Shine Early Learning
Rachel Petersen is a seasoned human resources professional with experience in various roles across multiple organizations. Currently serving as a Human Resources Partner Support Specialist at Shine Early Learning since January 2023, Rachel previously worked at Acelero Learning as a Human Resources Generalist and Coordinator from July 2021 to January 2023. Prior experience includes a position as Human Resources Assistant at Great Wolf Lodge and several roles at Target, where Rachel advanced from Front End Supervisor to Human Resources Expert over an eight-year tenure. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, earned in 2020.
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Shine Early Learning
Our mission is to focus early learning on what matters most - inside classrooms, in partnership with families, and across organizations - to close the achievement gap. All of the Shine Early Learning tools and approaches were developed, implemented, and refined at Acelero Learning, a high-performing Head Start and Early Head Start program serving more than 4,400 children across the nation. Through the integrated implementation of these tools, Acelero Learning has produced some of the largest child outcome gains ever recorded at an individual Head Start program. Acelero Learning's latest evaluation data shows children served for two years making twice the gain of average Head Start program, as compared to the 2009 FACES data. Shine Early Learning is committed to proving that every child can succeed at the highest levels – and that high-impact, proven approaches can help early childhood programs across the country truly make the difference in a child's life. Shine Early Learning offers dedicated resources, high-impact tools, and our new Shine Insight data system to help Head Start and early education programs reach their own ambitious goals.