Weyt-kp, My name is Kaylea Prosser and I am currently in my first year in the Bachelor of Education at Thompson Rivers University. Although it is my first year in the education program at Thompson Rivers University, it is my fourth year of post secondary education. I am working towards getting my undergrad degree in Bachelor of General Arts with concentrations in English and Sociology. My undergrad degree will help me immensely in the teaching profession as I have the ability to be a reflective practitioner who understands the variety of sources that influence individuals.
I was born and raised in Kamloops and have learned so much about myself from this beautiful city. From playing soccer all across the city, to attending elementary, high school and now university I am extremely privileged that one day I might be able to teach here as well. I come from a large family of seven kids as well as foster children. My mom’s career as a foster parent allowed me to practice my teaching without even knowing I was. I am so grateful for my mom’s career as it allowed me to develop many skills that are transferable to my future career.
Another asset that I bring to the classroom is my traveling and coaching experience. In my free time I enjoy traveling, whether it be small trips exploring the interior of British Columbia or going on a plane and exploring countries in Europe. I have been privileged enough to have explored seven countries in Europe, Mexico, Eastern Canada as well as the west coast of the United States of America. In the future I would love to travel to South America as well as Africa, in order to experience cultures and traditions that are quite unknown to me. When I am not traveling you can find me playing any kind of sport as well as coaching it. Growing up I was able to explore any sport I found interesting. I stuck to three main sports, being basketball, soccer and volleyball. While I continue to play soccer in an adult league in Kamloops, basketball and volleyball I do not play anymore. Although I am not playing I still do help out and coach volleyball when extra support is needed.
Once I am completed with my degrees, my goal is to teach abroad and gather new memories as well as experience before coming back to Canada and hopefully settle down on the island, teaching grades 4-5.
Initially looking at the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action I was surprised by how many things were being asked for. But after carefully reading several of the sections, I realized many of the calls to action they are asking for are things that were taken away from these people. As well as, these are basic rights and items that should be normalized already. This document allows for the people to hold the government responsible. Although it allows the people to hold the government responsible, many of these calls to actions are sadly being forgotten about. Not only does this make me sad as a person but as a future educator it pushes me to strive to be better and hold myself accountable.