Fraser Academy
Gladys Tedesco is an experienced educational professional, serving as an Educational Therapist at NILD since August 2015, where certification as a NILD Professionally Certified Educational Therapist is held. Additionally, Gladys has been a Teacher and OG/NILD Learning Specialist at Fraser Academy since October 2005. Previous roles include working as an Orton-Gillingham Therapeutic Tutor and an English and Math Tutor from September 2001 to April 2013, along with a brief stint as an Academic Tutor at Sylvan Learning in late 2005. Gladys also contributed as a Literacy Tutor at the Learning Disabilities Association of Vancouver from September 2001 to August 2003. In terms of education, Gladys is pursuing a Professional Master of Education at Queen's University, holds advanced certifications in Educational Therapy from Regent University, and has obtained degrees in Elementary Education and Fine Arts from The University of British Columbia, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Family Science and Social Work from the same institution.
Fraser Academy
Fraser Academy (FA) is an independent school in Kitsilano, Vancouver, BC serving students in Gr. 1-12 with dyslexia and language-based learning differences through day and outreach programs. We serve a gap in the system where approximately 20% of the student population is under-served by mainstream education. The ripple impact of our programming also adds great social value. While our student population has skills and strengths which are in demand in the 21st century, it can also be vulnerable to mental health, substance abuse, higher drop-out rates, and other risks when not supported. We are proud to be at the forefront of educational practices, providing a learner-centric environment with the most effective research-based methods to optimize personalized learning, cognitive, social and emotional development, and post-secondary opportunities setting our students up for a successful life. Fraser Academy is fully accredited by the BC Ministry of Education and all students follow a core curriculum; all students also follow individualized education plans. This means that they learn at their ability, skill level and pace—and because of this, they experience success from day one.