Like the other teachers in London, she found the size of the city and inner city teaching took some getting used to. But if she needed help or advice, Shawna Hill at Initial Personnel was always there. Hill, from Val Caron and Andrea Mullings from Trenton were among the first Canadian teachers recruited by Initial to work in London. Both now work for Initial. Mullings took Hill's job, supporting the new teachers and sending them out to schools.
Schools request Canadian teachers.
Hill, who now helps recruit teachers, says half the battle to working in London is getting the eligibility to come over. The teachers usually come on working holiday visas or European Community passports, or on the strength of having a parent or grandparent born in the United Kingdom. The opportunity to travel is another benefit for choosing London. The whole world opens up to you. Initial Education Personnel has recently opened an office in the Toronto area.