Sept. 8, 2025

Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success with Christina Hidek - Ep 43

Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success with Christina Hidek - Ep 43

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit  #leadership 

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In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Christina Hidek, a former litigation attorney turned professional organizer and parent leader. Through her work with PTO Answers, she helps parent groups avoid overwhelm and focus on what truly matters: creating joyful, collaborative school communities.


Learn more about Christina Hidek at https://ptoanswers.com


Get the PTO Family Engagement Opportunity Assessment: https://ptoanswers.com/principals/


5 No Brainer Ways to Improve the Teacher/Parent Relationship: https://ptoanswers.com/teachers/ 


Super Star PTO Leaders Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/ptoleaders


The Principal’s Parent Group Playbook: https://ptoanswers.com/principals-parent-group-playbook/

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Connect with Christina Hidek

Email: christina@ptoanswers.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinahidek/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ptoanswers

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ptoanswers


Connect with Kurtis Hewson 

Email: kurtis.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @hewsonk27

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hewsonk27 

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kurtishewson 


Connect with Lorna Hewson 

Email: lorna.hewson@jigsawlearning.ca 

X: @LornaHewson 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorna-hewson-713a59104


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Music: “Culture of Collaboration” has been composed, recorded, and produced by Trent Ferguson for Building a Culture of Collaboration.


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