Rachel grew up in a military family who move around, but for much of her childhood through the first three years of her marriage she lived in Alaska. During a short assignment for her father to San Diego, she met her husband at a junior high homeschool group. They were part of a group of kids who homeschooled in the mid 1980's. They like to think of their mothers as the early explorers of homeschooling. They have been married for 26 years, and have 5 children ranging in age from 23 to 11 years old. They first began homeschooling with Heritage when their oldest was 6 years old. In addition to homeschooling Rachel is an RN for the Sharp medical system.

Their family has always been lovers of the ocean. Rachel and her husband were even engaged on the South Mission Beach jetty, and they celebrated by jumping in the ocean to snorkel.

Rachel is excited to be part of the surf program, and firmly believe all days can be improved with a good walk on the beach or time in the water.