About Rachael

Since my early years, my life has been centered around children. I enjoyed caring for my 4 younger siblings along with most of the children in the neighborhood. During college, I majored in early childhood education while either directing or teaching at various preschools. I also co-authored what became a popular children's book and traveled throughout the West Coast to deliver more than 1000 presentations to students in grades K - 8 on the process of writing, illustrating, and publishing children's books In 2024, my husband passed away. After decades of caretaking, I began substitute teaching. The children brought me healing & happiness. I also find happiness in my 26-year-old daughter and 7-year-old golden retriever, even though one of them is quite naughty. I enjoy reading, animals, nature, baking & hiking & swimming with my dog. I am also interested in fine arts & performing arts, and believe it or not I like to organize & clean. I am caring, reliable, flexible, and creative