Hi everyone!
For those that don’t know me, I’m Hannah Wilkinson. I’ve been subbing since October, 2022 with UVic Child Care Services, so I’ve met many of you over the last few months. This summer I will be doing my third year practicum for my Child and Youth Care degree.
I obtained my Early Childhood Care and Education diploma at Mount Royal College (now university) in Calgary in 2008. Since then, I have been working as an ECE in Saskatoon. I decided to make a career change and pursue a master’s degree in either Early Learning or Child and Youth Care, but first need to finish my undergrad. Those master’s programs aren’t offered in Saskatchewan, so here I am! I really enjoy learning about different ways of doing things, so I’m excited to get to do a practicum with you all here at UVic CCS.
In my life outside school, I have an active 8-year-old daughter who keeps me busy. In Saskatoon before the pandemic, I was involved in roller derby and sang in a community choir. Those both didn’t start back up until right before I moved, so I’m hoping that eventually I’ll find time to get back into them here in Victoria.
As part of my practicum, I’m planning to write some blog posts, primarily relating to various aspects of the Early Learning Framework. I will also often be shadowing Narda to learn more about the pedagogist aspect of early learning in BC as they don’t have a position like that in Saskatchewan. I look forward to continuing to learn more about UVic CCS, and childcare methodologies in BC.
See you soon!