About
Canada's top personal finance educator.
STATEMENT OF TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
I believe that to meet our full potential as learners, we need freedom, inspiration, structure, and a challenge. My experiences as both a teacher and learner have continuously reinforced one fact: Excellence never happens by accident. I encourage grit-building through hard work and a growth mindset, real-world application of knowledge, and hands-on skill development. I facilitate curriculum through the framework of a safe, inquiry-based learning community that encourages students to be curious, take risks, build, discuss, and problem solve.
“Making connections is our most crucial learning tool, the essence of human intelligence; to form links, to go beyond the given, to see patterns, relationships, and context.” - Marilyn Ferguson
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Why Your School Sucks at Teaching Personal Finance (and it won't get better any time soon)
Why Your School Sucks at Teaching Personal Finance (and it won't get better any time soon)
By Kyle Prevost
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My latest, on why booking your stay far in advance won't always save you money. In fact, it can sometimes cost you dearly, if you're not prepared to…
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Check out the chat between a long-time money podcaster and a long-time print journalist still finding her way as a podcaster. We talk about early…
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Can’t wait for another awesome Big Idea Camp!!!😤🤝👊
Can’t wait for another awesome Big Idea Camp!!!😤🤝👊
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Experience
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Prevost Media
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Education
Licenses & Certifications
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Permanent Professional Teaching Certificate
Province of Manitoba, Canada
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Google Certified Educator Level 2
Google for Education
Volunteer Experience
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Founder & Director
Manitoba High School Case Competition
- Present 7 years 10 months
Education
Created a high school business competition for students in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, based on the JDC West post-secondary model. Duties included securing $15,000 in annual fundraising, creating both the entrepreneurship and personal finance case studies, securing partnerships with two local post-secondary institutions, inviting 24 local judges, and facilitating registration of 12+ schools, and 100+ students.
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Founder and Facilitator/Coach
Birtle Collegiate Investment, Business & Entrepreneurship Club
- Present 11 years
Education
Created an extra-curricular program that focused on connective business studies with real world opportunities. Students have won several provincial and national competitions in the fields of entrepreneurship and personal finance. Awards and scholarships granted to competitors total over $220,000.
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Head Basketball Coach
Birtle Collegiate Basketball
- Present 14 years
Education
Organized and facilitated fundraisers, practices, and games. Teams won several tournaments and attended Provincial Championships on two occasions.
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Head Boxing & Fitness Coach
Birtle Collegiate
- 2 years 9 months
Education
Created an after-school extracurricular activity for students looking to either box competitively, or simply improve their physical fitness.
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Public Speaking Competition Adjudicator
4-H Canada
- Present 6 years 5 months
Education
Judging young competitors' public speaking efforts and providing constructive feedback.
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Head Badminton Coach
Birtle Collegiate
- 4 years 5 months
Education
Organized and facilitated fundraisers, practices, and tournaments. More than thirty students participated in Provincial Championships.
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We-Day Coordinator
Birtle Collegiate
- 4 years 2 months
Education
Facilitated 40+ students attending an international conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Conducted pre- and post-teaching lessons on the value of leadership & citizenship.
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Basketball Coach
Legion Athletic Cam,p
- 5 years 1 month
Education
Co-planned and facilitated an intensive one-week basketball camp for 100+ young athletes each summer.
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Assistant Basketball Coach
St. Norbert Collegiate
- 7 months
Education
Assisted the team's Head Coach in conducting practice and games.
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Basketball Coach
St. John's-Ravenscourt School
- 1 year 7 months
Education
Organized and facilitated practices and games.
Publications
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Why Kids Should be Taught Personal Finance
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
Main source cited in one of Canada's most engaged with articles of the year (on any platform or publication). The personal finance curriculum that I created, is commented on at length.
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Is University or College Worth the Investment?
Financial Post
The math behind determining the true value of degree or diploma is not as clear as many make it out to be. Understanding opportunity cost and career earning potential are key to clarifying the variables to your specific situation.
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Your Credit Card This Holiday Season
Globe and Mail
An explanation on the true cost of using credit cards to purchase gifts.
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How to Graduate Without Student Debt
Toronto Star
Extensively quoted as a student finance expert.
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The Shortage of Male Primary School Teachers and the "Not-So-Hidden" Consequences
BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education
There is little doubt that the male elementary school teacher has become an endangered species
across Canada and the rest of the western world. While there is a body of literature that argues this
reality does not have negative effects on the student body, this assertion is simply not true. A
shortage of male role models in early-years classrooms has negative consequences for female
students, and especially for their male classmates. With growing numbers of male…There is little doubt that the male elementary school teacher has become an endangered species
across Canada and the rest of the western world. While there is a body of literature that argues this
reality does not have negative effects on the student body, this assertion is simply not true. A
shortage of male role models in early-years classrooms has negative consequences for female
students, and especially for their male classmates. With growing numbers of male students
disengaging with primary schooling, it is essential that we utilize strategies to address the
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Various Articles on Canadian Personal Finance
Canadian Moneysaver Magazine
From tax-advantaged investment accounts to the rise of financial technology (fintech) in Canada, I've written on a wide variety of personal finance topics.
Courses
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Introduction to Corporate Finance - Wharton School of Business (Verifiable at https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/7UGWUQLMRM55 )
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Introduction to Financial Accounting - Wharton School of Business (Verifiable at: https://www.coursera.org/account/accomplishments/verify/DY5P22KEHHMQ )
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Projects
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Money Mastermind Show
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Join a LIVE panel of financial experts and money bloggers as they discuss the issues that affect your life.
Other creatorsSee project
Honors & Awards
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Manitoba Excellence in Education Award
Manitoba Provincial Government
"'The Manitoba government is honouring nine outstanding educators at the annual Excellence in Education Awards,' Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.
'I’m pleased to recognize these dedicated educators who make such a difference in their schools and communities,' said Goertzen. 'These awards recognize the excellent work teachers and school leaders put into helping students reach their full potential by using innovative teaching methods and new…"'The Manitoba government is honouring nine outstanding educators at the annual Excellence in Education Awards,' Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.
'I’m pleased to recognize these dedicated educators who make such a difference in their schools and communities,' said Goertzen. 'These awards recognize the excellent work teachers and school leaders put into helping students reach their full potential by using innovative teaching methods and new approaches.'"
Manitoba Excellence in Education Awards recipients are teachers who have demonstrate exemplary professional practices and an exceptional ability to inspire students and colleagues. -
Teachers Building Leaders Award
Loran Scholars Foundation (The Premier Scholarship Program in Canada)
The Loran Teachers Building Leaders Award recognizes primary and secondary school teachers who provide early inspiration, guidance and growth opportunities for our scholars.
Each year, graduating Loran Scholars are invited to show gratitude to the teachers who impacted their lives by nominating them for a Loran Teachers Building Leaders Award. As of Dec. 2018, 58 Loran Scholars have recognized 74 teachers across Canada.
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