Rachel Tait

Rachel Tait's work experience includes various roles at Eden Autism and Arrow Child and Family Ministries. At Eden Autism, they started as a Lead Teacher in 2000 and then served as an Assistant Director of Family Support Services in 2004 and Assistant Director of Education from 2005 to 2007. Rachel then became the Director of Education, overseeing classrooms and staff, managing budget, and ensuring compliance with regulations and accreditations from 2007 to 2015. From 2015 to 2016, they worked as the Managing Director of Educational Services, providing leadership and direction for school-age programs. Finally, they served as the Chief Program Officer from 2016, responsible for managing and overseeing all programs and services. At Arrow Child and Family Ministries, they worked as a Consultant from 2012 to 2014.

Rachel Tait has an extensive education history. Rachel began their academic journey at Elizabethtown College, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Elementary Education from 1995 to 1999. Rachel then went on to pursue a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree specializing in Special Education at Rider University from 2000 to 2003.

Building upon their previous degrees, Tait furthered their education at Rider University, where they completed a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Education Administration from 2005 to 2007. In 2011 to 2012, they attended Penn State University and obtained a Post Graduate Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis.

Demonstrating their dedication to learning, Tait went on to achieve a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership at Gwynedd Mercy University from 2017 to 2020. Their educational background and expertise in various fields make their a well-rounded and knowledgeable individual in the field of education.

In addition to their degrees, Tait has obtained various certifications. Rachel completed a Professional Crisis Management Instructor program from the Professional Crisis Management Association in January 2016. While it is mentioned that they have certifications in NJ Principal, Supervisor, and Teacher of the Handicapped, the institution and specific details regarding these certifications are not provided.