services—including interactive workshops, personalized program consultations, and engaging online courses—all designed to bring you the latest trends and research in early childhood education.
Our approach is rooted in innovation and grounded in research-based best practices, ensuring that every professional development experience is tailored to your unique interests and needs. Whether you’re seeking fresh ideas for your classroom, practical strategies for your team, or ongoing inspiration, Janet and Holly bring their passion, expertise, and creativity to every session—both online and in person.
Stay tuned as we continue to launch new online training sessions, in-person workshops, program consultations, and insightful social media content. We’re here to help you grow, connect, and make a lasting impact in the lives of young children.
Discover, learn, and innovate with Powered by Play & Innovation—where early education professionals come to thrive!
Holly Orr has been in the field of early childhood education for over 30 years. She’s spent most of her adult life working with children in a variety of settings, both front-line and in leaderships roles.
She is presently employed as an Early Learning and Education instructor and as a workshop facilitator and co-founder of Powered by Play and Innovation.
Holly is an ECE III and has a Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree in Early Childhood Studies. She considers herself a life-long learner and keeps herself inspired by collaborating with others in the field. One of her favorite quotes is “Do the best you can until you know better. When you know better, do better.” ~ Maya Angelou.
She loves to spend time with her family, explore the outdoors, and is an avid collector of loose parts.
Janet Berezowecki is a strong advocate for children and families. She has enjoyed a variety of roles in the early childhood education field for over 30 years. Working with adults holds a special place in her heart. Janet's creativity and love of education helps her create interesting and innovative workshops, all while being as emergent and 'in the moment' as possible.
In her free time, Janet creates quilts, handmade bags and loves to spend time with her family.