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Academics

Rhea County Academy provides a Christ-centered education that grows with students from their earliest years through high school. Our programs are designed to challenge minds, build character, and prepare students for success in college and beyond. From hands-on learning in K4 and elementary, to critical thinking and electives in middle school, to a rigorous, well-rounded high school curriculum, RCA equips students academically and spiritually to thrive.

From the Principal

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve at Rhea County Academy and to be part of such a wonderful school family. 

Watching our students and staff grow together has been a true blessing.

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The RCA community is a remarkable group of people, and I am thankful the Lord has led me here. My background is in mathematics and educational leadership, and I have spent many years in both teaching and school administration.

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I am also blessed with a wonderful wife, April, and our four sons—Chris, Daniel, Ethan, and Finn.

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Thank you for allowing me to be part of your children’s lives. It is an honor to serve you and this school.

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Sincerely,

Mr. Rentzsch
brentzschrca@gmail.com
(423) 775-2826

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​Teachers & Staff

  • Brian Rentzsch - Principal

  • Ashley Hixson - MS/HS Office Manager

  • Megan Vaughn - Elementary Office Manager

  • Katherine Maynard - Kindergarten Teacher

  • Brittany Watson - Instructional Aide

  • Haley Stahl - PreK Teacher

  • Katie Fletcher - Instructional Aide

  • Debra Summerville - Instructional Aide

  • Alison Stinnett - 1st grade

  • Jenny Mathews - 2nd grade

  • Kayla Green - 3rd grade

  • Elaine Robbins - 4th grade and Elementary Spanish

  • Katie Savley - 5th - 6th grade English, Reading, Bible, History

  • Jalena Cruse - 5th - 8th grade Writing, 6th grade Reading, Bible

  • Dawn Gardner - Art, 5th & 6th grade Science, Elementary Bible

  • Jennifer Brown - 5th-6th grade Math, 7th - HS Bible

  • Shelbi Metts - Music/Theater

  • Megan Hoover - 7th - 11th grade History

  • Stephanie Wood - 7th - 12th grade Science

  • Tate Rose - 5th - 8th grade Math

  • JJ Lanham - PE

  • Kate Kinser - 9th - 11th grade Math, Personal Finance, Health

  • Marcus Heil - 7th - 11th grade English

  • Heather Neudigate - Speech/Debate

  • Carolina Castro - High School Spanish

  • Elaine Robbins - Elementary/MS Spanish

  • Katie Terpsrta - Homeschool Coordinator

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245 California Ave, Dayton, TN 37321 
Mailing: P.O. Box 925, Dayton, TN 37321

rca1office@gmail.com

423-775-2826  |  Directions  |  Calendar

School Office Hours:
Mon - Fri: 8 am - 3 pm

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Rhea County Academy admits students of any race, color, nationality, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarships, and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. 

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