Rachel Black

Rachel Black’s 20-year career has been dedicated to serving students through a variety of educational roles and settings. As a high school English and Language Arts teacher, middle school counselor, Success Coordinator, and principal in public schools, she became passionate for providing relationship-driven education for students most in need.

In 2016 Rachel joined ChanceLight as the Program Administrator for programs in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Since then, her role within the company has evolved. As an Assistant Vice President and, most recently, as the Regional Vice President for South Central and Northeast Programs, Rachel has been responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with partnering school districts. Through collaboration, Rachel has grown existing partnerships, along with creating new opportunities. Rachel’s shift to ChanceLight’s business development team is a natural progression. Through her in-depth understanding of school’s needs, as well as ChanceLight’s programs and services, she hopes to create lasting partnerships that will benefit students, families, and their communities.

Rachel holds a BA in English and Secondary Education from Augustana University, an MS in Professional School Counseling from Minnesota State University-Mankato, and an Education Specialist-Principal degree from the University of Sioux Falls.