Rachel K Wilczewski

Upper School Debate Director and Middle School Humanities Teacher

808-885-7933 ext. 7108

Mrs. Wilczewski (pronounced Will-chess-key) joined the Parker School ‘ohana in 2024 with more than three decades of experience and passion for coaching and teaching. Mrs. Wilczewski holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communications/broadcasting from Southern Illinois University and a masters of science degree in secondary education from Suffolk University in Boston, Massachusetts. She has taught English/humanities and coached debate for more than 30 years in Massachusetts, Oregon, and California. Mrs. Wilczewski is a recipient of the prestigious National Speech and Debate Association 4-diamond coach award as well as Oregon Speech Educator of the Year in 2017, and Speech and Coach of the Year by the National Federation of State High School Associations also in 2017. With a strong background in Advanced Placement and Honors English Language Arts, Mrs. Wilczewski is dedicated to fostering an environment where discourse and advocacy are integral to the curriculum. She emphasizes student inquiry to drive experiential learning, critical thinking, text analysis, synthesis, problem-solving, and the practical application of knowledge and skills. However, she believes wholeheartedly that students should have fun while they’re learning, and constructs her lessons to maximize student engagement. Mrs.Wilczewski is married, has four grown daughters, and enjoys vacationing together in Sunriver, Oregon, where Mrs. Wilczewski grew up. During her free time, Mrs. Wilczewski looks forward to exploring the many treasures of the island and learning more about the Hawaiian people, history, and traditions.She shares, “ My first year teaching, my principal ended convocation reminding teachers ‘Everybody is somebody’s little darling’. This became my mantra, but it didn’t resonate internally until I had my own children. Suddenly, I wanted all of their teachers to see the special gifts in my daughters that I saw; I wanted their teachers to ignite their intrinsic spark to learn and fan the fiery moments of discovery, never to extinguish their curiosity and desire to know, create, appreciate, do, or become. I strive to be that teacher for every one of my students.”