Rebecca and Chris both found their passion in life in teaching. In August of 2018, their paths crossed when Rebecca joined Success Academy and was assigned to work at Bronx 1 as a 2nd grade special education teacher. With less than 2 weeks until the start of the year Rebecca was informed she would now be teaching a 3rd grade ICT classroom with someone named Chris. The two met and began to plan and prepare their classroom, with much help from Rebecca’s countless Pinterest boards and ongoing lists. One evening, while setting up their classroom library, Rebecca’s mom called and insisted the pair leave school and come over for take out of Chris’ choice. At the end of dinner, Rebecca’s mother knew there was something special between the two and insisted to Rebecca that they would date. Rebecca was adamant they were simply co-teachers. Turns out mother knows best!

Chris told Rebecca that he had planned a special celebration for the end of the school year. On the drive to the surprise, Rebecca thought that she was going to get a dog. Little did she know what was in store. Upon arrival at The Williamsburg Hotel, the normally easy-going Chris was in different form, unsatisfied with the service, pushing back with staff, and demanding a better seat in the Water Tower Bar. The reason for this behavior became clear as Chris invited Rebecca out onto the rooftop balcony where their song was playing, got down on one knee, and proposed. As the sun set over the Manhattan skyline, Rebecca accepted and their life together officially began.