Welcome to a new “Let’s Talk Quality” blog feature where we spotlight a member of the Pennsylvania Program Quality Assessment (PQA) Team each month. Have fun getting to know our team!
Pam Schaffner
Beaver County
pamsch@pakeys.org
Background
I have worked with young children in various capacities for over 25 years. I taught all the age groups at some point from infants all the way through school age. I became a Technical Assistant (coach or mentor) in 1999 and an assessor in 2002 where I have been for over 20 years now.
Experience
I am certified to do assessments using: Infant CLASS, Toddler CLASS, Pre-K-3rd CLASS, ITERS-3, ECERS-3, SACERS-U, FCCERS-R, FCCERS-3, ROSIE, ICP, TPOT, and PICCOLO.
Fun Facts
I love seeing child care programs improve over the years. Maybe it is why I am drawn to any before and after videos/shows. I get caught up in home makeover shows, weight loss journey shows, and even love watching videos of rescued dogs looking skinny and dirty when found on the street look better after a little love and care.
