Rachel Spears

Rachel Spears is an accomplished educator and counselor with diverse experience in educational and crisis intervention settings. Currently serving as an Associate Teacher at The Parkside School, Rachel has previously worked as a Crisis Text Counselor with the Crisis Text Line, where skills in de-escalation and collaborative problem-solving were honed. Rachel's experience includes coordinating trainings on youth homelessness and trauma-informed care with the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, providing preschool education at Central Connecticut Coast YMCA, and supporting refugee English language learning with the International Rescue Committee. Rachel holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Agnes Scott College and has developed strong research and communication skills throughout various internships, including an undergraduate research assistant role focusing on mental health outcomes.