About Us
The Teacher
My name is Sharryn Clarke and I am the Principal Early Years Consultant of SNC Educational Innovations. I have been living in the early childhood sector since 1992 when I first enrolled in the Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood)at the University of Melbourne...yes the old Kew campus. I say "living in the sector" because it is a wonderful thing to make the joy of working with young children your life. It has brought so much to me and my family which has inspired me to bring this to you.
Over the years I have worked in a range of settings including teaching in sessional kindergarten, teaching in and managing long day care, teaching early childhood studies at TAFE, early intervention services and most recently working as Assistant Manager for the Quality Assessment and Regulation Division, Southern Metropolitan Region. Yes, I once was an Authorised Officer!
I am also currently a teaching associate/lecturer for Monash University, teaching on the Peninsula, at Berwick and Clayton and in Singapore. Such amazing experiences.
Living the Life
As an early childhood educator we must role-model living to children. Life is not all about work, but it is also not just about play. Life is about learning, enjoying, sharing and coping.
In my life, I try to keep a good balance between loving my work and loving my life.
This means devoting my time to developing innovative programs for children and educators and ensuring my family receives quality time from me also....and then some time just for me.
The Learner
I am a life-long learner as we all are. I originally completed my teaching qualification in 1994 and began teaching in 1995. In 2009 I completed my Honours Degree at Deakin University where I studied transition to school from the perspective of the preparatory teacher. Very interesting research I am keen to share with you all.
I am currently a Phd candidate with Monash University with a keen interest in new early childhood graduates and how they cope when they enter the workforce.
