Rachel Chappell is an author and education consultant specializing in craft-based writing education and differentiated instruction. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a BS in Elementary Education. She is the co-author of Models for Teaching Writing-Craft Target Skills (Maupin House, 2005) and is currently a gifted-resource teacher in Florida.

Rachel, along with Beth Stevens and Terri Heidger, is a partner in The Apron Ladies, an educational company that creates and sells educational aprons and other unique reading tools around the world. The Apron Ladies are available for professional development at your schools. Contact them at www.apronladies.com for more information.

The Apron Ladies are presenting at the following conferences and workshops:

International Reading Association:

May 4-8, 2008; Atlanta, GA

Buy The Apron Ladies' books, aprons, and wristbands at the Maupin House booth!