Elaine Chan, BSc., M.A. (Ed. Admin.)
- Founding Principal 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 Chinese International Baccalaureate (I.B.) program for the CBE at Sir Winston Churchill High School
- Over 20 years of teaching experience in Hong Kong and Canada
- Recipient of the following awards:
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- 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
- The 50th anniversary of the national flag of Canada 2015
- The People’s Republic of China’s Overseas Lifetime Achievement Award 2017
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- Presently: Alberta Education High School Diploma Examinations Supervisor