Rachel Remenschneider
Literacy Consultant
She taught me EXACTLY how to repeat what she does which is what we need.”
Kristi Blankenship | 4th Grade Teacher
Kolling Elementary School, Saint John, IN
Speaking from experience
How you can learn from Rachel
Rachel is ready to work with teachers side-by-side or virtually. Whether she’s fostering conversations with small groups of teachers or leading sessions with the entire staff, Rachel always equips educators with the confidence and tools they need to implement new ideas.
Bring Rachel to your school
On-site training and consultations allow the entire staff to learn and grow together.
Schedule virtual professional development with Rachel
Receive live virtual customized professional development support via Zoom.
“Rachel was fun to listen to. She kept the content flowing and certainly made it relevant to all of us!”
Rhonda Logsdon, Reading Recovery Teacher
Baker Elementary School, Winchester, IN
“Rachel was knowledgeable, personable, & effective. She left us with tangible ways to apply the learning to our classes.”
Jenni Shannon, Teacher
Williamsburg Independent Schools, Williamsburg, KY
“Rachel not only affirmed our strengths, but she also graciously/kindly/professionally led us to new takeaways. Loved!
St. Paul Lutheran School, Grafton, WI
“Rachel is an inspiration! I’ve been teaching for 31 years, and she always rejuvenates my teacher spirit. I can’t wait to get back in the classroom and implement the strategies I learned.”
Tammi Youngquist, Teacher
Bittersweet Elementary School, Mishawaka, IN
“Rachel just makes everything that we have access to make sense and gives you confidence that you can use it in the classroom successfully! I feel so much more prepared for the school year and have a plan for how to implement it in my classroom!”
Lauryn Ranc, Teacher
Salamonie Elementary School , Warren, IN
“Rachel was AMAZING! She is so knowledgeable and has so much enthusiasm for what she teaches. Rachel always stopped and addressed any questions we had in the moment. I am excited to work with Rachel this year. Thanks for all you do to support and help teachers!! “
Julie Haynes, Teacher
St. Brigid School, Xenia, OH
“This helped me clearly define parts of my instruction to make sure I am thoroughly modeling the process.”
Emily Gruber, Teacher
Saint Antoninus School, Cincinnati, OH
“I always love Smekens! They don’t just tell you what you should be doing, but they show you how to do it with lots of examples and ideas.”
Erinn Moody, Title 1 Teacher
Deerfield Elementary, Winchester, IN
“Learned more today than in 4 years of college. Excellent insight to have as a student teacher. Thank you!”
Madison Hurlbut, Teacher
Eaton Elementary School, Eaton, IN
“Rachel was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. It’s not easy holding the attention of educators during the summer, and she was masterful!”
Christie Heerschop, Principal
Mary Frank Elementary, Granger, IN
“Rachel always has wonderful energy and creates an environment that supports teacher learning and development.”
Christian Bratton, Teacher
Horace Mann Elementary, Huntington, IN
“Excellent instruction! The modeling, examples, and resources were relevant and helpful. We appreciated time to reflect, collaborate, and plan. We can’t wait for Rachel to come back in September. ”
Beth Zachary, Secondary School Supervisor
Schmucker Middle School, Mishawaka, IN
“Rachel was amazing and very informative! She was willing to answer all the questions we had and had all the answers!”
Tiffany Ragsdale, Teacher
Schmucker Middle School, Mishawaka, IN
“As a new teacher it was very helpful with all of the information she provided. ”
Doug Estridge, Teacher
Schmucker Middle School, Mishawaka, IN
“She helped provide us with so many digital resources that I was completely unaware of before the training. ”
Jenny Maratea, Teacher
Schmucker Middle School, Mishawaka, IN
Up for a challenge
Exceptionally organized, Rachel is always juggling a host of priorities—which is just how she likes it. A hardworking team player, she invests deeply into preparing for professional development that will make a difference for both teachers and students.
Although Rachel hadn’t always planned to be an educator, her experience as a cadet teacher during the last semester of high school solidified her desire to make a difference in the world. To that end, she adjusted her college plans and chose to attend Ball State University where she earned her BA in Elementary Education and later secured a Master’s in Reading and Literacy Instruction.
With a degree in hand, Rachel began her career at the elementary school she attended as a child in northwest Indiana. When love and a new opportunity presented itself, Rachel moved to the other corner of the state and began a 10-year opportunity with East Allen County Schools in Fort Wayne, IN.
During her time at East Allen, Rachel was the beneficiary of a broad range of experiences. In this diverse urban and suburban district, she taught a variety of grades and subjects, led building-level professional development, and even volunteered to lead her grade level’s all-virtual classroom.
In her role as a literacy consultant with Smekens Education, Rachel offers professional development for teachers through on-site school visits, virtual training, and remote coaching.
She and her husband, Garret, and their daughter Meadow, live in Fort Wayne, IN and are always up for an adventure with family and friends. They also give lots of lovin’ to their dog, Mia Ray, a spunky boxer/lab mix.
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We are eager to help you achieve your PD goals!