Rachel Kashner

Rachel is the Chief Schools Officer and former founding principal of Coney Island Prep’s Upper Elementary School. After completing her undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from the College of Charleston, she spent seven years as a teacher and instructional leader in Newark, NJ before joining the CIP community. Beginning as the Director of Curriculum and Instruction in 2016, she went on to lead the Upper Elementary School in 2019. She also holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Montclair State University.

Rachel believes deeply that education is the driver of change and wants to ensure that every CIP student has amazing opportunities to set them up for success in college and beyond. She is excited to be in this role where she can combine her love of working with children and adults to help CIP fulfill its mission. As a leader, she believes in setting the bar high and doing whatever it takes to ensure that every student is able to meet and exceed it. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, try new restaurants, and be outside in the warm weather.