Rachelle teaches AP US History and Honors English at Eastlake High School and is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. Rachelle is an adjunct lecturer for the University of Washington in the High Schools Program.
She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in American Ethnic Studies, focusing in African American Literature with a Minor in Law Society and Justice from UW. Her passion for multicultural education and diversity of social justice pushed her to earn her Master’s degree in Teaching from UW with the intent to make positive change through the education of others. In 2012, Rachelle earned the Teacher Recognition Award from the US Presidential Scholars Program.
Rachelle resides with Bijou, a tiny, fluffy dog with a giant personality. Luckily Rachelle and Bijou share similar opinions on many things, including an appreciation of pizza and naps.
Rachelle is a Coconut Mutts Board Member