Hi everyone!

My name is Rachel Manz and I teach 2nd grade here at Summit Street School! I grew up in Waterbury, Vermont. Growing up I loved being outside- hiking, swimming, and cross country skiing. I attended St. Lawrence University in upstate New York for college where I earned a B.S. in Psychology and a minor in education. During college I studied abroad in London where I had the opportunity to work in an elementary school in Essex, England. After college I returned to Vermont and attended Saint Michael's College where I earned an M.Ed with a focus in reading. I started working at Summit Street School in 2011 and have taught 3rd, 1st, and now 2nd grade. I am currently finishing a doctoral degree at Southern New Hampshire University.

I live in Jericho, Vermont with my husband and our 4 pets- Batilda, Millicent, Gilderoy, and Bellatrix. We love to golf and enjoy lots of other outdoor adventures!

View 2023-24 class photos in this Google Drive folder.