Consortium Zone 2/3 Inclusive Education/Mental Health Advisory Committee

When April Prescott was ten years old, she spent her summer holidays teaching to her stuffed animals—they were a captive audience and solidified her dream to become a teacher! She went on to work as an Educational Assistant for St Albert Public Schools for five years until she achieved her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta. While at the U of A, April enjoyed a season of varsity rugby to add to her 20+ years of playing the sport. After 16 years of teaching in early education for Connect Society and Aboriginal Head Start, April started her Master's in Counselling Psychology through Yorkville University. In the summer of 2016, April found herself in Bali, becoming a yoga teacher and satiating her love of travel. With her many years of experience and training, April came to ERLC with a desire to share knowledge, contribute to the field of education, and provide exciting opportunities for professional learning. When not working as an Inclusive Education Coordinator or a Mental Health Therapist, she trains dogs for sheep herding, teaches yoga, hikes, kayaks, camps, cycles, or plays Dungeons & Dragons.

Areas of Specialization:
Trauma-informed practice for educators
NeuroRelational Framework
Circle of Security
Mindfulness & Meditation
Yoga and Mindful Movement
Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Educator Mental Health & Well-being
Experiential Learning for Professionals
Early Learning
Planning for Program Unit Funding (PUF)
Effective Home Visitation

When April Prescott was ten years old, she spent her summer holidays teaching to her stuffed animals—they were a captive audience and solidified her dream to become a teacher! She went on to work as an Educational Assistant for St Albert Public Schools for five years until she achieved her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alberta. While... Read more »