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Roy Chan, a recipient of the 2009 National Excellence Leadership Award from the National Society of Leadership and Success, is an American educator. He is currently a Master of Education(M.Ed.) candidate in Higher Education at The University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Education of the Division of Policy, Administration and Social Sciences. Chan's research focuses primarily on higher education access and equity; higher education assessment; educational leadership; international and comparative education; educational policy; standardized testing; and sociology of education

Chan holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Law & Society from the University of California, Irvine along with three minors in English Literature, Cultural Anthropology, and Educational Studies on June 22, 2009. Prior to graduate school, Chan had participated in the '2010 LSE-PKU Summer School' program with scholar Wang Jisi, Professor and Dean of the School of International Studies at Peking University.

Additionally, Chan had spent one full academic year 
as a volunteer English teacher to rural students at Hengyang, Hunan Province, China. During his year, Chan had co-founded the "China Institute for Higher Education(CIHE)" as well as the "Rural Kids China, Inc.," a Roy Chan Foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Chan currently holds a TEFL certificate from "WorldTeach" based at the Center for International Development at Harvard University.


Outside of school, Chan is an active dancer. He has trained with several pre-professional dance companies, most recently with the "Los Angeles Contemporary Dance Center" during the '2010 Summer Intensive' dance program. Chan has also receive training with the "Westside School of Ballet," "City Contemporary Dance Company," "Daria Bearden Foundation for Performing Arts," and "Maple Conservatory of Dance." His technique training includes ballet, modern, contemporary, and jazz dance. Chan has worked with many renowned choreographers, such as, Kate Hutter, Maria Gillespie, Mecca Vazie Andrews, Adam Parson, Scott Hislop, Chad Michael Hall, Hanna Karacic, and Charles Maple.

During his free time, Chan is an avid photographer, traveler, runner, and cook.

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FUN FACTS:

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Full Name: Roy Yew-hung Chan 
Hometown: Long Beach, California

Birthdate: August 24, 1986 (24 years old)
Graduate School: The University of Hong Kong(HKU)
Undergraduate School: University of California, Irvine - Class of 2009

Year in School: First Year Postgraduate Student
Ambition: Global Leader

Favorites: H&M, pineapple pizza, ice cream, baking cupcakes
, traveling
Hobbies:
Hiking, Italian food, LOST, watching the sunset, cooking/baking holiday cookies, rainy days, laughing at things that doesn't seem funny, good cup of coffee/tea, snowboarding, art history, French Fries with ranch sauce, singing in the car, dogs, church, trying new things, long adventures, breakfast at McDonalds, visiting new restaurants, wearing fashionable things, smiling, and long walks at the beach
Three words that best describe me: Determined, Creative, and Unpredictable
Something most people don't know about: I never dated a girl once in my life!
Proudest Accomplishment: Being voted from my student as 2009 Homecoming King finalist

Future Aspirations: To continue to become a better person and a valuable asset to society.

Favorite quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world." ~ Gandhi
Best Feature: Legs
What type of person are you?: Committed, determined, and outgoing
If you were a movie, what would you be rated?: PG-13

What CD is in your CD player right now?: Michael Buble

McDonalds or KFC: McDonalds
Favorite Vacation: Bahamas

Wildest Adventure: Living and volunteering in Staffordshire, England by myself
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If you could be invisible for one day, what would your do?: Spy on people
Who would you rather have by your side in a street fight?: Jackie Chan

Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Your fears: Spiders and dying young

Pepsi or Coke: Coke



QUICK BIO:

In addition to being a graduate student, Roy is an accomplished actor/dancer/singer.

Acting credits include: Madrigal Dinner(2007), Madrigal Dinner(2006), UC Irvine School of the Arts ; Skin Deep(2005), UC Riverside Department of Theatre.

Dancing credits include: 2010 Summer Dance Intensive Showcase (2010), L.A. Contemporary Dance Center; The Nutcracker(2008), Maple Conservatory of Dance; The Nutcracker(2007), The Nutcracker(2006), Daria Bearden Foundation for the Performing Arts; UCI Spring LDT Showcase(2006), Latin and Ballroom Dance Association; APO Spring Showcase(2009), UCI Alpha Phi Omega.

Singing credits include: Llangollen International Music Eistedfod(2008), UCI Chamber Singers; 78th Pacific Southwest Intercollegiate Choral Association(2009), 77th Pacific Southwest Intercollegiate Choral Association(2008), UCI Chamber Singers; Choral Festivals(2005-2009), UCI Chamber Singers; Choral Festivals(2004-2005), UCR Choral Society; Choral Festivals(2000-2004), Long Beach Poly Chamber Singers.


Inspiration

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To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. -- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Champions aren’t made in the gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them—a desire, a dream, and a vision. -- Muhammad Ali

The journey is the reward. -- Chinese proverb

I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work , the more I have of it. -- Thomas Jefferson

Show me a guy whos afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time. -- Lou Brock

Impossible is nothing. -- Adidas

The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.  -- Vince Lombardi

Really it comes down to your philosophy. Do you want to play it safe and be great or do you want to take a chance and be great? -- Jimmy Johnson

Fate loves fearless… the bottom line is you can’t be afraid to fail. -- Jerry Colangelo

Each of us has a fire in our hearts for something. It’s our goal in life to find it and keep it lit. -- Mary Lou Retton

Find your passion and make it happen. Be on a mission and live your life on purpose. Be motivated by your desire to achieve rather than your fear of failure. -- Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mac

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. -- Serenity Prayer

Learn from the past. Prepare for the future. Perform in the present. -- Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack


Playlist

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“My favorite group is probably Dido, Enya, Josh Groban, and Hillsong, but I like a lot of different kinds of music, especially music that inspires you. I think the soundtrack from the recent movie ENCHANTED, is absolutely amazing.”

These are some of Roy's playlist on iTunes. Keep checking back to see the latest music he's added to his iPod!

  • "One Step At A Time" by Jordan Sparks
  • "Forever" by Chris Brown
  • "Summertime" by New Kids On The Block
  • "Burnin' Up" by The Jonas Brothers
  • "When I Grow Up" by The Pussycat Dolls
  • "Black and Gold" by Sam Sparro
  • "Breakin' Dishes" by Rihanna
  • "Pretty Girl" by Jarvis
  • "All Summer Long" by Kid Rock
  • "The World's Greatest" by R. Kelly

The purpose of www.rychan.com is to serve as my online portfolio for myself, for students, for faculties, for employment, and for graduate school applications throughout my education years.


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