Rachel Pendleton
University Lab School Instructor, Upper Elementary
Rachel earned her Master of Education in Montessori Education at Xavier University in 2022 and Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Central Arkansas in 2007. She has experience as a Head Teacher, Co-Teacher, and Lead Teacher.
Presently, she holds the position of Teacher at Xavier's Montessori Lab School and serves as a Teaching Professor.
In this dual capacity, she shares her wealth of knowledge and expertise with aspiring educators while actively fostering the development of young minds in the classroom. With a robust academic foundation, extensive teaching experience, and an unwavering commitment to Montessori principles, she is a highly regarded figure in the field of education.
Fun Facts/Hobbies: My family and I love to watch college sports (especially football and basketball) and Formula 1 racing. My favorite teams are the Arkansas Razorbacks (football), Xavier (basketball), and Red Bull (F1). When I have free time, I like to play video games, especially The Sims.
Favorite part of Montessori: My favorite part of Montessori is the intrinsic love of learning it allows students to develop, along with the level of independence they gain. I love getting know my students and watching them learn and grow through the 3 year cycle.