Val Hager, Special Education Assistant

Val is a preschool teacher and the mother of three (two of whom are grown!). She loves to work with children and youth of all ages and feels that she is always learning from the children and students in her care. Val hails from Alberta but moved west in the early aughts and has raised her family here in beautiful Abbotsford, BC. She joined BMA as a Special Education Assistant (SEA) in the fall of 2021, bringing with her extensive experience helping children learn to deal with big feelings in acceptable ways and realize their full potential. When she's not working at preschool or as a SEA with our music academy, Val loves to be out in nature -- rock hunting, watching waves in the water, and building campfires. She is also an active volunteer in the community, first with the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) at Godson Elementary, then with Abbotsford Middle School, and now with Abbotsford Senior Secondary School. An avid Disney fan, Val's favourite character is Mickey Mouse. Bakerview Music Academy's Special Education Assistant position was funded in 2021-2022 by a grant from the Abbotsford Community Foundation Smart & Caring Community Fund.