Jennifer Liebe-Zelazny

A 4th grade teacher at Alta Loma Elementary in 2009

These graphs show a teacher's "value-added" rating based on his or her students' progress on the California Standards Tests in math and English. The Times’ analysis used all valid student scores available for this teacher from the 2002-03 through 2008-09 academic years. The value-added scores reflect a teacher's effectiveness at raising standardized test scores and, as such, capture only one aspect of a teacher's work.

Overall value-added effectiveness

Math effectiveness

English effectiveness

This chart shows where teachers in this effectiveness category fall on a distribution of all teachers’ scores.

Compared with other Los Angeles Unified teachers on the value-added measure of test score improvement, Liebe-Zelazny ranked:

Least effective overall.
Less effective than average in math. Students of teachers in this category, on average, lost about 4 percentile points on the California Standards Test compared with other students at their grade level.
Least effective in English. Students of teachers in this category, on average, lost about 7 percentile points on the California Standards Test compared with other students at their grade level.

Liebe-Zelazny's LAUSD teaching history

2002-03 through 2008-09 academic years

Alta Loma Elementary, 2009 - 2004

Jennifer Liebe-Zelazny's Response:

I love teaching and reflect daily on my practice. I firmly believe that I teach the whole child and many subjects beyond reading and math. Standardized tests do not measure character, leadership, creativity, or perseverance. I am confident that I add value to my classroom each and every day. Any parent who is concerned about the results of this study is welcome to come and observe me teach. I am available at your convenience to discuss your child’s unique circumstances.

The Times gave LAUSD elementary school teachers rated in this database the opportunity to preview their value-added evaluations and publicly respond. Some issues raised by teachers may be addressed in the FAQ. Teachers who have not commented may do so by contacting The Times.