Family and Consumer Sciences, B.S.Ed. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Master's in Education, M.S.Ed. from Gwynedd Mercy University Instructional Learning Technology Certification- Temple University PA Level II Teaching Certifications: Family and Consumer Sciences K-12, Middle Level Mathematics 7-9, Health Education K-12 PA Certified Instructional Technology Specialist, Pre K- 12
Ms. Rachel Back
Family & Consumer Sciences Department Coordinator
Ms. Back has been a certified Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) teacher since 2012. She has experience in teaching students in grades 7-12 and also holds teaching certifications in Mathematics and Health Education. Additionally, she is a certified Instructional Technology Specialist. Throughout her teaching experience, she has developed various curriculums for FCS, along with discovering new methods of integrating technology and other areas of academic studies into the classroom.
In addition to her classroom teaching career, Ms. Back has also been a fitness instructor since 2009. She has taught internationally, hosted multiple fitness events, and helped children and adults in her community live a healthier lifestyle. Ms. Back enjoys traveling, being active, illustration and design of various art forms, nutrition, cooking, fashion, and clothing construction.
Degrees & Certifications
Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing and a minor in Design from Radford University. Master of Education in Career and Technical Education from Temple University. Certified in Pennsylvania with an Instructional I Teaching Certificate in both Business, Computer, and Information Technology (BCIT) PK–12 and Family & Consumer Sciences (FACS).
Mrs. Stephanie Rauenzahn
Family & Consumer Sciences Teacher
Mrs. Stephanie Rauenzahn has been a certified Family & Consumer Science teacher since 2019, bringing experience from both the business world and the classroom. She has taught a variety of Business and Family & Consumer Science courses, always with the goal of making learning enjoyable and meaningful. She is especially passionate about helping students develop essential life skills through hands-on cooking labs and interactive activities.
Mrs. Rauenzahn has redesigned the introductory Food Prep course to focus on fundamental cooking techniques, while incorporating fun challenges, games, and events to keep students engaged. Before transitioning into education, she worked in the fashion industry in New York City as a Production Assistant for well-known brands such as Gap and J.Crew.
In 2014, after the birth of her son, she made the decision to pursue a career in teaching, moving from the NYC area to New Hope to focus on family life and her hobbies, including sewing, gardening, and enjoying the outdoors. In 2018, she welcomed her daughter, and life has been a lively adventure ever since! Mrs. Rauenzahn loves being part of the CRN community and values the strong relationships she builds with her students—relationships that often last well beyond graduation.
