Rachel with her former students in Houston, Texas.

Meet Rachel Blakeslee

I’m a former classroom teacher and a longtime advocate for public education. I'm also a mom who cares deeply about our schools. Over the years, I’ve consistently spoken up for students, families and educators — like in 2024, when my daughter’s elementary school was slated for closure. Working with other neighborhood parents, we organized and we saved our school. I know that for many Anchorage parents, every year can be confusing and challenging, wondering what new cuts or changes you might face at your child’s school.

I’m running for a seat on the Anchorage School Board because like so many families and educators, I’m exhausted by the constant churn of crises in our school system, and I believe we must do better.