Rooted & Rising Academy was born from a vision to restore dignity, cultivate legacy, and disciple learners of all ages through Christ-centered education. Founded by Tacandia, a spiritual leader and ministry visionary, the academy began as a homeschool co-op in Fort Worth, Texas—serving families seeking more than just academics. They sought truth, belonging, and purpose.

What started around kitchen tables and prayer circles grew into a structured, multigenerational learning community. Rooted & Rising integrates rigorous academics with biblical worldview, offering curriculum that speaks to both the mind and the spirit. From early learners to adult students, every member is seen, known, and equipped to rise.

The academy’s legacy is one of restoration. Many students come from stories marked by interruption, transition, or limitation—and leave with portfolios, diplomas, and renewed confidence. Rooted & Rising is not just a school; it’s a sanctuary of growth, a place where education becomes discipleship, and where families are empowered to walk boldly in their God-given calling.

As the academy expands—first into Texas and beyond—it carries the same heartbeat: to raise up trees of righteousness, planted by the Lord, bearing fruit for generations to come.

Tacandia, Founder & Director