Helene Wong Chan

Helene Wong Chan is a Lecturer in both the World Languages & Literatures and Secondary Education departments at San José State University (SJSU). She serves as a Teacher Education Advisor and oversees student teachers/interns in French, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese for the Single Subject Credential Program. Her roles include board membership at the French American School of Silicon Valley and active participation in organizations like AATF-NC and CLTA.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts in French, UC Berkeley
• Master of Arts in Special Education, University of Santa Clara
• Master of Arts in Instructional Technology, SJSU

Her professional focus centers on language education, teacher preparation, and integrating technology in teaching. She has received grants from the French Government (Nantes, France), NEH (Dakar, Senegal and Iowa State University), and is a respected presenter in regional/state FL associations. Her awards reflect her dedication to language pedagogy and community service.

Advising & Grants:

• Retired from Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District, where she taught French, Spanish, Chinese, and Special Education
• Member of the Bay Area Foreign Language Program (BAFLP) Cadre Team, organizing teacher development seminars

She is deeply involved in professional networks, contributing to FLASCC, AATF, and CLTA through presentations and leadership roles.