What were you doing before attending Sprott Shaw College?
Before I started at Sprott Shaw College I was working as a travel agent.
Why did you choose Sprott Shaw College?
I was accepted into a fully-subsidized program through WorkBC and Sprott Shaw College.
How was the admissions process?
Getting through admissions was very easy!
What program did you choose and why?
I picked the Early Childhood Education program. This was in order to open my own licensed daycare, which is something I have wanted to do for a long time.
What was the environment like during your time at Sprott Shaw College?
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, my program was delivered online the whole year.
Where was your practicum or co-op and how was it?
My practicum took place at three separate daycares around Nanaimo.
How long did it take you to find a job after graduation?
I immediately opened my own multi-age licenced daycare after graduating!
Where do you work? Can you explain your duties?
Happy Hummingbirds Child Care Centre, owner and early childhood educator. I do it all!
If you could give advice to someone coming to Sprott Shaw, what would you say?
Do it, I am 57 years old and finally have my dream job!
Shelly Clark,
Early Childhood Education Program
Nanaimo Campus
