Terra ED is a 501(c)(3) dedicated to bringing STEM classes to local communities. Starting with our flagship Robotics program, Terra ED currently offers STEM enrichment through various workshops and camps. Founded in San Jose, California.
Our story began with the gathering of driven students passionate for robotics and STEM. Experiencing real world engineering problems and implementing industrial methods, our team thrived as we competed in various competitions including the FIRST suite of programs. With the goal of bringing rich STEM knowledge to our communities, we joined this ecosystem to provide professional instruction of various topics. With over 10 years of competitive robotics experience our team has since doubled, promoting the formation of TerraED.

Team

Pratik Lokesh
Founder and Coach
Pratik has been coaching and mentoring teams for over 7 years. As an alumni of TerraBats, Pratik has years of competitive robotics experience leading the team to the FIRST Championship. With a passion for mechanical design and manufacturing, Pratik is the lead coach for TerraED FTC and FLL. Currently in his second year at the University of California - Santa Cruz, Pratik is working on his B.S. Electrical Engineering degree.

​Rajani Sankarappan
Coach
Rajani brings over 12 years of experience coaching student teams and combines a strong foundation in engineering with a deep passion for education. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's in Education, and currently serves as a dedicated teacher. Rajani has been an active member of the PTA for more than a decade, taking on leadership roles as a board member and chairperson. She is committed to empowering students with real-world skills and is passionate about nurturing learners who are accountable, self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of critical thinking.

Sponsors

Student Leaders and Mentors

Nithin

FTC Mentor

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What is Terra?

Terra noun. translates to the earth.
Terra derived from the world renowned FIRST Tech Challenge team Terrabats, who continued on to forming the non-profit TerraEd. TerraEd's goal has always been to provide the world with high quality STEM curriculum, while training the next generation of innovators.

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