Rachel Rooney
About Rachel Rooney
Rachel Rooney is the Associate Director of Product Management at Great Minds, where she has worked since 2015. She holds a BA in Political Science from Northwestern University and a Master's in Education and Social Policy, along with extensive experience in educational resource management and professional development.
Current Role at Great Minds
Rachel Rooney currently serves as the Associate Director of Product Management at Great Minds, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she operates remotely from Northern Virginia. Her responsibilities include overseeing product management initiatives and ensuring the successful execution of projects within the organization.
Previous Experience at Great Minds
Prior to her current role, Rachel Rooney worked at Great Minds in various capacities. She served as the Senior Product Manager from 2020 to 2023, following her tenure as the Assistant Director of Editorial and Resource Management from 2013 to 2020. During her time in these roles, she contributed to the development and management of educational resources.
Educational Background
Rachel Rooney holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Northwestern University. She also earned a Master of Science in Education and Social Policy from Northwestern University. Additionally, she obtained a master’s degree in secondary education from Hunter College, City University of New York, and a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Vassar College.
Professional Development Experience
Before joining Great Minds, Rachel Rooney worked at the Newberry Library as the Director of Professional Development Programs for Teachers from 2007 to 2013. In this role, she focused on creating and managing programs aimed at enhancing the skills of educators. She has over 15 years of experience in developing educational resources and professional development initiatives.
Teaching Experience
Rachel Rooney has more than a decade of experience as a teacher. She began her career teaching third and eighth grades in New York, NY, and later taught high school world and American literature in Pittsburgh, PA. This extensive teaching background informs her work in educational resource management and product development.