Speaker Jamie Piekarz
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As Director of Content, Jamie oversees content development, acquisitions and production for YTV, Treehouse and Nickelodeon (Canada). Jamie has played an integral role in the creation, development and production of a variety of programs including: Mike the Knight, Zoink’d, Babar and the Adventures of Badou, and My Friend Rabbit. She recently co-created such shows as Undercover High, The Stanley Dynamic and Cook’d. Some of her production executive credits include: Open Heart, Japanizi Going, Going Gong, The Next Star, Max and Shred, Mr. Young, Some Assembly Required, Extreme Babysitting, My Big Big Friend, Max and Ruby,The Cat in the Hat Knows About That!, and Dinopaws! among others.
Since joining the team at Corus in 1997, Jamie has played a key role in the marketing and development of Treehouse as well as, organizing stage shows and live appearances in support of various properties for both YTV and Treehouse. With a Master’s degree in Educational Technology, Jamie has a strong knowledge of how to reach young people effectively. Her experience as an educational consultant and evaluator of educational programs for schools nationwide has also given her an in-depth understanding of effective learning strategies for children.
Jamie is the president of the board for CORPUS dance company, and sits on the Board of Directors of the Youth Media Alliance. She is also co-chair of the Juno Award's "Best Children's Album" steering committee and regularly volunteers for international development projects overseas.
Featured in: Cocktails with... Corus Kids; Speed Pitching 1; 30 Minutes with... Jamie Piekarz, Corus Kids (YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon Canada)
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