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MEET STEFANIE MCCLUSKY
Winner of the 2020 BTEC Sports Learner of the Year award
We spoke to Lindsey Sloan, lecturer to Stefanie McClusky at Belfast
Metropolitan College.
A HIGH LEVEL OF DRIVE,
AMBITION AND COMMITMENT
TO ACHIEVING HER GOAL
Described by her lecturer, as ‘focused’ and
‘ambitious’, Stefanie has been running a
successful Personal Training business for
many years. Stefanie is now looking to move
into a career in teaching – and embarked
on a BTEC National in Sport and Exercise
Science as a first step in this journey.
Returning to study as a mature student,
Stefanie brings with her a wealth of work
experience, and a high level of drive,
ambition, and commitment to achieving her
goal of becoming a teacher.
“She has grasped every opportunity
with both hands - including Camp
America, coaching paid work, and
teaching work experience,”
Lindsey Sloan
TAKING AN INNOVATIVE
APPROACH TO BOTH BUSINESS
AND STUDY
Stefanie has recently gained her own
radio show at a local station and uses this
opportunity to promote fitness and wellbeing
which is something that she is very
passionate about. Stefanie balances all this
whilst maintaining excellent standards in
her work, achieving straight distinctions
so far. Stefanie’s passion and drive are an
inspiration to those all around her, from her
peers, to her teachers, her work experience
employers and even her assessor.
“Being in class with Stefanie makes
me want to do better.”
Classmates at Belfast Metropolitan
College.
Stefanie has the knowledge, expertise and
confidence that comes with having worked
in the sports industry. As stated by one of
her employer’s “She will make a fantastic
teacher. She was engaging, enthusiastic,
well organised and motivating. Her
experiences add to what she can offer in
the classroom.”
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