Shannon Julia Willcocks

Shannon Julia Willcocks holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Philosophy from McGill University, during which time she spent one year at Royal Holloway, University of London, England, as an exchange student. She holds a Fine Arts Degree (hons) from Concordia University, the first year of which was completed at Central St Martins College of Art and Design in London, England.  Shannon also holds a certificate in Human Resources Practices from Concordia University.

Shannon is an Executive Director at CPE Riverview in Verdun, Quebec. Following her studies, she moved into the field of early childhood education.  She began as an educator and worked her way to becoming the executive director.  Shannon has always wanted to make a difference in her community and values education.  She believes that children who receive quality preschool education will be more likely to move on to continuing education.  She has been passionately working in the low income city of Verdun to teach children confidence and a love of learning.

Shannon is in charge of the daily operations of CPE Riverview as well as all Human Resources duties.  She is responsible for ensuring a high quality service for her customers, the educational program of each group at her center as well as the health and safely of the children and the employees.  Shannon’s CPE is subsidised by the government, so she operates in conjunction with the Ministère de la Famille.  She works closely with the community including the CLSC, the police department, the fire department, local elementary schools and other daycares in the area.  Shannon’s philosophy is to create a stimulating educational environment in which children, educators and parents are treated with respect.

Shannon won The Mobylette Innovation Award for new ways of expressing creativity in video, 2007, while at Concordia University.  Shannon enjoys painting outside in her backyard. Her paintings are inspired by her travels as well as important events in her life.  Shannon stays active through swimming, cycling with her family and gardening.  She is currently training for her first 5K.  Shannon is an avid traveller and has lived in London, England for five years.