How Old Is Rachel?
Rachel Griffin was born on November 30, 1982, in Biddeford, Maine. She is 41 years old now. Rachel is known as a YouTuber, social media figure, songwriter, and teacher. In 2019, she and her husband Aron Accurso started their YouTube channel, Ms. Rachel – Toddler Learning Videos. Their channel is very popular, with 9.25 million subscribers on April 16th, 2024.
She went to Sanford High School. By 2016, Rachel got a master’s in music education from New York University. Now, she’s working on another master’s degree in early childhood education. Rachel has a lot of experience in educating children and entertaining them. Many future teachers and parents look up to her for inspiration.
Rachel’s Career and Internet Fame
Rachel hit big success with her Songs for Littles on YouTube. This YouTube series helps toddlers and infants learn to talk. It mixes famous children’s songs with new music.
At first, Songs for Littles was a live class. But it grew a lot on YouTube during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rachel wears a pink shirt, overalls, and a headband in her videos. This look has become really famous.
The Songs for Littles team is very diverse. It includes people like actress and teacher Keisha Gilles and diversity and inclusion consultant Alexa Smith. They also work with speech therapist Frida Matute, animator and editor Beth Jean, and singer-songwriter Jules Hoffman.
Besides YouTube, Rachel also has a big presence on TikTok. She has over 2.5 million followers. People know her on TikTok as Ms. Rachel.
Rachel’s Impact and Fundraising Efforts
Rachel is not just a successful YouTuber and social media star. She uses her influence for good. Recently, she started a fundraiser on TikTok and Instagram. This fundraiser helps Save the Children’s emergency fund in war zones.
This effort by Rachel is global. It supports places like the Gaza Strip, Sudan, Ukraine, and the Congo. She sold personalized videos on Cameo to gather funds.
In a short time, Rachel raised more than $50,000 through 500 Cameo videos. This shows how much her fans support her cause.
There’s a downside though. Rachel has faced online bullying and negative feedback for her work. Thus, she turned off comments on YouTube and Instagram to stop this negativity.
But, Rachel doesn’t let this stop her. She is dedicated to helping children around the world. Her work in raising funds and her commitment to charity show her strong desire to make a positive change.
