Fraser Academy
Joana Acheampong is a Learning Specialist at Fraser Academy since August 2023, bringing diverse experience in various educational and sales roles. Prior to this position, Joana served as the Coordinator at Acadia Community Food Hub at The University of British Columbia from September 2022 to August 2023. Joana's career also includes significant experience as a Sales Representative at AVON from July 2018 to September 2022, and roles at the Callier Center as a Child Development Associate and Child Development Assistant from January 2016 to January 2017. Early career highlights include working as an Admission Administrative Clerk at Dallas College and a Sales Associate at TJ Maxx & HomeGoods. Joana's foundational experience includes research as a Research Associate for The Constitution Review Commission in the Republic of Ghana. Joana Acheampong holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from The University of British Columbia and an Associate Degree in Science in Early Childhood Development from Dallas College, along with educational qualifications from the University of Professional Studies in Ghana and Ghana National College.
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.