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Rachel Stack

Rachel serves as Great Minds' Chief Academic Officer. She leads a team of teacher–writers who craft coherent, knowledge-rich content. Rachel joined Great Minds in 2015 after serving as vice president, Literacy Content and Instruction, for Scholastic Education. She has more than decade of experience as a teacher. Rachel began her career teaching third and eighth grade in New York City. She then taught high school world and American literature in Pittsburgh. Rachel received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Vassar College as well as a master’s degree in secondary education from Hunter College, City University of New York.

Rachel Stack

Professional Learning Strengthens Implementation in Orangeburg County

When Orangeburg County School District (SC) began implementing Wit & Wisdom® in Grades K–8 during the 2020–2021 school year, there were many changes...

Materials Kits Support Our Hands-On Investigations

Our specially designed materials kits contain the supplies needed to implement the PhD Science® investigations and activities in all four modules of...

Seeing Is Believing: The Power of Using Art to Teach Math

Schools across the country are using beautiful Navajo rugs to teach elementary-school students about shapes and a classic painting by Paul Klee to...

Eureka Math² Family Math Night

When we partner with our students’ families and make connections with the community, we show students what collaboration looks like, and we setthe...

Activities to Engage Families Year-Round with Wit & Wisdom®

Engaging families and caregivers in Wit & Wisdom® can have a positive impact on student learning. Consider some of the ideas below for engaging...

Science Family Night

The PhD Science® team has put together the below resources to provide a rich, productive, engaging family night in your learning community.

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