Stan works for the Assessment Sector in the Ministry of Education of the Government of Alberta. In this role, he is responsible for developing standardized science assessments for grade twelve students and working with teachers and school administrators from around the province to improve assessment practices and interpret standardized test results. Prior to this role, he was a secondary science educator for 14 years in Edmonton and in the United Kingdom. Stan has extensive experience in science resource development and has co-authored two high-school science textbooks. When he was a teacher, Stan would spend his summers doing professional development work with teachers in Ghana, Belize, or Norway. Stan recently completed his Masters of Education focusing on climate change education.
Stan has one son, Ewan, who attends school in the Whyte Avenue area. Stan enjoys fine wine, cycling, and traveling the world with his partner, David. Stan has also recently taken up golf and is trying to be patient with himself as he learns the game.
Stan Bissell was a charter member of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Whyte Avenue. During his time with the Whyte Avenue club, he served as club secretary for two years and International chair for three years. Stan was a member of the district 5370 Belize Literacy Program and was the teacher sponsor for the Lillian Osborne High School Interact Club. Stan is excited to re-join this dynamic fearless, and fun club!
In accordance with our club bylaws (see 3.2.5 below), please indicate within seven days (7), by return email to the Club Secretary, Lauren Emery, if you have any knowledge that Stan does not meet the Rotary Four-Way Test and you object to the admission of him as a new member, or if you require additional information regarding this candidate.
3.2.5 If the Board does not receive a written objection from a Member in Good Standing to the admission of the prospective Active Member, stating the reasons for such objection, within seven (7) days following the publication of information about the prospective Active Member pursuant to section 3.2.4, the prospective Active Member shall be considered to be elected to membership.
Thank you very much; we appreciate your timely consideration of the proposed new member.
