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Teacher Bio

My name is Rachael Durham and this is my 10th year teaching (7th at PHS). I am certified in both Social Studies and English Language Arts and have taught a variety of courses and grade-levels throughout my 9 years including World History, World Geography, Reading Intervention, 6th grade English, 9th and 10th Grade Pre-AP English, AP English Language and Composition (this year!) and Academic Decathlon.  I am also the Class of 2026 class sponsor. 

My husband is a PHS graduate, so it is really fun to work at his HS alma mater and be part of the wonderful Pearland community! I have two beautiful children: a son who is 3, and a daughter who is 5. They love coming to campus with me and participating in the amazing extracurriculars that PHS has to offer. In fact, my daughter cannot wait until she will be dancing on the 'big stage' as a Pearland High School Prancer. 

I am grateful every day for the opportunity to work with students and help them discover how brilliant and capable they are and I am excited to welcome and get to know my students and experience the new adventures the 2024-2025 school year will bring! 

Degrees and Certifications

Degrees:

• BA in Political Science with minor in Art History, University of California, Berkeley

Certifications:

• ELA
• Social Studies
• ESL

Contact Information

Email: durhamr@pearlandisd.org

School Phone: 281-997-7445

Class Schedule

• 1st Period: PAP English I
• 2nd Period: Conference
• 3rd Period: PAP English I
• 4th Period: AP English Language & Composition
• 5th Period: Academic Decathlon 
• Lunch: A Lunch
• 6th Period: AP English Language & Composition
• 7th Period: AP English Language & Composition

Conference Period

2nd Period - 8:08 AM - 8:55 AM

Tutorials

Wednesday after school or by appointment 

Quick Access (frequently used resources)

• Skyward Links to an external site.
• Canvas Parent Access
• Canvas Parent Access (Set Up) Links to an external site.
• Canvas Student Guides Links to an external site.