Rachael Gaunce is a certified Pursuit of Balance Life Strategy Coach and an AMS Certified Montessori Early Childhood Teacher. She currently leads a classroom of 3-6 year old children at Sterling Montessori Academy and Charter School. She received her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and her Master's of Education at Xavier University. Rachael has and continues to work with children in a variety of settings (from homes to different Montessori schools to traditional schools). She encompases the philosophies of both Montessori and Pursuit of Balance when working with young children.

Rachael was in the inaugural graduating class of Pursuit of Balance and is currently on track to become the Head of School with the future Pursuit of Balance Lifestyle School.