Thomas V. Chan

Principal and Visionary Leader

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

About

I am an educational leader who believes in teaching and guiding the next generation to excellence. I am engaged in sharing my professional strategies and success stories with educators and professionals in other fields. I am also a visual artist, journalist and published author. Specialties: Education Leadership & Administration, Motivational Speaking, Curriculum Design, Seminar/Workshop Presentation, Watercolourist, Writer/Author, Poet.

Experience

  • Freelance Writer & Columnist at ChristianWeek
    2007 - Present · 19 yrs 7 mos

  • Winnipeg School Division (52 yrs 7 mos)
    • Principal
      1990 - Present · 36 yrs 7 mos

      Florence Nightingale School 1990 - 1993 River Elm School 1993 - Present

    • Workship Facilitator
      1977 - Present · 49 yrs 7 mos

      Conducted workshops on Conflict Resolution, Effective Communication, Team Building, School Discipline, Priority Setting, Organizational Wellness, Stress Management and Personality Types.

    • Teacher
      1974 - 1987 · 13 yrs

  • Visual Artist and Painter at Independent
    1990 - Present · 36 yrs 7 mos

    Since 1990, I have held numerous art exhibits of my original work throughout Winnipeg. My work is currently being displayed across Canada and internationally.

  • Author at Portage & Main Press, Tilbury House Publishers
    1980 - Present · 46 yrs 7 mos

    18 teacher's guides to children's literature published since 1980.

  • Sessional Lecturer in Curriculum Design at University of Manitoba
    1982 - 1983 · 1 yr