The Team
Who We Are
Rachel Ragsdale-Vazquez
Founder & Regional Director
Rachel (Founder and Owner) holds a California Teaching Credential for grades PreK–12 and has teaching experience across early childhood and elementary levels, including PreK–5 and infant/toddler programs. She brings over ten years of experience in teaching and operating a daycare setting, and previously taught phonics to children ages 2–6 through the Learning Adventures program.
Rachel founded Bright Bubbles Academy, beginning with a large family home daycare in
Rancho Santa Margarita, which she successfully operated for over three years. Her commitment to a growth mindset and persistence led to the expansion of Bright Bubbles Academy into a full child care center in Orange in 2024.
She strongly believes that intelligence can continually grow through valuing education and maintaining a passion for lifelong learning. This philosophy is reflected in her academic
background, which includes a Certificate in Child Development, a Bachelor’s Degree in
Interdisciplinary Studies (K–12), and a Master’s Degree in Education with an emphasis in
Learning and Technology. Rachel actively pursues ongoing professional development in
education and child development, both for herself and for her staff.
Luis Vazquez
CFO & Administrator
Luis Vazquez Co-founded Bright Bubbles Academy along with Rachel in 2021. The vision that both shared was to create The BBA Way! to provide a quality, well-rounded program that brings a family environment to early childhood education.
Luis has a professional aviation background serving as a line Captain, Instructor, Examiner, and Chief Pilot. Currently, he is a Captain of a Boeing 737 for a Major US Airline. In addition, Luis holds a Bachelor in Aviation Science from Utah Valley University and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Western Governors University.
Luis has taken the role of the financial/staff/parent relations administrator, or what he calls "the not-so-much-fun job compared to teaching the children". Luis is also known as Mr. Luis by the children when he visits the classrooms.
RSM Montessori Staff
Orange The BBA Way! Staff
