Evelyn Chan
Public Education Advocate
Career
Highlights
A few standout moments from my professional journey— experiences that challenged me, helped me grow, and reminded me why I’m passionate about education and advocating for strong public schools.
Red Deer Public School Division
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Sept 2021 - Present: Math, Science & Social, GH Dawe School
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Sept 2016 - June 2021: Math & Science, North Cottage High School
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Jan 2009 - June 2016: Biology, Medical Studies & Sports Medicine, Hunting Hills High School
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July 2016 - July 2019, July 2020 - present: Math, Biology & CALM, RDPSD Summer School
Red Deer City Alberta Teachers Association Local 60
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July 2023 - Present: President
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Sept 2022 - April 2023: Negotitating Sub-Committee Chair
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Sep 2017 - June 2023: Vice-President
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Sept 2014 - June 2019: Local Communications Officer & Webmaster
The Alberta Teachers Association
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Sept 2023 - Present: Grant and Treasurer, Racialized Teachers Diversity Equity Network Group
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Sept 2016 - June 2019: Provincial Teacher Welfare Services Committee Member
Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan
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Sept 2019 - March 2021: Board Trustee (Alberta Teachers Association Representative)
Girl Guides of Canada
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Sept 2021 - Present: Assistant Unit Guider (Leader), 4th Red Deer Sparks, 7th & 23rd Red Deer Embers, 4th Red Deer Guides
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Sept 2020 - June 2021: Parent Volunteer
Educational Highlights
A few standout moments from my educational journey in public education—formal learning environments that shaped the foundation of my beliefs and informed the pedagogy that guides my practice.
University of Alberta
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2016 - Master of Education in Educational Studies, Leadership and School Improvemnt
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2009 - Bachelor of Science in Biology Sciences
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2009 - Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education
Université de Montréal
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2021 - Langue, communication et culture (Course)
Stanford University
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2017 - Mathematical Mindsets Course
University of British Columbia
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2017 - Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education Course
Australian National University
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2007 - Study Abroad, Marine Biology
Additional Training
Here are additional professional development experiences strengthen my capacity to contribute effectively as both an educator and a member of the school staff.
St John Amubulance Canada
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Expiry: Aug 2027 - First Aid Instructor
North American Center for Threat
Assessment and Trauma Response
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2021 - VTRA Level 1
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Refugees and Citzenship Canada
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2021 - Immigrant and Refugee Mental Health Course
The National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP)
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2025 - Make Ethical Decisions
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2025 - Sport Nutrition
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2025 - Emergency Action Plan
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2025 - Planning a Practice
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2025 - Anti-racism in Coaching
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2011 - Teaching and Learning
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2011 - Basic Mental Skills