the rocket People,llc.

Certified Instructor Led

Rocket Building sessions

(803) 500-1436

therocketpeople@gmail.com

"Launch by Faith"

meet the rocket people

Founder of The Rocket People

NAR Education Chair

Certified Teacher

NAR level 2 High Power certification

TRP Student Coach

TRP Student Coach

It all began in 2006 with a phone call! The voice on the other end asks, "Do you need a job?" "Of course, I answered." I had just graduated from Lander University with my Bachelor's degree. My acceptance of the temporary part-time position involved teaching rocketry. Something I knew nothing about. However, I was determined to learn more and more and I wanted others to do so to. So I recruited my three nephews, aka my turkeys (then 3,6 & 9 years old)! In 2015 with my turkeys as my students I ,unofficially, started the Rocket People! We literally had a blast launching rockets and attending rocketry events to include the last Space Shuttle launch in 2011! Years later I sought to learn more about rocketry and found the National Association of Rocketry. As the years passed I earned my Masters Degree in Education from Grand Canyon University, took a permanent position at my job, earned my NAR Rocket Science Teacher Certification, NAR Training Rocketeers for Experience and Knowledge Certification (NARTREK), and my Level ONE and TWO certifications in high power rocketry. During the pandemic I created a face to face and virtual professional development (BARST & BARST Lite) for teachers. In addition I have just been named the NAR Education Chair. (2023) I am a person of faith and with my husband Antonio, our turkeys, my rocket mentor Johnny and some highly qualified teacher friends we are The Rocket People!

launch by faith" !

services

Certified, Homeschool and afterschool TEACHERS come let The Rocket People REFRESH the fun in your classroom. TRP will instruct you on how to teach rocketry in your classroom. Whether you have been launching rockets for 30 years or never heard of model rockets we have something for you! This 5 hour professional development will have you confidently teaching rocketry in your classroom before the PD is over. TRP will discuss tips and tricks on how to teach rocketry to students ages 7 and up! Receive a certificate of completion to submit for professional development .

Parents are you and your family ready to find out if the baby is a BOY or a GIRL? Let The Rocket People help you do so with a blast! A 5,4,3,2,1 countdown by everyone in attendance will launch a beautiful pre-built rocket into the sky! The color of the smoke and/or parachute reveals the babies gender!

Make and Take your rocket with our local block party! Everything you need to build, launch and recover a model rocket!*Scheduled by TRP

Small groups of 2 to 4 can get personalized instruction on model rocketry. The Rocket People will provide a knowledgeable and certified instructor to help you learn about rocketry then build, launch and recover your model rocket! This 2 hour session is sure to be AWESOME!

Birthday Parties, Groups and Get Togethers of 5 or more can create memories that will shape the BEST DAY EVER! Groups will be provided with a 3 hour session of instruction with a Certified Rocketeer and all the materials needed to build, launch and recover a model rocket!

Speaking and Rocket Demo! This 45 min session displays large high power rockets as well as small model rockets. Groups of up to 25 will get to see and hear about rockets of many kinds and the experiences that accompany them! The session will conclude with a rocket demonstration that will leave your group yelling Holy Moly!

*demos are weather permitting

Are you a Middle or High School student who is interested in earning a NARTREK certificate or competing on a local, state and national level in rocketry. This 2 hour session will teach you about competition rocketry and what it takes to launch with the best!

($30 ea addt couple)

Couples Married or Dating, this is the perfect event for you! Groups of 5-10 couples will spark a fire in their relationships by building, launching and recovering a real model rocket! Groups will be provided with a 2.5 hour session of instruction with a Certified Rocketeer, all the materials needed to build, launch and recover a model rocket, a bottle of sparkling cider and flutes!

Contact us to figure out what age of rocketeer group, rocket type, motor size, length of program and more!

*please note ALL rocket launches are weather permitting, and prices are subject to change without notice.

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(803) 500-1436

email:

therocketpeople@gmail.com

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reviews

The BARST (Becoming a Rocket Science Teacher) is the most enjoyable PD I ever had so far. I learned a lot and I was able to get a high-level skill that I have dreamed of since I was young. This PD helped me become a better educator because I learned to go beyond what I already know.

I believe that this PD is a rare opportunity to learn about building rockets and building your dreams. It's indeed super rare to learn from an excellent teacher like YOU. The activities we had were very memorable and fun. It's the teacher that matters most more than anything else. The teacher is the one who ignites the student like a rocket to launch to the world of endless possibilities. For that, I am forever grateful!

Mr. R

Middle School Teacher

(2021)

The Rocket People is nothing short of spectacular! The instructors have designed a top-notch program aimed at keeping participants engaged throughout the entire experience. They have managed to disguise learning into their rocket building programs, but shhh don’t tell your children! This program is definitely a go-to choice for my family.

CCPaul

Parent

(2018)

Educators 10% OFF total order

*excludes BARST LITE

for letting us help you

"launch by faith"