- Ms.Smita Gangola – Year Head (MYP Year5/Grade10) -Pathways World School
- Mr. Gopinath Vuchuru – Mathematics Faculty – Jain International Residential School
- Abhinandan Bhattacharya – CAIE and IBDP English Facilitator at JBCN International School ,Oshiwara, Mumbai
- Rohit Yadhati and Sreekanth Neelam -Want to change the way computer science is taught in schools!
Interview with Rohit Yadhati and Sreekanth Neelam – Founders of CST (Centinel Spark Technologies Pvt Ltd), Hyderabad. CST recently along with Secure space and SingularX organiseda big School Hackathon involving 4000 students of schools run by Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS), in 20 different locations across Telangana.
- Shivani Sahni – Principal – G D Goenka Public School, Bahadurgarh, Haryana
Shivani Sahni, a self-motivated person, an educationist by profession, and a voracious learner, loves to contribute in people’s lives in various ways believing in the motto ‘Life is worth making relationships’.
She is the current Principal of G D Goenka Public School, Bahadurgarh - a CBSE school under the aegis of G D Goenka Public School, Vasant Kunj. - Vikas R S Giri – Physics Facilitator – Sanjay Ghodhawat International School, Kolhapur
An electronics engineering graduate, Vikas R S Giri is currently working as a Physics Facilitator at Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur, a boarding and day boarding school in Maharashtra.
- Shirisha Kondury -IBDP Coordinator, IB Math and TOK facilitator- CHIREC International School – Hyderabad
An engineer by profession with a bachelors in electrical engineering from Mumbai University and a Masters in electrical engineering from University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Shirisha Kondury joined CHIREC International School in December 2016 and has been working as the IB Diploma program coordinator and IB Math and TOK facilitator in the school.
- Saurabh Deshwar – HoD Science, No.1 High School, Wuxi Jiangsu China
A passion for learning soon led to a passion for teaching in his life. Now, as IBDP & CIAE Chemistry teacher, an Examiner and CAIE Exam Officer at an International department of Wuxi No. 1 High School Wuxi, Jiangsu China, Saurabh Deshwar tries to instill that same passion for learning in his students.
- Talking to Harsha Gandhi -A-levels Visiting English Faculty- CIE/Educationist and Academician/Economics/Cambridge Primary Program Math and Science/ Primary Pedagogy
Harsha Gajria Gandhi - Proud to be a Bahraini born Indian Educator, who has done her schooling from The Indian School Bahrain(Arabian Gulf). She is an Educator - A levels & IGCSE, CIE and lifelong learner. "I started my career with the primary section and my heart still lies there with the affection, always. During my career with the primary section - from grade 1 to grade 5, I began catering mainly to the Math and Science sections."
- Talking to Shashi Bhushan – VidyaGyan, Shiv Nadar Foundation, Noida
"Another important aspect is that in our Indian education system, the whole evaluation process - the examination system is trash. The way in which we judge performance of students is not fair. Many times it so happens that the student may be very good in analytical skills but those analytical skills and their overview about the subject cannot be judged in 3 hours of time and that too through a single paper."
- Talking to Ms. Nilam Das -Senior Chemistry Mentor -Lucky International School, Jodhpur
"In CBSE, academically and in terms of marks secured, there is a guarantee that they will do well. But in IGCSE, you have go the extra mile to keep yourself up to date. There is a lot of knowledge gathering that is required."
- Shailendra C Kushwaha -Physics and Mathematics Teacher- Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai
Shailendra C Kushwaha is the Physics facilitator for grade 9 to grade 12. (IBDP, MYP an IGCSE syllabus) at Ecole Mondiale World School, Mumbai. He has 15 years of teaching experience.
- Soham Roy, Faculty – Chemistry SelaQui International School, Dehradun
- Chitra Venkatesan -MYP Faculty and Physics Teacher, MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul, Pune
Chitra Venkatesan, a science graduate with 18 years of teaching experience is currently a teacher of Integrated Sciences for grades MYP 1 to MYP 4 at Vishwashanti Gurukul world school, LoniKalbhor, Pune – an International Boarding and day school following the IB Board.
- Sharmistha Acharya Mukherjee -Biology Educator- RBK International Academy, Mumbai
Sharmistha Acharya Mukherjee, an educator with 8 years of work experience, is currently teaching IBDP- Environmental System and Societies at RBK International Academy, Chembur an IB world school located in Mumbai. She a mis also ember of the IBEN (The International Baccalaureate® educator network) working with the curriculum review team as a reviewer for Environmental systems and societies.
- Talking to RajaRao Kondury, IBMYP Coordinator
- Talking to Utkarsh Kumar -Physics teacher who wants to be an entrepreneur one day!
- Srividhya Balachandar -Subject Matter Expert for Mathematics -Velammal Group of Schools, Chennai.
Srividhya Balachandar is a Subject Matter Expert in Mathematics. Her teaching career spans over two decades with formal training and experience in multiple curricula including IB and IGCSE. As the Senior Learning Officer in Velammal Group of Schools, Chennai, a chain of 21 schools in Chennai area offering CBSE and IGCSE curricula, her current focus is to enrich the Teaching-Learning aspects related to Mathematics.
- Neha Kabra – Chemistry teacher -Singapore Intercultural School, Jakarta
Neha Kabra is a Chemistry teacher at Singapore Intercultural School, Jakarta, Indonesia with 7 years of teaching experience and post-graduation in Organic Chemistry from Mumbai University. She has taught several curriculums including IBDP, IGCSE, ICSE, CBSE and Maharashtra State Board from various schools based out of Mumbai, Pune & Jakarta (Indonesia).
- Indrani Chakraborty- HOD Computer Science Department -Indus International School, Hyderabad
The current HOD Computer Science for the last five years at Indus International School, Indrani Chakraborty is also an IBDP ITGS and computer science examiner. She is a teacher with a passion for Computer Science, 20 years of teaching experience, is an animal and nature lover and volunteers at various social and charity activities.
- Praveen Mariadas -Senior IB Faculty for Biology, ESS & TOK. Pathways World School, Aravali, Gurgaon
Praveen Mariadas, the Senior IB Faculty for Biology, ESS & TOK. at Pathways World School, Aravali, Gurgaon, has been associated with the school for the last 9 years. Pathways World School follows the PYP-MYP-IB Curriculum.
- Talking to Vineet Sharma -Soaring High with Mathematics
Math is strange for some, nightmare for many, quick and easy for some and a fun adventure for many others. Meet Vineet Sharma, IBDP, Cambridge mathematics faculty and CAIE coordinator at Sanjay Ghodawat Institute! His journey seems to tell the story of how Math chose him and the relationship struck a chord which is musical and magical.
- Talking to Prof. Sundar Sarukkai -Philosophy in schools
Dr. Sundar Sarukkai, is a Professor of Philosophy at the National Institute of Advanced Studies, Bangalore. He has also been recently involved with initiatives to introduce philosophy to school children.
- Talking to Richa Saklani
Ms. Richa Dwivedi Saklani, Founder & CEO at Inomi , a career guidance company based at Gurgaon. An IIM Ahmedabad alumnus, Richa worked as a corporate banker and a stock analyst before entering Career Guidance in 2003.
- Shankar Dayal -Faculty Head, Mathematics Heritage Girls School, Udaipur
Shankar Dayal has been the Faculty Head, Mathematics at Heritage Girls School - Udaipur for the last 2 years teaching Mathematics Cambridge IGCSE, A levels and CBSE curriculum 11th and 12th standard. The boarding school is affiliated to CBSE (New Delhi) and Cambridge International Examinations (UK).
- Richa Yadav -Sardar Patel Public School, Kanpur
Richa Yadav, the current Principal of ICSE-based Sardar Patel Public School, located in Kanpur, began her journey in the education industry in 2010 as a facilitator.
- Dr. Karthik Narayanan, CEO – Laz Digital Learning Pvt. Ltd.
The Next Generation, Innovative & Integrated Education Technology Service Provider
Winner of 3 National & 2 International Education Excellence Awards - 2016
Winner of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan – School Initiatives – 2019Driven by its Vision of Empowering and Enriching every student and teacher beyond the classroom, the aim of Dr. Karthik’s company is to ensure that today’s students can read, write and speak excellent English.
- Talking to Adnan Lokhandwala
Mr Adnan Lokhandwala, Math faculty at Aditya Birla World Academy at Mumbai is a qualified engineer who chose the teaching profession.
- Shilpa Sawant -Principal -SNBP’s International School, Pune
With over 20 years of experience in the education field, Shilpa Sawant is the current Principal of SNBP’s International School, a CBSE based school in Pune.
- Aareena Dhillon -STEAM Coordinator-Baton Rouge international School – U.S.A
Aareena Dhillon, born and brought up in Mumbai, India, is now a STEAM educator in Louisiana based Baton Rouge international School having completed her Masters in Science (in Solid State Physics) and a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Education.
- Kusum D’sa -Vibgyor School, Kulur, Mangalore
Hailing from a family of award-winning and innovative teachers, Dr. Kusum D’sa, the current Principal of Vibgyor School, Kulur, Mangalore, has had a career spanning over 26 years in the education sector.
- Siva Rama Sarma -IBDP and MYP Physics teacher -Oakridge International School ,Hyderabad
Siva Rama Sarma is an IBDP and MYP Physics teacher having 16 years of teaching experience in Physics in various curriculum. He is working as an IBDP and MYP Physics teacher at Oakridge International school – Hyderabad for the last one year. The Oakridge international school is an IB continuum school offering Primary year to Diploma programme.
- Talking to Geetanjali Padhy
“It is extremely important to think and deliver your message in the right manner. The patience level in children has taken a downward trend and they are very reactive these days. We have to ensure that we think before we speak in front of children.”
- Talking to Priya Kikla – Wadi School, TGES at Rajkot
"I enjoy Math a lot. I enjoy all aspects of Mathematics –the logical part, the abstract part, the complexity –all of it
in totality" - Kalpana Sharma -Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur
Kalpana Sharma is the current AS and A Level Biology facilitator at Sanjay Ghodawat International School, an International residential school based in Kolhapur. Sharma has over 2 decades of experience in the education sector having worked as Head of Department, Subject Co-ordinator and Academic Co-ordinator at various institutions across India.
- Anu Monga – Bangalore International School
Anu Monga, the School Head for the last 17 years at Bangalore International School speaks to School Magazine about innovative teaching methods, International boards in Indian schools and more.
- Fazlur Rahman Siddiqui -Curriculum and Academic Consultant for Schools Advisor Board
- Kausar Hossain -Goldcrest High, Latur
Kausar Hossain, an innovative Science Communicator cum Chemistry Teacherand Educational Administrative professional, is the current Head of Faculty (Science) at Goldcrest High (A Vilas Rao Deshmukh Foundation School) Latur, Maharashtra, India. He teaches Chemistry at ICSE, ISC level at the school.
- Amit Kumar Jha – Viraj Shri Ram Centennial School
Amit Kumar Jha is a Maths PGT (Post Graduate Teacher) at the CBSE board - Viraj Sri Ram Centennial School, located in Boisar, Maharashtra. The school is a joint venture of Viraj Profiles Ltd. along with Shriram Centennial School. In addition to teaching Maths, Jha is also the house master, class teacher and external exam in-charge at the school.
- Talking to Ankit Agarwal – Mathematics teacher
"It is one of the noblest of jobs and is a whitecollar job as well. When it comes to the IT sector jobs for example, you can be replaced by someone who is more technically bright. But in the field of education, you keep
sharpening your teaching skills as long as you are in it." - Clayton Richard David
Mr. Clayton Richard David, Vice Principal at Gokuldas Public School, Kolkata, dreamt of being a teacher following his mother’s inspiration. His passion is visible from the fact that he has been teaching ever since he was in senior school.
- Talking to Dr. C.S Balachandran-Geography is home to me
Dr. C.S Balachandran runs the The Institute of Geographical Studies in Bangalore. He has completed his Phd in Geography from US. He returned back to India in 1998. He initially tried to teach Geography in schools but for various reasons he didn’t find teaching Geography in schools interesting. Instead today he devotes his efforts towards organising workshops for students and even parents!
- Talking to Padmalatha K.
Ms. Padmalata K, teacher-turned-Principal at Nalanda Educational Institutions, Vijayawada has close to 3 decades of experience as teacher and administrator, her stories and ideas are enriching and thought-provoking.