Rachel Washko

Giant Staff Member of the Month

Rachel Washko, a 2nd-grade teacher at Crockett Elementary, is our Giant Staff Member of the Month for September 2021. Rachel was nominated by a parent of a student in her class for a simple act of kindness and going the extra mile. Mrs. Washko creates handwritten cards for all her students and mails them to their homes as soon as they appear on her roster for the upcoming school year. Students experiencing the excitement and nervousness a new school year brings are put at ease by her willingness to go the extra mile. Aside from being an incredible teacher, Rachel served in the Coast Guard before retiring in 2015. She is described as a dedicated teacher who shows kindness and love for each one of her students. Thank you to Houston Methodist Baytown for sponsoring this award.