Rachel Gonatas

Rachel Gonatas currently serves as the Director of The Lewis Center for Gifted Learning at Valley Christian Schools in Northeast Ohio since June 2022. Previously, Rachel held the position of Executive Director at The Montessori School of the Mahoning Valley from June 2018 to May 2022 and served as the VCS Director of Early Childhood Programs at Valley Christian Schools from June 2013 to June 2018. Rachel is pursuing a Doctor of Arts in Social Leadership at Omega Graduate School, expected to complete in December 2024. Educational credentials also include training from the Center for Montessori Education NY (2018-2019) and a Master's degree in Christian Education from Fundamental Baptist Theological Seminary, alongside studies at Cedarville University and Youngstown State University.