MS. RACHEL

Ms. Rachel: YouTube Star and Early Childhood Educator

Personal Information

• Full Name: Rachel Anne Griffin Accurso

• Date of Birth: November 30, 1982 (42 years old as of May 2025)

• Place of Birth: Biddeford, Maine, United States

• Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

• Nationality: American

• Profession: YouTuber, Social Media Personality, Educator, Singer, Songwriter

Early Life and Education

Rachel Anne Griffin Accurso was born on November 30, 1982, in Biddeford, Maine, and raised in Sanford, Maine. She attended Sanford High School, where she was involved in theater, and later pursued higher education at the University of Southern Maine. Rachel earned a master's degree in music education from New York University in 2016. She is currently pursuing a second master's degree in early childhood education .

Career and Online Presence

In 2019, Rachel launched her YouTube channel, "Songs for Littles," in response to the lack of educational content available for her son, who had a speech delay. The channel focuses on language development for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through songs and interactive play. As of May 2025, the channel has amassed over 14.8 million subscribers and more than 10.8 billion views .

Rachel's content is characterized by its use of slowed speech, clear enunciation, sign language, and inclusive subject matter, all informed by research on early childhood development. Her husband, Aron Accurso, a Broadway music director and composer, contributes to the channel by writing and arranging music and operating puppet characters named Georgie and Herbie .

In addition to her YouTube success, Rachel has expanded her reach to other platforms. She has over 2.5 million followers on TikTok, where she shares educational content and engages with her audience. In 2025, four compilation episodes of "Ms. Rachel" were released on Netflix, featuring lessons on key preschool topics like speech, letters, numbers, and shapes .

Personal Life

Rachel is married to Aron Accurso, and together they have two children. Their first child, Thomas, was born in 2018, and their second child was welcomed via surrogacy in April 2025 .

Advocacy and Impact

Beyond her educational content, Rachel is committed to making a positive impact on the world. In May 2024, she launched a fundraising campaign through Cameo, offering personalized videos with all proceeds going to Save the Children's emergency fund. The campaign raised over $50,000 in a short period, demonstrating her influence and dedication to global causes .