WELCOME TO RECLAIM EDU
At Reclaim EDU, we believe in the power of expressive learning to transform families and communities. Our mission is to empower young people and their families through engaging educational experiences that foster communication, confidence, and connection.
OUR STORY
Reclaim Edu was created from a simple idea: families need more space to connect.
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Too often, life moves quickly. Conversations are rushed, and meaningful time together gets pushed aside.
Reclaim Edu was built to slow things down.
What started as a vision has grown into a space where families come together to create, reflect, and share experiences that matter.
Through each program, we focus on helping families:
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communicate more openly
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build trust and understanding
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create moments they can carry with them
Because connection isn’t something that happens once—it’s something we build over time.
CORE VALUES
Every Reclaim EDU experience is rooted in creativity, connection, curiosity, communication, and growth.
CRITICAL THINKING
We believe every learner has the power to reclaim their story through critical thinking. The skills that matter most in life—communication, decision-making, self-awareness, and relationship-building—require reflection, curiosity, and the courage to think deeply.
CREATIVITY
We honor imagination as a catalyst for healing, expression, and innovation. Creativity helps people make meaning of their experiences, discover new possibilities, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may have been overlooked or silenced.
CONNECTION
We believe learning happens best in relationships. That is why we prioritize emotional, social, and community well-being as essential to growth. We design experiences that help people reconnect with themselves, each other, and the spaces where belonging can flourish.
Message from the Founder
Founder & Lead Instructional Designer, Reclaim Education
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Rachel Fletcher is the founder of Reclaim Education, a creative learning organization dedicated to helping young people and families reconnect with themselves, each other, and their communities through literacy, storytelling, and expressive arts.
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A former English teacher and instructional designer, Rachel holds a Master’s in Education from Georgia Southern University and brings years of classroom experience into her work designing innovative learning experiences that blend social-emotional learning, creative expression, and real-world life skills.
Rachel created Reclaim Education from a deeply personal belief: that education should not only teach academic skills, but also help people understand themselves, heal, and build meaningful connections with others. Her programs combine literacy, creativity, and community dialogue to support young people navigating identity, relationships, and purpose.
As the lead instructional designer for Reclaim Education, Rachel develops curriculum, workshops, and community programs that empower families to reconnect, communicate, and grow together.
Our Team.
Our team brings together diverse talents, lived experiences, and a shared passion for helping families and youth grow through creativity, connection, and community. We are united by a commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
Yolanda Pinkard
Founding Board Member
Lynnessa Dial
Founding Board Member
Carissa Glenn
Talent & Partnership Manager
