Rachel Hamer

Rachel Hamer currently teaches Math 8, Algebra 1 and Financial Algebra at AFNorth International School (DoDEA West) in Brunssum, The Netherlands. Ms. Hamer encourages her students to have a growth mindset and makes it her priority to build their confidence. As a member of AFNorth’s faculty since 2014, her teaching experiences include Math 7, Math 8, Algebra 1, Financial Algebra, Algebraic Modeling, Precalculus and all levels of Math Support courses. She coaches the Middle School Math Olympiads and MATHCounts teams and sponsors the after school math tutoring program. Ms. Hamer’s classroom is recognized as a safe space to express mathematical thought, where risks and mistakes are part of learning. As the Grade 8 class sponsor, Ms. Hamer has led the middle school in student-led conferences, emphasizing student individual reflection and growth. She also coordinates activities that promote character values and develop the social emotional welfare of her students. In the recent district accreditation, Ms. Hamer led the math team in sharing best practices for remote and face-to-face learning. Rachel Hamer was nominated in November 2018 for DoDEA Europe West Teacher of the Year. She continues to be committed to her professional growth and in meeting the ever-changing needs of her students.