Academy of Academic Excellence

I am from a family of educators and I have worked as a teacher at an elementary school. When it comes to my daughter's education, I have very, very high expectations and a deep insight based on experience. This school was referred to me by the director of another school as one of the best. After reviewing the AAE's website and speaking with Mrs. Rita Busch and other parents - I was sold! Then we met Mrs. Rita Busch and saw the school. Well....I was absolutely sure then, that we were making the correct decision in our school choice. I continue to be absolute in my decision.
The entire environment of the school campus is well-suited for a child who is excited about learning, thirsty for knowledge and is open to a wide range of ideas and subjects. The staff is vibrant, interested in the children's performance, motivated to help them grow and I have to mention - all graduate educated. (this is rare to find). The school is small, with a low student-to-teacher ratio, which is like gold for young children's education. The materials, games, books, challenges, school events, and interior design are all perfectly aimed at getting kids excited about learning. The teaching pedagogy of the school is well-defined with differentiated teaching at the forefront of all that they do.
In the age of Covid, they have been phenomenal in their response and have managed to stay open this entire time. They, like all of us, have had challenges, but the response has been great. Modifications such as children being 6 feet apart with their masks on and mobile handwashing stations are in place and the children keep up with the new way to be at school. We even had an option to be virtual in the initial stages when everything was uncertain. Other parents have been serious about their children's education and also about protecting the staff and students against the virus.
My daughter LOVES her school. She is in Kindergarten now but is at a higher grade in her work, but guess what, her schoolwork is at her level, as is her homework. I have watched her blossom in her attitude to the work, vocabulary, discipline, math skills, leadership.....you name it and she has just exceeded my expectations. She is even skilled at writing in cursive! Imagine that!
Mrs. Rita Busch and her staff have done an excellent, excellent job at preparing, motivating, and fostering a great love of knowledge and learning in my daughter. I am very happy. In the critical years of learning for a child, this is absolutely priceless. The investment in her education pales in comparison to the tremendous benefits that this foundation is providing to her. If you are serious about your child's education and recognize the importance of the values this school provides, you will not be disappointed in the care, education, and staff at AAE.

We love AAE! We have two sons that attend the academy. AAE has a “work hard to play hard” philosophy, and focuses on work ethic, critical thinking, collaboration and leadership skills all while finding the kids’ talents and providing them an environment where they feel loved and part of a team. The parents and families that attend the school are extremely supportive and value the importance of education. It's wonderful for your kids to be around other kids that are motivated to learn and succeed. The teachers are out of this world and make instruction engaging and challenging. The students also learn to have a growth mindset and other real world skills through the Leadership class where they also present dissertations. A-mazing!

My nephews attend this school. It is such a pleasure to see them excited about learning. The teachers are definitely keeping them captivated and progressing. I am so proud of them and their desire to learn. I know this school is leading them in the right direction.

Best investment we've made. Differentiated instruction and the teachers meet the students at their level and provide individual instruction. My sons were READING AT 5 YEARS OLD!! Rita, the owner is a really fun and lively owner who is passionate about her job, the school, and her teachers.

The best investment in my daughter's education. One of the very few elementary schools in the West End of Richmond that offer a truly differentiated curriculum tailored for the child needs. It allowed my daughter to excel in most subjects and she is now in the public program for the gifted and talented children and doing great!
Highly recommend.