Rachelle Gianni
Garden Educator
Pleasant Hill Elementary
Rachelle Gianni, a passionate garden educator at Pleasant Hill Elementary with over 13 years of preschool teaching/director experience, loves the outdoors and is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle through hands-on gardening. As a mother of two and a long-time volunteer, she has seen how outdoor garden programs enhance children’s development by fostering a love for nature, healthy eating habits, and physical well-being through activities like planting, harvesting, and cooking. She finds joy in providing a welcoming space for young students to explore mindfulness and creativity while supporting a variety of educational experiences through organic gardening. Rachelle is excited to be part of Growing Healthy Kids. She is dedicated to bringing these benefits to the Pleasant Hill Elementary community nurturing healthy bodies, minds, and spirits through the school garden.