by Linda de Azevedo, Rachel’s Mom

I guess you could say Rachel is right-smack-in-the-middle of our family. Being number five of nine children puts four siblings above her and four below her. However, she did sort-of become the oldest child when her siblings left for college and/or got married. So I guess I could say she fits anywhere and that is how she relates so well to everyone in her life.

When I Googled “middle child”, I found this reference that sounded to me like Rachel!

Middle Child: Middle children have less of a clear-cut role in the family; instead, they often make a place for themselves outside the family, creating a network of close friends, venturing away from the family physically, and breaking the mold intellectually as well.

I was struck with how that could describe Rachel and her place in life and with Signing Time! She has created a worldwide network of friends and family, and she keeps on amazing me with her awards, her awareness, her friendships, her music and acting, and her dedication to making things happen for children of all abilities. She and her husband Aaron, and their amazing daughters, Leah and Lucy, are changing the world with their vision.

These few random snap shots of Rachel growing up might give you a glimpse of the different sides of the Rachel I know.

Love you and wishing you a Happy Birthday, Rachel! Love, Mom

Come see Rachel Coleman at this year’s Nevada Homeschool Expo in Las Vegas

What: Signing Time Presentation by Rachel Coleman

Rachel will be sharing the benefits of using sign language in educational settings. Plus, you’ll get a peek at the new Signing Time Classroom Edition, which makes it even easier for all educators to incorporate signs in their daily routines and in their current curriculum.

Where: The Nevada Homeschool Expo

Community Lutheran Church
3720 E. Tropicana Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89121

When: Saturday August 8, 2009
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

A meet and greet will follow the event.

Additional Information: Registration for this event is required. Admission varies.

To register, visit: http://2009nhe-event.eventbrite.com/

Rachel Coleman is a featured presenter at Baby Time Expo.

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Wondering how to sign with your little one? Rachel will be sharing the benefits of signing with your babies and toddlers and walking you through how to start in your family. Signing and singing will be included in Rachel’s presentation.

When: Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 1:00pm

Where: San Diego Convention Center
111 Harbor Street
San Diego, CA 92101

Tickets: $6 per adult

For more information visit http://www.babytimeexpo.com/

Come see Rachel Coleman at the New Mexico School for the Deaf

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What: A Signing Time Performance with Rachel Coleman

When: Sunday, June 14th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Where: At the New Mexico School for the Deaf in the Larson Gym, located at 1060 Cerrillos Road in Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87505.

Additional Information: Come and meet Rachel and take pictures with her after the show. This is event is free and open to the general public

BabyTime Expo Features Rachel Coleman, Signing Time Founder

Las Vegas, NV….. BabyTime Expo, a public event celebrating babies and toddlers and their families, will take place Saturday May 2 and Sunday, May 3, at the South Point Hotel, conveniently located at I-15 and Silverado Ranch.  The show will feature all the providers and goods needed to fill babies’ and toddlers’ lives with fun, joy and good health.  In its second year, the show will include more product manufacturers, retailers and service providers aimed at pregnant women and children ages 0 – 4.

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