July 6, 2026

Summer Replay #9 - Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success with Christina Hidek

Summer Replay #9 - Connecting Parents for Aligned Collaborative Success with Christina Hidek

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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.

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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

#collaboration #norms #teamspirit #leadership
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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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