- Christopher Ingvaldson
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Christopher Ingvaldson (born November 1, 1969 in New Westminster, British Columbia) currently living in Vancouver, British Columbia, is a teacher and former Canadian international field hockey player. He was the head of the Social Studies department at St. George's School (Vancouver) until June 4, 2010.
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Early life
He is a graduate of St. George's School and the University of British Columbia. At the age of 14 he began playing field hockey, and at the age of 17, Chris began his 13 year stint on the British Columbia provincial team. From there, he went on to play for the Canadian team, but sustained an injury in 1994 which ended his career with the National Team.
Teaching
Ingvaldson spent 8 years teaching at West Point Grey Academy - a Vancouver independent school - where he became the head of the Social Studies department in his last few years there. Near the end of the 2005-2006 school year, Chris Ingvaldson announced his retirement from West Point Grey Academy. September 2006 marked the beginning of his teaching career at St. George's School, where he was the head of the Social Studies department until 2010.
Political career
Ingvaldson recently announced his desire to be the Liberal MP candidate in the district of Vancouver-Kingsway, and has a facebook, as well as several other social media groups dedicated to his political aspirations.
Arrest and dismissal
On June 4, 2010, St. George's School issued a statement announcing Ingvaldon's dismissal.[1] His dismissal, pending further investigation, was an immediate response to his being placed under arrest and charged with 4 counts relating to the possession and distribution of child pornography.[2] He is currently out on bail.
References
^ Chris Ingvaldson. Field Hockey Canada Men's National Team. Retrieved on 2006-07-11.
^ A Norwegian Journey. YouTube: (2006-06-06). Retrieved on 2006-07-11.External links
Categories:- 1969 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from British Columbia
- Canadian men's field hockey players
- People from New Westminster
- Canadian people of Norwegian descent
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