Teaching Staff

Rayna Remondini, is one of our original founding members. She is deeply invested in our community. She’s a dedicated mother of six and has been homeschooling her children for over 13 years. Rayna is also the visionary behind the Howard County Home-Educator Corp. and its subsidiary, HCHC Leadership Academy, a non-public, microschool in Columbia, MD. With a B.A. in Linguistics and Foreign Language from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Master’s in Business Administration from FSU, Rayna’s passion for education and commitment to our mission are truly inspiring.

Paola, who grew up in the vibrant city of La Paz, Bolivia, brings a rich cultural perspective to her teaching. With a background in Secretarial Studies and Business Administration, she’s been sharing her love for the Spanish language at HCHC for the past four years. Her teaching is infused with her "Learn thru Play" philosophy, creating an engaging and dynamic environment for language development. Paola’s enthusiasm for Spanish culture and heritage shines through in every lesson.

James is a passionate history buff with a knack for tutoring students one-on-one to boost their math and critical thinking skills. When he’s not diving into historical facts, you’ll likely find him at the chessboard. A nationally rated chess player since he learned the game at age 6, James has been captivated by chess’s strategic depth and the thrill of meeting opponents on equal terms.

Rachel has a Bachelor degree from Temple University and multiple certifications including Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer and COMPTIA A+. She has 10 years of experience in the IT field and 8 years experience teaching children.

Nyasha earned a BA from Spelman College, and an MA in Counseling and PhD in Counseling Psychology from New York University's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. In addition to her boutique clinical practice, she is an endowed professorship awardee and Associate Professor of Psychology and Africana Studies at a Baltimore area college.

Leah Bougher is a college student with a vibrant background in dance and theater. Her early love for the arts has seamlessly translated into her teaching approach, where she thrives on making learning interactive and creative. Leah is passionate about blending movement and storytelling into her lessons, believing that this dynamic approach helps students connect more deeply with the material and cultivate a diverse set of skills.

With a Master of Music in Flute Performance from the Universite de Montreal and a Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Southern Maine, Erin brings a wealth of knowledge to her teaching. Her impressive performance history includes collaborations with the Brookhaven Flute Choir, the Columbus Community Orchestra, the Hampton Roads Flute Choir, the US Army 1AD Band, and Flutopia Flute Choir, among others. Erin is an active member of the Flute Society of Washington and the National Flute Association. She lives in New England with her husband and their three children.

Ms. Takamatsu grew up in Japan and moved to the US when she married. She graduated from Doshisha University in Kyoto. She has taught math at Japanese weekend schools and online abacus since 2013. She has also taught beginner and intermediate Japanese at Seton Hall University. Her favorite food is sushi.