Fraser Academy
Danielle Garinger is an experienced educator and coach currently serving as the Athletic Director, Physical and Health Education/Career Education Teacher, and Athletics Coach at Fraser Academy since September 2023. With a Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario, Garinger has a solid academic background in physical education. Prior to joining Fraser Academy, Garinger held various roles at West Point Grey Academy from August 2014 to August 2023, including Career Education Teacher and Athletics Coach, where notable achievements included coaching teams that earned multiple GVISAA medals. Garinger also worked at True North Softball Academy as a Mental Performance/Infield Coach since April 2023 and has experience as a teaching intern at both Brentwood College School and West Point Grey Academy, contributing to numerous health, physical education, and career development initiatives.
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.