Rachel Pearson

Rachel Pearson is from Nashville, Tennessee. She always wanted to go to college, like her sisters, and she did! Rachel graduated from Next Steps at Vanderbilt in 2012, and she has worked as a Teacher Assistant at the Gardner School in Nashville since then. Through her stable work life and good decision-making skills, Rachel bought her own car and has been able to afford some international travel. Rachel’s church life continues to be a central part of her life as seen through her dedication to participating in many aspects of church life.

“Rachel always brought me a smile. I remember we would always hang out at the Commons talking. I have a cool photo I got when I graduated. It is in a Vandy frame and is one of my favorite mementos. She was always so outgoing. She got a cool new car a few months ago.”

-Steven Greiner, Next Steps at Vanderbilt, Class of 2012;

Research Assistant, Vanderbilt University