Originally from Hawaii, Racquel moved to Colorado Springs in 1991 when her father retired from the US Army.  After getting a degree in Business Administration and working as an accountant for 10 years, Racquel, traded in her 10-key to answer God’s call to serve the children at New Life Church.  Racquel served in the Nursery and KidsLife before accepting her current position as the oversight for kinderBASE (Children’s Preschool Department) and is passionate about partnering with parents to raise healthy children that love God and His Word.
 
Racquel and her husband Andy enjoy spending time together, camping, traveling, and raising their seven children, Courtnee, Caleb, Trent, Haley, Hannah, Landon, and Bailey.