Elaine Chan, BSc., M.A. (Ed. Admin.)

  • Founder of The Chinese Academy
  • Master of Arts in Education Administration
  • The first certified teacher to teach Chinese language for the Calgary Board of Education (CBE)
  • Started the first International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Chinese program for the CBE at Sir Winston Churchill High School
  • Over 30 years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and Canada
  • Recipient of the following awards:
      • The Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Medal 2022
      • The People’s Republic of China’s Overseas Lifetime Achievement Award 2017
      • The 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada 2015
      • Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal and Certificate 2012
      • The People’s Choice Top 25 Canadian Immigrants Award in 2009
      • The People’s Republic of China Overseas Outstanding Educator Award in 2007
      • Alberta Centennial Medal and Certificate 2005
      • Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and Certificate 2002
      • Role Model Award, Asian Heritage Month 2002
      • Immigrant of Distinction Award 2000 
  • Presently: Alberta Education High School Diploma Examinations Supervisor