The Board of Directors of the Ontario Reggio Association are excited to announce the creation of the Allison Barrow Scholarship. This scholarship was established in 2026 to honour Allison’s significant contributions to the advancement of the Reggio Emilia Approach in Ontario and her longstanding commitment to supporting educators, children, and learning communities.

Allison is known as an advocate for early childhood education, with a deep love and respect for the work of the Reggio Emilia infant-toddler/preschools, and a tremendous commitment to sharing this work with Ontario through the Ontario Reggio Association. She is described by those who served with her on the board as a listener who is optimistic, attentive, generous, and a friend. Her willingness to try, her capacity for problem-solving and working through challenges, and her sense of humour gave us confidence to dream and try. She brought connections and a sense of community, which supported and strengthened our commitments
to Reggio Children and our responsibilities as an organization.

The annual scholarship of up to $500 is intended to support ORA members to deepen their understanding of Reggio-inspired principles and practices through registering in our professional learning opportunities.