Dana Schafer - Teacher Evaluation Report 1 - 2023-24
Dana Schafer - Teacher Evaluation Report 1 - 2023-24
Dana Schafer - Teacher Evaluation Report 1 - 2023-24
Introduction
Hunting Hills has a student population of approximately 1 400, with a professional staff of 75
certificated staff and 40 support staff. Highly academic programs, as well as programs for
struggling students, formed the basis for these evaluations. The school provides a diverse range
of programs and subjects. In addition to regular classes, Advanced Placement, a Registered
Apprenticeship Program (RAP), Sports Excellence, and a full range of special education classes
are offered at Hunting Hills. Other courses include extensive fine arts and a full complement of
career and technology studies (CTS) courses.
This evaluation has been conducted in compliance with Administrative Procedure 422 - Teacher
Growth, Supervision, and Evaluation for the purpose of future employment. Three formal
evaluations were completed, along with multiple walkthrough supervision visits, access to the
teacher's grade book (PowerSchool) and long/short term range lesson/unit plans, and formal
and informal conversations surrounding growth and development.
Ms. Schafer is in her first year of employment with Red Deer Public Schools and we are lucky
enough to have her at Hunting Hills High School. Ms. Schafer was hired as the Grade 9
Learning Assistance Teacher and has extensive experience as a classroom teacher, a school
administrator and working in inclusive education.
Dana has exceptional interpersonal skills and can communicate effectively with a wide range of
clientele with diverse needs and their parents. Dana is patient and compassionate, and the staff
and students appreciate the support she provides. Dana's strong skills in providing inclusive
programming and her ability to implement learning strategies to help students overcome
obstacles is improving the learning success of our Grade 9’s. Dana’s strong rapport with
students is demonstrated in her conversations in the classroom, hallways, and fishbowl.
Part of the LAT's role is to communicate with teachers about specific student's needs and help
implement strategies to support the teacher within the classroom. Dana has done well at
building relationships with staff so they feel comfortable discussing learning supports and having
her in their classroom. Dana is approachable, patient and willing to help when needed. She has
a positive attitude and is ready to support and tackle the difficult students in our building. Dana
is passionate about providing the best learning environment for the students in grade 9.
Dana is a supporter of Hunting Hills and is often at extracurricular activities cheering on our
sports teams or becoming involved in activities that are happening around the building. Dana
helped to organize a ribbon cutting for staff and students of our new Humanities Area.
Ms. Schafer collaborates with her math colleagues regularly, providing a consistent Math 9
program for our school. She seeks out feedback from her students to provide the best learning
environment possible. Ms. Schafer is well organized; she puts much thought into each lesson
she plans. Dana works diligently to plan math activities specific to the learners in her classroom
with purpose and learner outcomes in mind. I observed a lesson on Order of Operations, and
Dana skilfully scaffolded her lesson so that the students understood the concept and it is
Ms. Schafer is a vital member of the Grade 9 Learning Support Team. She is responsible for
coordinating the meetings, gathering information on the referrals and discussing what support is
needed for students that have been identified. She oversees any academic referral, deciding on
interventions and if testing is necessary. Dana does the Level B assessments to determine
where a student may be struggling and if further psycho-educational assessments are needed.
She communicates the educational profile of the students to their teachers and the
accommodations that will be needed throughout the school year.
Dana does a great job of communicating with the parents about the support our school can
provide. She is also instrumental in coordinating wrap-around meetings with parents when a
student is at risk academically, behaviorally, and emotionally. Dana also helps students make
sense of their academic struggles and shows them that they can achieve success when support,
interventions, and accommodations are utilized.
Ms. Schafer constantly circulates the room during class time, while instructing, and during work
time so she can see if students understand the concepts and can help students if they need her
assistance. As a result, students feel comfortable asking questions one-on-one or in front of the
class during instruction time. This is a testament to the safe and caring environment Dana has
created in her classes. When Dana answers a question, she guides students through the
answers and asks them several questions, allowing them to come up with their own conclusion
and making them feel confident and respected. Dana encourages students to seek extra help
from her or other math teachers during Flex.
Dana works hard in her classroom and in her role as the Grade 9 Learning Assistance Teacher
to help instill and promote the Power of H to the Hunting Hills community.
Dana is also responsible for the Success in School meetings involving students in care that are
in Grade 9. Many of these students are Indigenous and Dana does an excellent job of
respecting their cultural needs and promoting, coordinating, and facilitating a connection to their
culture. Dana often collaborates with our FNMI Support worker, to find and become more
knowledgeable around resources she may be able to provide her students.
Dana dresses professionally, which is conducive to learning. Dana comes to work prepared and
well organized as her positions can be somewhat unpredictable, often being pulled in many
directions throughout the day. Dana maintains up-to-date on using Powerschool and is
responsible for the attendance of students in the Fishbowl. Dana is also responsible for logging
information in Powerschool and running the Grade 9 Student Support Team meetings.
Ms. Schafer maintains professional rapport with parents in interviews and all communications.
She contacts parents to keep them aware of their child's progress, classroom behaviors and
educational struggles regularly.
Conclusion
It has been determined that Dana Schafer's practice is meeting the Teaching Quality Standard. I
will be writing a final evaluation in April 2024. I look forward to working with Dana throughout
this school year and Hunting Hills is fortunate to have Dana Schafer as a staff member.
I have read and discussed this report with Shelley Lower and have received an original copy.
Comments or concerns related to this report are noted below.
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