Rachel Ryder
Raychel Ryder is the pen name for the author of Haven in the Hood which is based on the true story of Maria (fictitious name) and her life in a dangerous, high crime neighborhood over a 26 year period. Raychel started a teaching career in 1982 and took a twelve year hiatus as a “stay-at-home mom/wife” who raised her children, coached volleyball, managed a softball team and earned a master’s degree in education during that time. She only recently retired from a 19 year stint as an adjunct...

