Student/Parent Testimonials
“I am pleased to share my utmost gratitude for the Innovation Club teacher who has been a beacon of inspiration for my daughter's personal growth in Science. Under Mrs. Nath's guidance, my daughter learned to embrace discipline, paving the way for a successful academic journey in college. Her unique approach to encouraging individuality and creativity has helped my daughter to find her voice and express her ideas freely. Mrs. Nath's commitment to nurturing her students' potential has instilled in my daughter a sense of purpose and confidence that will serve her well in her future endeavors. I am truly grateful to Mrs. Nath for her unwavering dedication to her students' growth and development, and I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking to inspire and empower the next generation of innovators."
Millicent Owusu-Antwi Realtor
Mom of: Samantha Owusu-Antwi
“I’ve known Mrs. Nath for 7 years and she continues to amaze me with her incredible work ethic, leadership, and drive to truly make change. While being an expert in the fields of science and education, Mrs. Nath is so kind and empathetic as a person, always there to mentor and encourage the students and colleagues around her. To know her is to love her!”
Anivarya Kumar, Former student.
Presently: Medical student at Duke University.
"Rachna Nath was a superb teacher and mentor to me throughout my time as a student at Arizona College Preparatory. I am thankful to have been her student for my freshman and senior years, though I fondly remember visiting her classroom throughout all four years of high school. The passion she holds for her research was palpable every time she shared the details of her work with our class or in private. Following graduation, she has kept in touch with me and stayed current with my ongoing studies and life. Our continuing relationship is a testament to her genuine and serious interest in not just the academics of each of her students, but also in their success outside of the classroom."
Connor Kutrud
Finance, Business Analysis, and Math, Baylor College
“My name is Nevan and I had Mrs. Nath as a teacher for my freshman year of Honors Biology and later in my senior year in biotechnology. By that point though, it was really odd to think of Mrs. Nath as a teacher as she was unlike any other teacher I have ever had. I mean, she was constantly inspiring and simply igniting passion in every student that entered her door, helping out with various projects and research opportunities. Personally, she single-handley inspired me to get involved in scientific research, helping me get connected with professors at universities, get hands-on experience in labs, and overall lead me to my passion and love for science."
Nevan Hanford- past student
Total: 5k grant money (Arizona Recycling Coalition) Presently: Molecular and Cell Bio and Neurobiology Major University of California- Berkeley
"Developing the Sensehydro LLC with Mrs. Nath taught me a lot of things about business and research. First of all, we had to make an LLC and for that we had to apply for a patents to get grants and a lot of paperwork we figured out how to do. That’s all necessary for the real world. We also went to a business incubation class and that helped us how to advertise our product and how to get it out to the market. As for Research, we learnt about even if you are making a product , you have to test it and make exactly sure that it does exactly how you advertise and make sure that it benefits the user. We had to measure the temperature properly and other factors to make sure that we were safe and not vulnerable to heat stroke."
Abraham Troop, Past student
Total: $65K grant money ( HUE, INTEL, ) Climate Change Champion Award Computer Science Major, Barrett Honors College, ASU Sensehydro LLC, Patent Pending
"Rachna is a very passionate teacher. Aksh was motivated and encouraged to work on his VOC ( Volatile Organic compound) project under the guidance of Rachna Math. Rachna’s passion goes beyond classroom education. She motivates the students to be innovators in the field of science, not just scientists."
Vidya Balasubramanium
Mother of Aksh Iyer (Former student)
"I wanted to let you know how grateful I am to Mrs. Nath because in the senior year of high School, I expressed the desire to be part of something bigger and I wasn't exactly sure where to find the resources for that. She reached out to me and connected me with professors in a variety of fields, officials, city council members or anyone that can give me perspective on community service and to give back . She helped me through the creative design process and with her I learnt about picking a sustainable team, collaborating, critiquing and a variety of things of that part of the creative design process. I am so grateful to have this experience and exposure so early in my career and it greatly helped me in my college and in my workplace. So thank you so much Mrs. Nath."
Kashish Atmanathan, Past student ( Lemelson-MIT Excite Award )
Presently: Electrical Engineering major and Real Estate Minor, ASU
"Back in High School, Mrs. Nath was both my teacher and one of my biggest mentors. When I was in high school, myself and a group of students went to Mrs. Nath for an issue that we were really passionate about which was wasteful pollution of styrofoam in our environment and our oceans and she was always there to help. Whether it be a task of provisioning us with grant applications to fund our projects or connecting us with appropriate professors or researchers at the university level or even giving us feedback on every single portion of our lab report, Mrs Nath was always there to help us.To any student who was very passionate about any issue or topic, they can always go to Mrs Nath , and she would always help with Problem/Project based learning and research."
Blake Enwiller, Past student ( Arizona Recycling Grant)
Presently : Mathematics and Economics Student at Vanderbilt University
“Mrs. Nath is an amazing teacher who takes the time to get to know each person she meets. She is passionate about her research and the work she does with her students. I am glad that I know Mrs. Nath and I am excited to continue to see all the wonderful things she will continue to do!”
Merlin D’souza
Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology, Harvard University
"My experience with the DRIPBL curriculum during my honors science research class was nothing short of incredible. As a graduate from Arizona College Prep and with the opportunity to attend the University of Toledo's BS/MD program, I was eager to embrace the challenges this course offered.
Throughout the DRIPBL curriculum, my eyes were opened to a whole new world of learning and research. I was amazed at how much I grew and learned during the class, especially in generating quality research ideas. The ability to present these ideas effectively was empowering, as I honed my communication skills and learned how to engage others in meaningful discussions.
One of the most valuable aspects of the course was learning how to write grants and create project proposals. This skill set is essential for any aspiring researcher, and I am grateful to have acquired it during the class. Successfully winning funding for my projects gave me confidence in my abilities and strengthened my determination to make a difference in the medical research field.
Above all, the DRIPBL curriculum ignited a deep passion for STEM within me. It motivated me to continue pursuing a career as a physician-researcher, where I can contribute to advancements in healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.
The soft skills I developed during the course will undoubtedly be invaluable in my future career. I learned the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability, traits that will serve me well as I navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
In conclusion, my experience with the DRIPBL curriculum was an enriching and transformative journey. I am immensely grateful for the knowledge and skills I gained, and I am excited to apply them in my future endeavors as a physician-researcher. The DRIPBL curriculum has set me on a path of continuous growth and excellence, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me."
Throughout the DRIPBL curriculum, my eyes were opened to a whole new world of learning and research. I was amazed at how much I grew and learned during the class, especially in generating quality research ideas. The ability to present these ideas effectively was empowering, as I honed my communication skills and learned how to engage others in meaningful discussions.
One of the most valuable aspects of the course was learning how to write grants and create project proposals. This skill set is essential for any aspiring researcher, and I am grateful to have acquired it during the class. Successfully winning funding for my projects gave me confidence in my abilities and strengthened my determination to make a difference in the medical research field.
Above all, the DRIPBL curriculum ignited a deep passion for STEM within me. It motivated me to continue pursuing a career as a physician-researcher, where I can contribute to advancements in healthcare and make a positive impact on people's lives.
The soft skills I developed during the course will undoubtedly be invaluable in my future career. I learned the importance of collaboration, critical thinking, and adaptability, traits that will serve me well as I navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
In conclusion, my experience with the DRIPBL curriculum was an enriching and transformative journey. I am immensely grateful for the knowledge and skills I gained, and I am excited to apply them in my future endeavors as a physician-researcher. The DRIPBL curriculum has set me on a path of continuous growth and excellence, and I can't wait to see where this journey takes me."
Niharika Abbaraju
Past student of DRIPBL, BSMD program University of Toledo.
Total scholarship money in 3 years: $13.5 million
Total scholarship money in 3 years: $13.5 million
"When we moved from BayArea to Chandler in 2021, we were understandably concerned about Jishnu’s education and college applications, especially after seeing the Arizona education stats. Today, we are proud to share that Jishnu is targeting the top three colleges in the U.S.!
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Rachna for her incredible mentorship and support. Thanks to her guidance, Jishnu is now considering prestigious schools like Stanford,Yale, and Harvard. We understand that academic excellence alone isn’t enough for high school seniors aiming for their dream colleges; outstanding extracurricular activities, volunteering, internships, and research programs are essential to strengthen their profiles. Since joining Mrs. Rachna’s Biotech class at ACP High School, we have seen remarkable improvement in Jishnu. She has cared for him as if he were her own son, and his achievements have been visible day by day. Here are just a few of Jishnu’s accomplishments, all made possible through Mrs. Rachna’s support:
● Club President of STEM NHS at ACH High, participating in various volunteering programs.
● Best Project Winner at the Arizona Science Fair (AZ SEF) in the Animal Science category, qualifying him for ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles.
● Participation in ISEF, where he received awards and a scholarship of $60K from the University of Arizona.
● Leading an 8-member team to apply for the Lemelson-MIT Excite Award, with plans to file a patent.
● Selected for the prestigious KEYS Internship 2024 at the University of Arizona, conducting research on neuroscience with a professor from the College of Medicine.
These are just some of Jishnu's major achievements; he has received numerous awards and recognition at both the school and district levels, all under the mentorship of Mrs. Rachna Nath. We highly recommend that all parents discuss their children's plans with Mrs. Rachna to ensure they get the support they deserve. Thank you! "
● Club President of STEM NHS at ACH High, participating in various volunteering programs.
● Best Project Winner at the Arizona Science Fair (AZ SEF) in the Animal Science category, qualifying him for ISEF 2024 in Los Angeles.
● Participation in ISEF, where he received awards and a scholarship of $60K from the University of Arizona.
● Leading an 8-member team to apply for the Lemelson-MIT Excite Award, with plans to file a patent.
● Selected for the prestigious KEYS Internship 2024 at the University of Arizona, conducting research on neuroscience with a professor from the College of Medicine.
These are just some of Jishnu's major achievements; he has received numerous awards and recognition at both the school and district levels, all under the mentorship of Mrs. Rachna Nath. We highly recommend that all parents discuss their children's plans with Mrs. Rachna to ensure they get the support they deserve. Thank you! "
Jyoti Nayak & Sabita Samal (Jishnu Nayak's Parents)
"I am incredibly grateful to Ms. Nath and Dripbl for her invaluable guidance and mentorship in science research and innovation. Ms. Nath's deep knowledge of science research and her patience in teaching complex concepts made a significant impact on my learning journey. She not only helped me refine my ideas but also encouraged me to think critically and push the boundaries of innovation. Her support has been instrumental in the success of my science project, which ultimately won science fair awards. Beyond being a scientist herself and coaching students, she fosters a passion for discovery and perseverance, shaping students' growth as researchers and problem-solvers. I truly appreciate her dedication and the time."
Brad Wu
Former Student
"I wanted to share our feedback on the NanoBioTechnology summer camp that Archisha and Harshita both took this Summer. Both of them enjoyed the camp and learnt a lot in a short time. They enjoyed all the interactions with other students, you and other Professors. They were excited to use new instruments like Centrifuge, Thermocycler. They felt proud to use Google Golabs to do DNA Sequencing. They also collaborated with others to create and present the final project, which was a great achievement by itself. While I wished the summer camp was longer, I couldn't appreciate less on how much they both learnt in just 1 week. The program was very well organized by Mrs. Nath was very productive.
Thank you Mrs. Nath for the great opportunity and your passion in kids' education. "
Thank you Mrs. Nath for the great opportunity and your passion in kids' education. "
Rajesh J.
Father of Archisha and Harshita Rajesh
"We are collaborating with Ms. Nath for DRIPBL Research Program. We are so grateful for the guidance / mentorship on Science fair.
We appreciate Ms. Nath for her dedication for every students’ project submission at state and National level. She has in-depth knowledge and vast experience in this domain and her accomplishments till date can be defined by the profile of the high school students who have submitted their STEM projects under her.
We are looking forward to a long term collaboration with her!
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Current Student Parent
"Mrs. Nath completely shifted my mentality and thinking process by teaching me the importance of soft skills such as innovation and networking. I owe her credit for all of my personal achievements and she has supported me in an extraordinary way. "
Jishnu Nayak
Senior ACPHS
“Mentorship is not just about guiding someone; it's about inspiring them to unlock their full potential.”
Ms Rachna Nath is a great mentor and guide. Her constant support to help navigate the students through research is commendable. She is such an inspiration for the education path. This is our first year seeking her guidance, and I can already see a lot of change in my son in terms of fostering curiosity and deligence in research! Thank you!!
Ms Rachna Nath is a great mentor and guide. Her constant support to help navigate the students through research is commendable. She is such an inspiration for the education path. This is our first year seeking her guidance, and I can already see a lot of change in my son in terms of fostering curiosity and deligence in research! Thank you!!
Preethi Sundaram
Parent
"I am incredibly grateful to Ms. Nath and Dripbl for her invaluable guidance and mentorship in science research and innovation. Ms. Nath's deep knowledge of science research and her patience in teaching complex concepts made a significant impact on my learning journey. She not only helped me refine my ideas but also encouraged me to think critically and push the boundaries of innovation. Her support has been instrumental in the success of my science project, which ultimately won science fair awards. Beyond being a scientist herself and coaching students, she fosters a passion for discovery and perseverance, shaping students' growth as researchers and problem-solvers. I truly appreciate her dedication and the time."
Current Student
"I would like to express my special thanks to my mentor Mrs. Nath for her time and efforts provided throughout this Project. Your useful advice and suggestions were really helpful to me during the project’s completion. In this aspect, I am eternally grateful to you and looking forward towards AZSEF and Nationals. "
Shriya
Former Student
"Ms. Nath has been an amazing teacher and has introduced all of her students to the wide variety of potential we have as high schoolers! She has taught us about problem solving, project development, and I would’ve never considered a concept like patenting an idea without her help. Ms. Nath has so much faith in all of her students and pushes us to give our best, offering advice and feedback along the way. Her guidance and commitment to each of us makes her the best mentor and I am so grateful for her support!"
Siyaa Poddar
Sophomore ACPHS’ Class of 2026
