GLT #1- Introducing Me

By KeanaZ

  • Born

    Born
    I'm born on Vancouver Island. I have grown up here and plan to continue living here as my home base.

  • Started first official job

    Started first official job
    I start my first official job as a public library page and buy my first car.

  • Graduated high school

    Graduated high school
    I graduate from Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville, BC.

  • Started university

    Started university
    I start a degree in Creative Writing with the goal of working in publishing.

  • Graduated from university

    Graduated from university
    I complete my undergraduate degree- Bachelor of Arts (Major in Creative Writing, Minor in English). I make the decision to pivot to teaching rather than work in the publishing field.

  • Started a post-baccalaureate degree

    Started a post-baccalaureate degree
    I start a post-baccalaureate education degree (secondary) from Vancouver Island university.

  • Started a part-time job

    Started a part-time job
    I start a new part-time retail job at a local gift shop.

  • Spent a month travelling in Europe

    Spent a month travelling in Europe
    My sister and I take a trip to Europe for a month. England, Italy, and briefly France.

  • Began teaching on call

    Began teaching on call
    I'm hired on as a teacher on call in SD69 (Parksville/Qualicum, BC) just before graduating from my program.

  • Graduated with my post-bacc degree

    Graduated with my post-bacc degree
    I graduate from my post-baccalaureate degree.

  • COVID-19 hit

    COVID-19 hit
    After working for about 3 months as a TTOC (teacher on call), COVID-19 hits our area. After spring break, schools are not in session. For the rest of the school year TTOCs don't work.
    I spend lots of time with family, adjusting to a different day to day.

  • Taught in a contract

    Taught in a contract
    Full circle! I'm back at my high school...this time as a teacher. I'm hired on as a temporary contract Creative Writing and Composition teacher (Grades 10-12). Teaching alongside teachers from my high school days!

  • Continued teaching on call

    Continued teaching on call
    I continue teaching on call and realize I want to pursue a teacher-librarian position. I begin to research and discuss program options with colleagues.

  • Applied for the Masters program at University of Alberta

    Applied for the Masters program at University of Alberta
    I choose to apply for the Masters Program at the University of Alberta after hearing great reviews from a couple of local TLs who recently completed their degrees. Photograph- me penning in our puppy so I could get paperwork done

  • Masters program began

    Masters program began
    This marks the official start of the Masters of Education- Online Curriculum and Pedagogy (following the TL path). I continue to teach on call for the two secondary schools in our district.
    In my free time, I enjoy reading, baking, and recently photography. photograph-my study companion