Rachel grew up in Wellington, Telford. After school and college she attended the University of Wolverhampton where she completed her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies. She then completed her PGCE at Birmingham City University. She has been teaching for 13 years and is new to school governorship, having been a dedicated member of the Holy Rosary family for 11 years! When she isn't teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and four year old son, visiting new places, swimming and going for walks.