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MAISIE STARKEY

Nurturing the Future: Maisie Starkey’s Path in Early Childhood Education

When Maisie Starkey submitted her application for the 2022 cohort of the Beedie Luminaries SHINE Program, her maturity and eloquence shone through in her Future Focus video.

In the allotted one minute students are given to share their aspirations, Maisie quickly expressed her passion for working with young children and creating positive environments for them to grow and flourish. She reflected on personal anecdotes, such as being the youngest in her family, her mother working while attending university, and the wonderful memories she made in preschool and afterschool care.

For Maisie, it has always been about giving back to children just like her.

As of 2024, Maisie is a graduate of the Early Learning and Care (ECE) Diploma program at Camosun and a Beedie Luminaries alumna. In this article, Maisie discusses her academic journey and shares insights with students considering ECE as a pathway for themselves.