GMA Academy
Skills and culture for every age — Telugu language, coding, AI, Vedic math, financial literacy. In-person and online.
About GMA Academy
GMA Academy offers programs for children and adults across the Munnurukapu community — combining cultural preservation with modern skills. Every program is free or low-cost for GMA member families.
Children's Programs
Telugu Language School
Weekly Telugu classes for children ages 5–16. Beginner through advanced. Curriculum covers reading, writing, grammar, and Telugu literature. Saturday/Sunday morning sessions.
Vedic Mathematics
Ancient Indian mathematical techniques that dramatically speed up mental math. Popular with competitive math students preparing for AMC, MATHCOUNTS, and SAT.
Competitions
Annual competitions in Telugu recitation, classical dance, music, essay writing, art, and public speaking — open to all GMA youth members.
Cultural Arts
Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, carnatic music, and visual arts classes — connecting children to classical Telugu and Indian artistic traditions.
Adult Programs
Python Programming
Beginner to intermediate Python — data analysis, automation, and AI/ML basics. Taught by GMA technology professionals. 8-week cohorts.
Generative AI
Practical AI tools for professionals — ChatGPT, Claude, image generation, automation, and building AI-powered workflows in your career or business.
Investing & Financial Literacy
Coordinated with GMA Wall Street — stock markets, real estate, retirement planning, and NRI tax basics for adults building wealth in the US.
Telugu for Adults
Telugu language refresher and conversational classes for adults who grew up speaking Telugu but want to strengthen their reading, writing, and formal language skills.
How Classes Work
- Online via Zoom and in-person at select chapters
- Cohorts begin quarterly — Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Children's classes: Weekend mornings (9am–11am)
- Adult classes: Weekday evenings (7pm–9pm ET)
- Free for GMA members; small materials fee may apply