Raenel received her bachelor’s degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University, and immediately began her career in administration at the Claridge Casino and Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

After eight years of employment in the casino industry, Raenel completed education courses at the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and earned her K-8 elementary teaching license.

Raenel brings more than 20 years of teaching experiences from inner-city public schools, literacy and academic coaching experiences from Durham Public Schools, and management experiences from the casino and hotel industry.

Throughout her career in education, she has facilitated training and professional development, chaired literacy teams, mentored new teachers and students, hosted student teachers, and participated on various committees and boards.

Raenel completed literacy training at Lesley University and earned a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction from the University of Phoenix. In 2013, she completed all required coursework for a doctorate in educational leadership.

Raenel is passionate about education and is committed to students meeting their academic potentials in a safe and fun learning environment.

Much of her work and research has been grounded in the belief that all children deserve a quality education. On a personal note, Raenel loves to cook, travel, and spend time with family.

Raenel married her high school sweetheart, Jesse, and they have a daughter who graduated from Mercer University and a son who graduated from NC State University.