Rebecca Childs' campaign for the Rowan County Board of Education is her first run for public office.

Rebecca currently works as a program manager of training services at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. She previously worked as a teacher in the Dominican Republic and as a broker at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. She also founded S.O.S. Youth Centers and owns Go-To Girl Realty.

Rebecca holds a bachelor's degree in business administration and entrepreneurship from the University of Southern California, a master's degree in education from Framingham State University, and a doctorate degree in educational leadership and administration from Western Carolina University. She is married to her husband, with whom she has 2 children. She is a member of the Isenberg Parent Teacher's Association and volunteers with the non-profit organization, Communities In Schools Rowan County.