Rachel Wacaster

I was born and raised in Sacramento, CA.  I have 3 brothers and a sister.  My mother is/was one of my best friends.  We shared a passion for teaching.  Sadly, she passed away in 2009.  As a child, I was a gymnast until the age of 14, then I was a cheerleader and on the swim team in High School.  I always did well in school and knew I wanted to be a teacher.  It is my passion.  In college I fell in love with Group Fitness (Aerobics, as we called it back then).  While at Brigham Young University I began training and studying to certify in Group Fitness.  I also majored in Spanish teaching with a minor in Political Science.  I went on to earn a Masters degree in Spanish with an emphasis in Pedagogy.  Throughout my senior year of college and graduate school I taught Group Fitness classes.  After graduation I moved to Las Vegas, NV and found a teaching position at Silverado High School.  I also met my husband in Las Vegas who also has a great passion for fitness and sports.  In 2000 we had our first child, a son, Tyler.  In 2002 we moved to Texas.  In 2003 we had our second child, a daughter, Cally.  I love them so much.  We learn and grow together every day.  They are both very active, Tyler in football and Cally with gymnastics.  I have been teaching High School and Group Fitness classes all along.  My husband and I have recently divorced.  We are good friends and are dedicated to our children and being the best parents we can.  I love teaching fitness classes.  In the last few years I have discovered new fitness formats and developed a special interest in Yoga.  My goals are to continue teaching school and fitness and raise my children with love.