Billy Chan

Dynamic and mission-driven educational equity leader with over twenty five years of experience in PreK–12 public education, including executive roles as Assistant Superintendent, Instructional Superintendent and Principal. Proven expertise in leading large-scale organizational transformation, advancing equity, improving student outcomes, and aligning district systems: academic, operational, and human capital toward strategic goals and outcomes. Known for inclusive leadership, fiscal responsibility, and building authentic community partnerships. Committed to elevating student voice, dismantling systemic barriers, and delivering results through a mission-driven, equity-centered lens.

• Strategic & Instructional Leadership
• Designed and led CLEAR Framework for Instructional Equity across schools.
• Implemented competency-based education and personalized learning models.
• Supported curriculum redesign aligned with culturally relevant pedagogy and UDL.
• Equity-Centered Systems Change
• Facilitated district-wide equity audits, policy reviews, and racial equity professional development.
• Expanded dual language pathways and inclusive programming for multilingual learners.
• Led implementation of Coaching for Equity and systemic anti-racism practices.
• Organizational & Talent Development
• Created Leadership Academy, New Leaders Professional Development, and Administrator Mentorship Programs.
• Championed distributed leadership structures and performance-based evaluations.
• Community Partnerships & Governance
• Engaged with Coalition of Asian American Leaders, Hmong Parent Action Committee, and Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood.
• Represented the district in metro-wide assistant superintendent collaborations and strategic initiatives.
• Collaboration with The Fresno Center for family and community engagement strategic plan
• Fiscal Responsibility
• Co-managed priority-based budgeting and multi-million-dollar federal grants (ESSER, ARP).
• Served as liaison for budget and finance across schools and departments.
• Strategic planning and implementation of multi-million dollar Literacy Grant to ensure every student is ready by first grade.
• Innovation & Project Management
• Led planning and implementation of online high schools, distance learning, and pandemic response plans.
• Directed integration of technology and blended learning environments to personalize instruction.

• Speaking Engagements
• National: UDL Conference, Harvard University
• State: MESPA, Educational Transformation Summit, TIES
• Local: Saint Paul and Minneapolis Public Schools; Fresno Unified School District
• Memberships
• Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
• Minnesota Elementary School Principals Association (MESPA)
• Twin Cities Metro Area Assistant Superintendent Network
• Hmong Superintendent Support Network
• Hmong National development Leadership Cohort
• California Association of Asian and Pasifika Leaders in Education

• Mission-Driven & Strategic
• Aligns all decisions with mission, vision, and strategic outcomes.
• Skilled in second-order change and sustainable systems transformation.
• Equity-Centered
• Leads with authenticity and courage to dismantle systemic barriers.
• Applies frameworks such as Ready for Rigor, Race Forward, 4Rs, High Operational Practices and CLEAR Solutions.
• Collaborative & Adaptive
• Builds and empowers diverse, high-functioning teams.
• Skilled in restorative practices, adaptive leadership, and stakeholder engagement.
• Continuous Improvement
• Data-literate and results-driven.
• Experienced with MTSS, PLCs, PBIS, and evidence-based grading and practices.

• Relator – Builds deep, trusting relationships.
• Maximizer – Focuses on strengths and transforms potential into excellence.
• Learner – Passionate about growth, reflection, and innovation.
• Futuristic – Sees possibilities and inspires vision.
• Developer – Nurtures talent and empowers others.

• United States Navy – USS Abraham Lincoln
• Operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm
• National Defense Medal
• Humanitarian Service Medal
• Honorably Discharged