Rachel Jamieson, M. S. Ed (she/her) started teaching young children in 2009 in Asheville, NC, and young children have been her passion and vocation ever since.  She earned her Master's degree in Early Childhood General and Special Education in 2017 from Bank Street College of Education in New York City.  She is currently located in Washington, DC. 

Over the past fifteen years, she has taught infants, toddlers, and preschools in various settings. Regardless of age or setting, she is passionate about social/emotional growth, child-directed learning, trauma-informed practices and inclusion.  She views early childhood education and care as a vehicle for social change, and strives to be anti-racist, pro-LGBTQI+, and neurodiversity affirming in all of her practices. 

In addition to classroom teaching, she also presents to other early childhood teachers on building relationships and supporting their students' social/emotional needs.  She has presented on Powerful Interactions, Social Stories, and Vivian Paley's Storytelling/Storyacting. 

She recognizes that parents and caregivers are a crucial part of the growth of a child.  She supports parents and caregivers through the Circle of Security parenting group, and is able to offer other consulting opportunities for parents of young children.  

Rachel firmly believes in the therapeutic power of play! She recently began teaching creative movement classes for young children and their caregivers. When she is not working with young children, she enjoys doing aerial circus arts, hiking, and spending time with her cat Turnip!