My name is Jillian Pearson, and I am a Teacher Candidate in the Secondary Years program at UNBC
I grew up in a small town in the geographical centre of B.C, called Vanderhoof. Growing up here has heavily influenced my personality and beliefs, as a strong sense of community is one of my core beliefs. Having the opportunity to grow up in a tight knit and compassionate community made me truly appreciate its beauty and power to uplift, which is something I try to implement in my teaching practice.
My favourite thing in life is people! I am a definite “people person” and most of my hobbies and extra-curriculars device from this personality trait! I love spending time with friends, interacting with new faces, and spending as much time as possible with my parents, sisters, and nephews. Growing up, I participated in a lot of volunteer work, which helped my solidify that interacting with people is where I thrived most in. Some of these experiences included candy striping at the Senior centre, coaching, and my favourite of all — tutoring high school students.
another picture of my siblings with all of my nephews <3
I moved to Prince George in 2018 to pursue post-secondary education at UNBC. Here, I met lifelong friends and found a new appreciation for the city and its surrounding nature. Prince George has become my second home, and I am so grateful for my experiences here, and the experiences to come. UNBC has also made such a positive impact on my life, and I was fortunate enough to create strong relationships with many of my professors and even have the opportunity to work alongside one as a research assistant for two consecutive summers. My highlight of my undergrad degree was when I won an essay contest for my paper on the history of the rise and fall of outdoor waterslides in the Okanagan region of British Columbia, resulting in my work being published in the Okanagan Historical Society annual report!
