The People of NTC...5

Sheila Strong

-What do you do at NTC?

    I’m the finance manager.

- Where are you from?

    I’m from Zimbabwe. 

- How long have you been at NTC?

    Just over two years.

- How did you hear about NTC?

    I go to Brooklyns Church of the Nazarene and the church is connected with the college. I came to assist the college with their finances and then a position became open and I applied for it.

- What is your favorite thing about working at NTC?

    The warm, friendly, communal, family atmosphere. 

- What is your favorite memory from your time here?

    My favorite memory is my grand entrance into the first-aiders world. I fell down the stairs and almost broke my leg. The ambulance was called and they did a full body scan and work up. 

- If you only had one word to describe NTC what would it be?

    Happy.

- What is your favorite activity in Manchester?

    Cricket scoring. 

- What’s it like working with people from so many different countries?

    It’s fun learning all the different cultures, background and histories. 

- What do you find challenging about your job?

    Balancing the budgets and keeping my voice low.