Sylvia McElhaney
Family Services Specialist
Head Start

First Job: “I was a CNA at a Nursing Home.”

Birthplace: Fresno, CA

Years at FCEOC: 9 years and 2 months.

Best advice ever received: “It’s never too late to have a spiritual relationship with God.”

Favorite advice I give: “If you have children, keep your schedule so you could keep your sanity.”

Interesting experience/adventure: “My family and I did a week vacation to New Mexico and the Grand Canyon.”

Favorite restaurant: “I like the Olive Garden. I like the salad.”

Proudest moment: “Birth and adoption. When I had my children.”

Greatest personal accomplishment: “In my family, I was the first to break the cycle and graduate out of Fresno State.”

Dream vacation: “Go to Cancun in the summer.”

Favorite weekend activity: “Whatever the kids pick we decide to do.”

Last good movie: “The last interesting movie I saw was ‘Super Size Me.’

Scariest experience: “When I started my kitchen on fire.”

If I had a million dollars I would… “I would probably buy property and help people in need.”

Favorite place to shop: “I like Mervyns.”

Favorite childhood memory: “I was raised in Firebaugh and had my family live as neighbors.”

I admire… “I have a niece who is in the 4th stage of Cancer and everyday she is a survivor.”

3 words that describe me best: “Sense of humor, Team worker, and Caring.”

I like to watch: “Two programs when I get to watch TV…. ‘Extreme Makeover’ and ‘Ellen Degenerous Show.’

Favorite music or artist: “Probably Jazz.”

In my spare time… “Once in awhile, I like to make photo albums.”

If I’ve learned one thing in life, it is… “I’m grateful for things and people that I have in my life.”