Fraser Academy
Karen Leopold is an experienced Dyslexia Specialist, Trainer, and Tutor with a career spanning several organizations since 1995. Currently affiliated with Logic of the Orton-Gillingham Approach and the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators, Karen serves as a Dyslexia Specialist and Accredited Training Fellow, respectively. Also serving as a Supervising Fellow at Horizon Academy and Fraser Academy, Karen has played a significant role in training and supervising future educators. In addition, Karen represents the Pacific Region as a council member for the International Dyslexia Association and has held leadership positions within various organizations, including President of the Rocky Mountain Branch of the IDA. Karen's educational background includes a Master’s degree in Special Education from Mount Saint Mary College and a Bachelor’s degree in English/Language Arts from Hofstra University.
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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.