Meet the VCSC team
Our Preschool Program is led by two experienced educators (ECE-certified) who each bring their unique specializations to the classroom. With a ratio of one teacher to no more than nine students, VCSC has one of the best teacher-child ratios around.
Families are an integral part of the Vancouver Child Study Centre Preschool community. Parents and caregivers are invited to volunteer in the classroom and during special events as their schedules permit. VCSC is a not-for-profit society whose operations are run by a volunteer board of directors made up of parents of current students.
Jannel Shute
Director and Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Program
Jannel has been in the Early Education field for the past 15 years as a Society Director, Childcare Manager and Classroom Educator. Born and raised in Ontario, Jannel moved to Vancouver during her high school years and began to volunteer at her high school's onsite daycare. It was here that Jannel's love for educating young children moved to the forefront of her post secondary aspirations.
Jannel believes that all children deserve a quality Early Education where they are free to be curious, be themselves and to be loved and guided. In addition to working in Early Education centres and classrooms with children, Jannel also works as an adult educator teaching students to become Early Childhood Educators.
When she's not working, Jannel spends time camping, going for long walks and baking with her husband and 2 children. She is also a Girl Guide leader and avid reader who re-reads the Harry Potter series every Fall.
Sydney Lau
Early Childhood Educator, Preschool Program
Sydney has always been interested in child care. From a young age she would volunteer at daycares, summer camps, and dance camps. She is very passionate in providing an environment where children feel safe and can explore the world around them. Sydney believes that every child deserves the opportunity to Early Education. She believes that every child is resilient, capable of anything, and uniquely different. This led her to pursuing an Education in Early Childhood, Infant Toddler Education, and Special Needs Education. Sydney also works as a support worker and nanny.
In her free time, Sydney enjoys going on road tripping, hiking, road tripping, dancing, skiing, and camping. She is also loves to frequently visit Disneyland and have Disney movie marathons every winter break.
If you are an Early Childhood Educator interested in being added to our roster of temporary teachers on call, or if you are an ECE student who is interested in doing your practicum with us, please email us at VCSCentre@gmail.com.