Welcome to Rachel Teaches!

Hello there! I'm Rachel, a Charlotte Mason teacher based in Texas. 

 

We all have a great need for real education, but most people only have a vague notion of what education is or why it's worth the time and expense. Teachers often focus on the external things done for students; but real education happens internally, when students engage their imagination, intuition, and reason to make new connections for themselves. We cannot make these connections for them. The reality is, “There is no education but self-education.” (Towards a Philosophy of Education, p. 26)

 

This is why I follow Mason’s philosophy and method of education. We can be so focused on what a teacher must do to “make” students learn that we lose sight of the fact that children are made to learn! Mason’s method respects children and recognizes that they are far more capable than we give them credit for. Children need teachers, but our role is to be a guide, philosopher, and friend who cultivates the atmosphere, discipline, and living ideas that children need to grow.

 

You can read more about who I am here.

 

Private Lessons

 

Do you have a student who struggles in the conventional classroom or in your homeschool? I provide one-on-one lessons to help students become self-educating, attentive, life-long learners. Available subjects include Reading, English Language Arts, Composition, Literature, History,  and Geography. View Private Lessons for more information.

 

 

Homeschool Consultations and Coaching

 

Classes and curriculums are all well and good, but parents need to take time reflecting on their situation and thinking about where their childen's education is going. Consultations with me will help you understand your homeschool, your students, and your goals and give you practical advice on how to apply Charlotte Mason's philosophy and method. See Consultation page for details and links to free resources.