Hi there! I’m Rachel Barrick, and I am over the moon to be a part of the Earth School team! A recent East Tennessee State University Art & Design graduate, I have a deep passion for craft art originating from nature - weaving, welding, ceramics, fibers, woodworking, etc.! There is something so wonderful about taking what mother nature has provided and turning it into something of equal beauty but unique to us! I am excited to share all of these wonderful processes I have learned with others, and how they can really help guide one’s emotions and state of mind. When I am not an instructor or creating art, you can often find me enjoying a hike in the starlight, snuggling with my cat Momo, or scuba diving with whale sharks!

My work with children in the past has included daycare instructor, special needs and middle school girls soccer coach, and countless fun weeks as a camp counselor. Working with young children has always been the goal! So finally my dream to combine my love for the arts, nature, and education for children is coming to fruition at the Earth School!