1. M. Robert (Bob) Gillis
37 Shaw Rd
Miramichi NB Canada E1V 6K9
Cell: (506) 627-6017
e-Mail: rgillis@rogers.com
EDUCATION
2016 Commercial Pilot Student, Evasion Air Flight School, Bathurst,
New Brunswick
2014-2015 Pilot License (PPL), Evasion Air Flight School, Bathurst,
New Brunswick
2002-2004 NB Principals Certificate, Graduate Studies Dept. University of
New Brunswick
1984-1986 M. Ed. (Educational Technology), Concordia / McGill University, Montreal PQ.
1973-1975 B. Ed. University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown PE.
1969-1973 B. Sc. (Science, Biology Major) University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown
PE.
EMPLOYMENT
2002-2016 Aspen Communications Corp., Computer setup, consulting and networking
for professional offices. (Self Employed)
2000-2013 Consultant / Coordinator, School District 16
Staff in-service and technology training, new technologies program
implementation, distance education program for off-campus students, e-
Report supervision and training for K-8 schools, design and delivery of PD,
program beta testing, monitoring delivery and maintenance of the PET
program, supervision and training for technology-based programs for
students with learning difficulties and general teacher and administrative
support.
1994-2013 First Nations Liaison and Training, liaison and training with 5 First Nations
groups within our school district.
1999-2000 Technology Mentor, School Districts 14, 15, 16
Staff technology in-service training.
1993-1998 New Technologies in Education Initiative, Federal / Provincial experiment
in Learning Technologies program called “Instructional Game Design”.
1975-1993 Science / English Teacher, School District 16
Biology, Physics, Chemistry and English teaching assignments.
2. 1974-1975 Biologist, Federal Dept. Fisheries and Oceans, Halifax
Evaluation and environmental assessment of applications to make alterations
to watercourses on private and public lands.
AWARDS / PROFESSIONAL GROUPS
2016 Group Commissioner 1
st
Gretna Green Scout Troop, Miramichi Beavers, Cubs,
Scouts, Venturers and Rovers
2016 Vice President of Miramichi Sportsmen’s Club, Skeet, Rifle and Handgun
marksmen’s competition club.
2014 Province of New Brunswick Minister of Educations Award for Excellence in
Teaching
2004 Member of the Provincial External Evaluation Team, part of the provincial school
review process
2002 NB Dept. of Education “Jordan 2002” team to the Middle East.
1996-1998 James M. Hill Memorial High School Learning Technologies Team.
1996 Hilroy Fellowship National Award for Excellence in Teaching and Classroom
Innovation – “Computer Game Design”.
1995-2000 “Instructional Game Design” Federal initiative for students with poor attendance at
school.
1994-1996 New Brunswick Teachers Association Ad-Hoc Committee on Distance Education
and Learning Technology
1994-1996 New Brunswick Teachers Association Professional Development Committee.
1993-1994 New Brunswick Department of Education Curriculum Committee for Mass Media
Studies.
1991-1993 New Brunswick Department of Education Media and Libraries Committee.
EXTRA CURRICULAR
2016 Group Committee, 1st
Gretna Green Group Committee for Scouts Canada,
Miramichi, NB.
2014-2016 Student Pilot, Evasion Air Flight School, Bathurst NB.
2010-2012 Chatham Rotary Dragon Boat Race Volunteer, Dragon Boat Captain and
advisor to Chatham Rotary Club on next years event.
3. 2009-2010 APSEA Summer Camp Organizer, Provided summer camp for profoundly
deaf students at the APSEA (Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority)
School in Halifax.
1985-2015 Scouts Canada Leader, Gilwell Scout and member of the 1st
Gretna Green
Scouts Leadership team for Cubs, Scouts and Venturers
2007-2010 Camp Sheldrake Board of Directors, Camp Sheldrake is a childrens camp
run by the Catholic Church open to all denominations.
2007 Scot Dance Canada Tec Support, National Highland Dancing Competition,
Saint John NB
2004-2007 Catechism Teacher, Saint Samuels Parish, Miramichi.
2004-2005 World Youth Leader, Member of the leadership team accompanying World
Youth Pilgrims to Cologne Germany in the summer of 2005.
1995-2016 Member Miramichi Highland Society,
1979-1987 Douglastown Lions Club, Held various positions in the Douglastown Lions
Club over an 8 year period.
1978-1991 Canada Safety Council, Motorcycle Safety Course Instructor.
REFERENCES
Available upon request.