Rachel Hallock

Board of Directors

Rachel is a dedicated Earth Science and Physics teacher in the Finger Lakes region of New York, where she brings her passion for the natural world into the classroom. With a decade of teaching experience, she emphasizes hands-on learning, using local natural areas to help students connect with science in meaningful ways.

Her background in education began at the Cayuga Nature Center, where she progressed from environmental educator to camp director. In these roles, she managed camp operations, developed curricula, maintained the 100-acre property, and led outdoor programming. At CNC, she also wore the hats of lifeguard, ropes course facilitator, and animal caretaker.

Rachel holds a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from the University of Florida, a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Physics from Ithaca College, and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She is passionate about lifelong learning and actively pursues ongoing professional development, including attending summer field schools in paleontology and geology. Rachel is an avid adventurer and loves exploring national parks (14/63 so far!), deepening her appreciation for conservation, geology, and outdoor education.

A lifelong lover of Camp Little Notch, Rachel (Alaska) attended as a camper for years, participating in nearly every program offered, including the CIT program in 2008. It was at CLN that she first learned to paddle, climb, backpack, and be a leader—skills that shaped her passion for outdoor education and adventure. She returned as a volunteer in the summer of 2011 to help reopen the site and later served on the board while completing her undergraduate degree.