Chris Spence
Educator and Author in Evanston, Illinois
Chris Spence is a renowned educator and dedicated community advocate. Throughout his career, Spence has been dedicated to improving the student experience, creating links to the community, and supporting innovation. He is a passionate champion of public outreach, and the important role education plays in the development of individuals and the prosperity of the nation.
This philosophy has never changed since the first time Chris Spence stepped foot in classroom as a teacher. The only thing that has changed is his ability to impact the community, and it’s students, in more profound ways as he moved up the ranks and the walls expanded.
Dr. Chris Spence is the author of several books, most recently Snowball, Dear B, and Touchdown in the Classroom. He has several more books set to be released later this year, including The Adventures of Bobby Allen, Ice Cold, and Skin He’s In: Racism, Sport, and Educational Leadership.
Chris Spence was born in England and raised in Windsor, Ontario. He went on to attend Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, B.C., where he received his Bachelor's degree in 1985. Shortly thereafter, Chris earned his Bachelor of Education and Doctorate of Education from York University as well as his Masters of Education from the University of Toronto.