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Meet the Director

I, Rachna Patel, welcome you to our RAAC family to take this academic journey together, filled with a world of intriguing opportunities!

Hello! I am the proud founder and director of RAAC Academy, and at the core of my mission lies the role of a teacher, a mentor, and a guiding force for all my students. With an MBA and a rich teaching experience spanning 15+ years, I am a passionate, self-driven entrepreneur who deeply values leadership, innovation, and the profound potential within each student. Teaching is not just my profession; it’s my vocation. Inspiring others is my mission and educating is my passion. I find fulfillment in guiding and nurturing the intellect and creativity of young minds. My goal is to help students obtain a wealth of knowledge to foresee a bright future ahead of them.

—>Discover more and meet the inspiring RAAC Team HERE!

Welcome Aboard, RAAC Families!

Welcome to RAAC Academy, where education meets passion, creativity, and personal growth!

At RAAC, we believe in creating a vibrant space where learning is more than just academics—it’s an adventure. Here, students discover new perspectives, celebrate milestones, and develop skills that will last a lifetime. We don’t just teach; we inspire, ignite curiosity, and nurture each student’s potential to soar.

Our mission is to propel K-12 students toward greatness through dynamic, STEM-based activities that go beyond traditional methods. We focus on practical skills and real-world knowledge, preparing our students not just for exams, but for life. My personal journey of overcoming challenges fuels my dedication to guiding students toward resilience and success.

RAAC Academy isn’t just a school—it’s a launchpad for a bright and promising future. We shape well-rounded individuals who excel academically, embody values, and embrace innovation. Join us on this exciting journey, where possibilities are limitless, and education is a catalyst for a radiant tomorrow. Unleash your potential at RAAC—let’s build a brighter future together. Enroll now and “Rock with RAAC”!

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.

—>Get to know each teacher and their expertise by clicking HERE!

Our Teachers

Rachna Patel

With 20+ years of dedicated teaching experience, I proudly serve as the visionary Founder and Director of RAAC, driven by the fervent mission of igniting a passion for academic excellence within our students, thereby paving the way for a radiant future. 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 wholeheartedly encourage active participation in extracurricular, project-based endeavors, enabling students to apply and hone their newfound skills in real-world scenarios. 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.

Michael Grady

Island boy initially; love Math and Sciences; Pure Mathematics from UC Berkeley; taught High School Math and languages at nearby High Schools, from which teaching has become a passion. 40 years of Software career in Data Communications and Operating Systems; Text Input in various languages of the World… “you touch a Mac, that’s my stuff”. Getting the right answer is good. How one thinks about a problem in their own imaginative way is more important. I teach the following courses: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, Physics, Chemistry, Spanish, and French.

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!