My name is Felicia Shannon I graduated from South Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Family and Consumer Science and later received my Master’s Degree in Human Resources from Troy University. I have a little over 18 years of Human Resources (HR) experience in areas of Recruitment, Benefits and Education & Training. I joined the About Play Family in 2016 after deciding on a career shift by transitioning back to my roots in Education and Early Childhood Development. I learned through a friend about an exciting opportunity with About Play as an Early Interventionist, to work with children and families. I knew this was the perfect opportunity for me and it would allow me to bring my knowledge, passion for helping others and experience into the homes of families that ultimately would make a difference in their lives. Starting at About Play as an Early Interventionist has been such a rewarding experience and allowed me the opportunity to serve children and families by helping them meet developmental milestones, overcome challenges, and empower families with knowledge about resources at one of the most important stages of a child’s life.
I really love and cherish our families! This opportunity allows me to help to shape little minds, share knowledge and strategies with families to help them overcome developmental or learning challenges. There is a quote I love and remember each time I work with a child –“Every child is gifted. They just unwrap their packages at different times.” – Author Unknown.
In 2018, I became an EI Supervisor which allowed me to support, develop, coach and mentor current & new Early Interventionists staff. Shortly after becoming a supervisor, I moved into an HR role, reconnecting back to my early career origins in Human Resources. As an HR Director, I manage a diverse range of HR roles and responsibilities for the organization, including finding top talent to support the company’s growth, mission, vision, and values. I enjoy connecting with eager candidates who share the same passion and zeal for helping children and families. The ability to be a career matchmaker when providing a new graduate with their first job and landing spot with About Play or helping someone land their dream job when switching careers while still being able to work with children and families is so rewarding. I am also a member of a prominent HR organization the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) local and national chapter. I love my About Play family and feel so blessed and grateful to be part of an amazing company who really supports the staff and genuinely cares about our well-being personally and professionally. About Play fosters an environment that is positive, supportive, fun and caring that I am sure anyone would enjoy being a part of.
I currently reside in Columbia, SC with my husband Patrick and daughter Cailyn. I enjoy traveling (especially to the beach), exploring various foods, graphic designing, reading, and watching HGTV.