Rebecca serves the GEAR UP O+K=C team as a College Coach in Oklahoma City Public Schools. In this role, she follows the Check & Connect Student Engagement Intervention Model in mentoring students who need additional support to help them achieve consistent school attendance and academic success. She works directly with families, school staff, and community service providers to connect students to resources and remove barriers, with the long-term goal of preparation for post-secondary education. Rebecca previously served as a teacher in the Putnam City School District for nine years. 

She strongly believes that if children have the presence of a caring, trusted adult keeping them accountable, then they will be able to grow into healthy adults. The students she serves are her motivation each and every day as she assists them in their educational journey. She enjoys family time and is a proud aunt. 

Rebecca received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics and Law from Southern Nazarene University and her Master of Education degree in School Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma.