Frederick Schaefer

Frederick Schaefer currently serves as the Assistant Principal of Curriculum & Instruction at DREAM, a role held since August 2020, and has previously held positions such as Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Academic Dean, and AP Research Teacher. Frederick served as an Instructional Coach at Relay Graduate School of Education from September 2021 to August 2023, supporting second-year teachers in meeting New York State certification requirements and implementing data-driven instructional practices. Prior to this, Frederick was also an Instructional Coach at Relay Graduate School from August 2019 to July 2020, advising first-year teachers and co-facilitating graduate-level classes. Frederick's experience includes teaching Social Studies and working as a Special Education teacher with the NYC Department of Education from August 2014 to August 2019, as well as serving as a Corps Member for Teach For America from 2014 to 2016. Frederick holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration from Fordham University, a Master of Education in Secondary Education from Hunter College, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Economy from Tulane University.