About Us

Meet the Director

Hello! I’m Rachna Patel, the proud Founder and Director of RAAC Academy. Welcome to our community, where we embark together on a transformative academic journey filled with boundless opportunities. With over 15 years of experience in education, my commitment is to elevate educational standards by fostering a nurturing environment that promotes curiosity and in-depth learning. At RAAC, we champion hands-on projects and real-world application of knowledge, complemented by enriching extracurricular activities that sharpen practical skills.

Our Vision at RAAC Academy
We aim to be at the forefront of innovative education, nurturing future leaders who are academically robust and eager to make a significant global impact.

Join us at RAAC Academy—where we inspire, empower, and lead the way to a promising future. Come ‘Rock with RAAC’ and discover how education can transcend traditional teaching.

Welcome to RAAC Academy!

At RAAC, we provide an adventure that fosters new perspectives, celebrates milestones, and develops lifelong skills. Our mission is to empower K-12 students through dynamic, STEM-based activities and practical experiences that prepare them not only for academic success but for life.

RAAC Academy is more than a school—it’s a launchpad for a promising future. We strive to cultivate well-rounded individuals who excel academically, uphold values, and innovate fearlessly. Embark on this exciting journey with us, where education is the catalyst for a radiant tomorrow.

Join to Rock With RAAC—where possibilities are limitless and every student is a star.

Meet Our Passionate Team!

Welcome to the heart of our educational community – Our Teachers. Here, we proudly introduce the dedicated individuals who play a pivotal role in shaping the minds and futures of our students. Our team of passionate educators is committed to providing an enriching and supportive learning environment, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

Rachna Patel

Hello! My goal is to profoundly impact students through a dynamic, interactive platform that offers a wide range of courses. Inspired by personal challenges, I founded RAAC Academy, a place that adapts to each student’s unique learning needs. My foremost aim is to cultivate a genuine thirst for knowledge among my students, fostering a love for learning. By tailoring immersive, hands-on projects, I empower students to not only absorb, but also retain the knowledge they acquire.

I, along with my team, passionately teach a variety of subjects, including Science, Robotics, Art, Entrepreneurship, Math, and Writing, among others, all designed to spark curiosity and develop essential real-world skills. At RAAC, we are more than a school; we are a community where education ignites potential and transforms futures.

Join me to Rock With RAAC!

Tatlin Brickman

With a deep-rooted passion for nurturing young minds and empowering the leaders of tomorrow, I bring 7+ years of dedicated experience in leadership development to the realm of homeschool teaching. I am Tatlin, a homeschool educator committed to providing an enriching environment for children to thrive academically, socially, and personally. I teach Spanish and Physical Education [PE] classes for different grade levels. You may call me Ms. Tate!

Alkesh Patel

With 15+ years in the industry, I lead a team of research scientists and engineers in multimodal natural language understanding and machine learning. I am passionate about creating innovative and user-centric solutions that leverage the latest advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the user experience and satisfaction. Teaching AI to students will enable them to better understand how computers “think”, build their own AI projects, and improve their problem-solving skills.

Ria Sharma

I have been teaching Art since 2017, and have had the honor to mentor hundreds of students. I am recognized as an award winning Art Teacher, Artist, and Photographer. I have received three distinction and 20+ awards! I truly love Art! I have also had eight Solo Shows, 50+ International/group exhibitions. My typical style of Cubism has been covered by many leading newspapers, internationally. My core expertise includes, but is not limited to:

Alcohol Ink, Charcoal Drawing, Pastels, Drawings, Portraits, Body Proportions, Architectural Perspectives/ Plan/ Elevations, English Calligraphy & Arabic Calligraphy, Acrylic Painting, Palette Knife Painting in Acrylic, Urban Sketching, and Photography.

Madeline Segovia

I believe in working hard to be successful in life. I have a passion for growth and learning. Over the past three years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in various leadership roles, which have taught me the importance of teamwork, dedication, and inspiring others. I also enjoy crocheting, dancing, and giving back to my community through volunteering. These hobbies allow me to express my creativity, stay active, and make a positive impact. I’m always excited to grow, take on new opportunities, and make a difference!

Parents Reviews

What Parents Have to Say

Lee Wilcox Walsh

She is very talented and sweet and always makes you feel at ease. She is so creative I don’t think there’s anything she can’t do. I actually met Rachna at a yard sale and noticed her paintings right away. She also does birthday parties and she was planning the 16th party for my twins, unfortunately my whole family got a terrible flu the week of the party and I was devastated so no party, but she was so understanding and it would have been awesome! And just another note, I went with her to a tutoring session and I was so amazed! I have a degree in education and she taught this little girl so clearly and made it seem so easy that I even learned some things from her!! She is great at everything she does so don’t miss out!

Neha Gupta Agarwal

I highly recommend Rachna’s Art & Academic Club!

Opus 11 School of Music

We had the best time on Sunday with Miss Rachna! The older kids made guitars and did a musical buzzer trivia, the younger ones made a drum and shakers! Loved seeing the creativity from everyone, reunion of ‘old friends’ and creation of new ones. If you haven’t had a chance to learn about Rachna Patel – she has a variety of classes ranging from anatomy to math to art, and even hosts birthday parties!

Dunn Family Dental

Our staff put together some goodie bags for the kids at Rachna’s Art & Academic Club! Thanks Rachna for letting our office help with this amazing program you have started!

Saumya Kumar Dang

Rachna’s crafts are great, she has a great sense of art and makes the kids feel at ease. My kids love her classes!

Holli McBride

I just cannot say enough about how wonderful Rachna is with kids! Both my kiddos had an amazing time at camp with her and came home with some really cool projects! Rachna is firm, but always kind. She is fun and also very responsible. I enjoy her enthusiasm for not only finding new fun projects for her kids to work on, but for getting parents involved also! She has been talking with me about a “buzzer night” and also a paint night as a family activity. She is just fun. I believe that her camps are a great value also. We can’t wait for the next one!

Ina Selutin Heneghan

My daughter took a baking class a few weekends ago and loved it! We will be back for more classes for sure. Great program and great teacher!

Veronica Teague Wages

I have known Rachna since she was in high school. She has always been great with children! She is so loving and kind! She is also brilliant and can teach your children many things! My children would light up when they knew she was coming! You will not regret signing your children up for her classes!