About Me

Hello, bonjour !

I am Kyra Hagel, a French immersion PDPP teacher candidate. I love being outside, enjoying nature whenever possible, and I am passionate about language learning (and learning in general).

Growing up in the Comox Valley, I enjoyed hiking, skiing with my family, walking in the forest, time at the beach, and being on the water. My favorite memories include camping trips, full days at the beach, and spending New Year’s at Mount Washington with all my cousins.

I was a French immersion student myself and did my undergrad in English literature and French here at UVic. School was difficult for me in my younger years, and I was told on more than one occasion that maybe French immersion was not for me, but I stuck with it and found a lasting love for learning and languages. I also started learning Spanish from my best friends from Mexico in my first year at Uvic, and have been passionate about languages ever since. As a teacher, I look forward to sharing my love for learning and languages with my students.

I am looking forward to getting to know you all this semester and learning together,

Mme Kyra (she/her/elle)