PENCIL
Rachel Wells is a Literacy Tutor at PENCIL, currently supporting K-3 students in Metro Nashville Public Schools to enhance their literacy skills. Since August 2017, Rachel has been a self-employed Freelance Writer, contributing to notable publications such as ACLU Magazine, Rewire News Group, Glamour, InStyle, and Nashville Scene, along with providing content writing services to various clients. Rachel's previous roles include Director of Editorial Operations at Endeavor, where leadership contributed to a Webby Award-winning platform, and Director of Client Services & Content Development at ZMG, overseeing a team that generated millions of views monthly. Additional experience includes managing content promotions at Dailymotion and serving as Account Executive at Publicis Groupe, along with coordinating programs for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection targeting a significant capital investment initiative. Rachel holds a B.A. in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Central Florida.
PENCIL
PENCIL is the premier organization linking community resources to Metro Nashville Public Schools. Thanks to dedicated PENCIL Partners, students work in state-of-the-art laboratories alongside teachers and industry professionals. Teachers design lesson plans that cross the traditional boundaries of education - like linking data points in algebra with students' Agricultural Science classes. Dedicated volunteers regularly donate one lunch hour a week to help a child improve his or her reading comprehension. Businesses work to create an engaged and excited student pipeline interested in their industry through internships and job shadowing. PENCIL also operates free teacher resource centers where Metro Nashville Public School teachers can shop free once a quarter to help supplement their classrooms.