Meet Ms. Wells

Rachael Wells has a B.S. in K-12 Art Education from The University of Vermont. Rachael's additional license and previous teaching experience in Special Education allows her to truly meet her students individual abilities and needs in any subject.

In the past, Rachael has enjoyed teaching at The Fleming Museum of Art, The Current, Woodside Juvenile Rehabilitation Center, Champlain Valley Union High School, and JFK Elementary School. Over the past year, Rachael taught Art at Harwood Union High School enjoyed working with students as a Literacy Interventionist. She currently resides in Stowe, VT where she has enjoyed teaching summer art classes at the Helen Day Art Center (The Current) for many years. You may spot her outside of school hours enjoying the hiking trails in the area, or paddle boarding on the Waterbury Reservoir!

As a youngster, Rachael also took classes at One Studio (now Green Mountain Performing Arts) in Waterbury, VT- performing and competing in Irish and Highland dance. Rachael's passion for visual art and performing arts come together in her classroom through meaningful movement and music.

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"I have found enjoyment in the artistic process with children of all ages and of diverse backgrounds. My goal is to bring memorable experiences to each and every one of my students, and to give them opportunities to develop essential problem solving skills. I focus on creating an inclusive and engaging environment for all of my students by meeting them where they are and building from their interests. In my choice-based classroom, students think like artists, they explore what is most meaningful to them, and they practice valuable skills that will serve them well outside of art class.