Rachel is a gifted teacher when it comes to teaching. She patiently and carefully identifies the strengths and areas of need of each student, and collaboratively seeks the best strategies to fit those needs. A great quality of Rachel is her ability to ensure that all students, even those with challenging circumstances, feel valued and apart of the classroom community. Not only does Rachel know how to engage and teach to kindergartners, but she attempts to keep parents engaged in their child’s education as well. To highlight this, here is an excerpt of what a parent stated about Rachel: