Whitaker Rachel

Rachel Whitaker

4th Grade Teacher
Pathfinder Elementary

Hello! I'm Mrs. Whitaker and I teach 4th grade at Pathfinder Elementary. I graduated from Missouri Western State University in May 2019 with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL).

My husband and I live in Platte City with our three daughters, ages 5, 3, and 1. I am excited to start this journey with your student.

The easiest way to reach me is by email, and I will do my best to respond to emails the same day that I receive them. The best time to contact me is during your child's specials or at the end of the day.

2025-26 Schedule

8:25-8:45 Arrival/Morning Work

8:45-9:00 Morning Meeting

9:00-9:50 Specials

9:50-10:10 LEAD Time

10:10-10:25 Number Talk

10:25-11:45 Math Workshop

11:45-12:05 Grade Level Anchor Time

12:05-12:40 Writers Workshop

12:40-1:10 Lunch

1:10-1:45 Science

1:45-2:15 Recess

2:15-2:45 Readers Workshop

2:45-3:30 Small Group Reading

3:30-3:45 Pack Up/Closing Circle

3:45-3:50 Dismissal

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 816-436-6670

The Platte County R-3 School District Board of Education is committed to maintaining a workplace and educational environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs, services, activities and facilities. In accordance with law, the district strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment against employees, students or others on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities, or in employment. As required by law, the district provides equal access to district facilities and related benefits and services and will not discriminate against any group officially affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America, the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, or any other youth groups designated in applicable federal law. The Platte County R-3 School District is an equal opportunity employer. Inquiries or concerns regarding the application of this notice may be referred to our district’s Compliance Officer. Any person who is unable to resolve a problem or grievance arising under Title VI, Title IX, the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, or Title II of the ADA, may contact the Office for Civil Rights, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Kansas City, MO 64106, phone number (816) 268-0550.

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Pathfinder Elementary Platte County School District

816-436-6670