Dhara Patel is a Co-Principal of Rocketship Delta Prep. Over the course of her career, Dhara has taught across grade levels in elementary settings and coached teachers as an instructional leader. Throughout that time, Dhara served as a general and special educator, curriculum design consultant, and adjunct professor. Dhara is as passionate about academics as she is about social-emotional learning. She joined Rocketship Delta Prep in 2022 as an assistant principal and immediately felt a strong connection to the school’s students, families, and staff members. Dhara received her undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and her Master’s degree from Relay Graduate School of Education.