Burnaby School District - SD41
Livia Chan's work experience includes being a Digital Content Coordinator for Teach Better Team since August 2021, where they promote the team's mindset and supports the community. Prior to that, they worked for Burnaby School District - SD41, starting in 1998 as a Teacher and eventually transitioning to the roles of Head Teacher and District Learning Technologies Helping Teacher (Staff Development) from 2012 to 2018.
Livia Chan obtained a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Curriculum & Instruction and Language & Literacy from The University of British Columbia from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, they pursued a Professional Development Program, BA in Elementary Education and Teaching, Criminology (Major), and Psychology (Minor) at Simon Fraser University. Livia also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Criminology and Psychology from Simon Fraser University.
Burnaby School District - SD41
The Burnaby School District is on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil- Waututh Nations. Burnaby is located at the geographical centre of Metro Vancouver. It borders the City of Vancouver on the west and Port Moody, Coquitlam and New Westminster on the east. With 50% of Burnaby’s population born outside of Canada and more than 100 languages spoken by its students, it is one of the most culturally diverse school districts in Canada. The Burnaby School District is the 4th largest district in British Columbia. Our Vision A premier learning community where we engage and innovate to inspire global citizenship Our Values • Students Come First • The Power of Diversity • Equity, Access, Inclusion • Collaboration and Partnership • Curiosity, Innovation, Discovery • Excellence, Success, Improvement Schools The Burnaby School District operates 41 elementary and 8 secondary schools, including a range of district and provincial resource programs. During the summer months, our District provides students the opportunity to take various courses. Summer session is an opportunity for teachers, who choose to, to continue working during the summer months. Students The Burnaby School District supports and provides learning to 25,000 Kindergarten to Grade 12 (K-12) students and to more than 6,000 adult learners. Employees The Burnaby School District employs 4,000 dedicated staff who are committed to providing students with a wide variety of innovative, high-quality programs to ensure student achievement in areas that include academics, athletics, trades training, visual and performing arts, social responsibility and leadership. In addition, our staff support the successful operation of our school facilities.