Navigating the Path to Early Childhood Educator Success with Eastern and triOS College 

In this episode of EdUp Canada, host Michael Sangster speaks with Stuart Bentley, president and co-founder of triOS Corporation, and Mimi Saleh, an early childhood education instructor at Eastern College. They explore the crucial role of experiential learning, emotional intelligence, and developmental understanding in early childhood education. The discussion also touches on the personalized culture within triOS and Eastern College, the growing demand in the early childhood education workforce, and the support systems in place for student success. Stuart and Mimi share insights into mentoring, the impact of Maria Montessori's principles, and the regulatory challenges faced by private colleges.     01:13 Meet the Guests: Stuart Bentley and Mimi Saleh  03:07 The Importance of Experiential Learning  04:37 Mimi Saleh on Real-Life Teaching Scenarios  10:46 Building Emotional Intelligence in ECE  13:13 Enrollment and Employment Strategies at triOS and Eastern College  15:40 Teaching Job-Ready Skills  16:05 Internship Placement Process  16:59 Job Fair Insights  18:01 Mentorship and Influences  19:31 Entrepreneurial Beginnings  22:34 Advice for Early Learning Educators  23:50 Challenges and Misconceptions in the Sector  25:01 Regulatory Environment and Quality Assurance  29:01 The Importance of Soft Skills  Read the full transcript here⁠ ⁠Listen to past episodes here⁠   About Stuart Bentley:    Stuart Bentley is the President and co-founder of triOS Corporation, the parent company of Eastern College, triOS College Business Technology Healthcare Inc. and Lifecycle Systems Corporation. He has served on several private and public company’s board of directors and currently serves on the Board of AME Learning Inc. and the New Brunswick Association of Private Colleges and Universities (NBAPCU). He has previously served as the New Brunswick representative, Executive Committee Member and Treasurer on the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) board. He is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and Chief Executives Organization (CEO). Stuart has a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McMaster University.      About Mimi Saleh:     Mimi Saleh is an Early Childhood Education (ECE) program coordinator and instructor at Eastern and triOS College. With extensive experience in the field, Mimi is deeply passionate about fostering the holistic development of young children and equipping future educators with the tools and knowledge to excel in their profession.    Beyond her academic role, Mimi is involved in curriculum development, always seeking to improve and update course materials to reflect the latest research and best practices in the field of early childhood education. Outside of the classroom, she is committed to creating lasting impacts in her community by getting involved in community events and writing children's books.  Mimi has a Bachelor in Psychology, Early Childhood Education and is pursuing a Master's in Education.