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Howard Gee
Principal
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Camille Gautier
Head of Secondary
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Micaela Ventura
Head of Primary
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Alexander Harris
IB Coordinator, TOK
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Richard Holt
Deputy Head of Primary, Grade 5
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Stephanie Holt
Director of Learning and Teaching, LL Language and Literature
Dr Howard Gee | Principal (and Science Teacher)
Currently teaching: IGCSE PE theory
Where I have studied: Liverpool University and Manchester Metropolitan University
Where I have previously taught: Manchester, Yorkshire, and Mexico
Personal passions: Natural history; conservation; and connecting with other cultures through history, travel, and food
Shirin Petit | Head of Primary, Foundation Stages Coordinator
Where I have studied: McGill University (Bachelor of Arts in History), New School University (Teaching Certification), University of London Institute of Education (Masters in Applied Educational Leadership and Management)
Where I have previously taught: Prior to joining DSB in 2003, I worked at the American School of Bombay
Personal passions: Reading, cooking, education
Micaela Ventura | Head of Primary
Where I have studied: Sheffield Hallam University, UK (BA (Hons) Early Years Education with QTS) Open University, UK (Pursuing Masters in Education (Leadership and Management)); Best Practice Network Provider, UK (Pursuing National Programme Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
Where I have previously taught: The Hawthorns School, Surrey, UK; Rendell Primary School, Leicestershire, UK; Emirates National School, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Personal passions: Reading, Yoga, Singing, Dancing
Camille Gautier | Head of Secondary
Currently teaching: French
Where I have studied: University of Southampton (PGCSE), University of Paris VII (Masters in literary translation)
Where I have previously taught: Moscow (Russia), Market Lavington (UK)
Personal passions: Marathon running, piano, zero-waste living, travel
Declan Sharp | IBDP Coordinator, Extended Essay Coordinator, Geography & Theory of Knowledge Teacher, Model United Nations Coordinator
Currently teaching: Geography & Theory of Knowledge
Where I have studied: University of Western Australia, Perth Australia; Murdoch University, Perth Australia
Where I have previously taught: Shenton College, Perth, Australia; BD Somani International School, Mumbai, India
Personal passions: The environment and sustainable living, travel, trekking and bushwalking, sport, humanitarian issues, and politics
Akash Raut | IGCSE Coordinator, Exams Officer, Learning Leader for English as an Additional Language
Currently teaching: English, English B/ESL, Psychology
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai
Where I have previously taught: AIES High School, Mumbai; St. Lawrence, Mumbai; Don Bosco College, Mumbai; The Universal School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Dancing, Cooking, Training and Development, Life Coaching, Counselling
Matthias Heinrich | Head of the German Section, Head of German Administration
Currently teaching: Mathematics, Science, Geography
Where I have studied: Free University of Berlin, Berlin, Germany; Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey
Where I have previously taught: Berlin
Personal passions: Gardening, reading online and offline, travel, cooking
Melanie Wilton | Teacher, Computing Learning Lead
Currently teaching: Grade 2
Where I have studied: University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom (Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in Business Studies); Open University, United Kingdom (Post Graduate Certificate of Education)
Where I have previously taught: 20 years experience teaching in secondary, primary, and special schools in the United Kingdom
Personal passions: Open water swimming, feminism, and travel
Lily Allison | Teacher, Learning Leader for First Languages
Currently teaching: English - Language and Literature, Drama
Where I have studied: University of Birmingham, University of Warwick
Where I have previously taught: England
Personal passions: Reading, travel
Angharad Davies | IB Coordinator and Group 5 Learning Leader for Mathematics
Currently teaching: Mathematics, including Additional Mathematics IGCSE and Higher Level IB Mathematics
Where I have studied: University of Sheffield, UK
Where I have previously taught: King Edward VII School, Sheffield, United Kingdom; Lady Manners School, Bakewell, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Long-distance running, yoga, roller derby, art, and music
Richard Holt | Deputy Head of Primary, Grade 5
Currently teaching: Grade 3
Where I have studied: University of Hull, UK (Graduate Teaching Programme); University of Salford (Bachelor of Science in Business Studies)
Where I have previously taught: The International School of Moscow, Russia; Eaton International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Thorpe Park Primary School, Hull, UK; Drax CE Primary School, Drax, UK; Elliston Primary School, Grimsby, UK; Elloughton Primary School, Hull, UK
Martine Durade | Teacher, Modern Foreign Languages learning leader, DELF exams officer
Currently teaching: French as a first language and French as a foreign language
Where I have studied: Jean Jaures University, Toulouse (Master of Modern French Literature), Paul Valery University, Montpellier (Master in Applied Linguistics/Didactics of Modern Foreign Languages)
Where I have previously taught: George Sand (Toulouse, France), Fermat (Toulouse, France), Croix Daurade (Toulouse, France), Hankuk Academy of Foreign Studies (Yong-In, South Korea), Portland French School (Portland, USA), Green Hills Academy (Kigali, Rwanda)
Personal passions: Yoga and aerial yoga, dances (especially Kathak), literature, theater, and travel
Kamaljeet Jaiswal | Hindi Secondary
Currently teaching: Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Hindi, PE theory
Where I have studied: Jaihind College, Mumbai (Bachelor of Science); Secondary Training College, Mumbai (Bachelor of Education); The Institute of Science, Mumbai (Masters in Science)
Where I have previously taught: GD Somani Memorial School, Mumbai; Lilavatibai Poddar Senior Secondary School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Taekwondo, yoga, reaching out to underprivileged students through DSB community outreach programmes
Pooja Sudhir | Learning Leader Group TOK and Extended Essay
Currently teaching: English, Theory of Knowledge, Film
Where I have studied: St. Xavier’s College (Bachelor of Arts in English Literature), University of Mumbai (Master of Arts in English Literature), Indira Gandhi Open University (Master of Arts in Education)
Where I have previously taught: Jamnabai Narsee International School, Mumbai; Aditya Birla World Academy, Mumbai; D. Y. Patil International School, Pune
Personal passions: Theater, film, books, travel, dancing, jazz and Sufism
Junie Michel | Teacher and Group 3 Learning Leader
Currently teaching: History and Global Politics
Where I have studied: University of Florida (Masters), University of Bath (Masters)
Where I have previously taught: USA, UK, UAE, Vietnam, Sudan, Romania
Personal passions: Music, the written word, martial arts
Maria Kurkova | German Primary, Learning Leader languages Primary
Currently teaching: German as a Foreign Language, German cultural studies
Where I have studied: Moscow State Linguistic University (Master of Arts in Education, Diploma with honours majoring in ‘Theory and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and Cultures’), TC 'Methods and practices of non-formal education’ (Germany), Kendriya Hindi Sansthan (Certificate in Hindi Language Proficiency).
Where I have previously taught: State School 1412 with advanced study of foreign languages (Moscow), Jugendkulturhaus Dynamo (Zurich), Service Civil International NGO (Bonn), Ginantri Foundation school (Denpasar)
Personal passions: Languages, travelling, art and craft
Lorna Shandley | Teacher & Literacy Coordinator for Primary
Currently teaching: Grade Three
Where I have studied: The University of Manchester (Post Graduate Certificate in Education), The University of Staffordshire (Bachelor of Science in Psychology)
Where I have previously taught: Oak Tree Primary School, Stockport, United Kingdom; Stockport Grammar School, Stockport, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Petting dogs, reading, and scuba diving
Alka Rana | Teacher
Currently teaching: History / Form Tutor - Grade 11
Where have I studied: Delhi University (Bachelor of Arts (HONS.)- History), Delhi University ( Bachelors in Education), Delhi University (Master of Arts, History), Indira Gandhi National Open University (M.A- Political Science), Jawahar Lal University (M. PHIL-History).
Where I have previously taught: Pathways World School, Gurgaon and DPS International School, Gurgaon
Personal passions: Music, Movies, Visiting Historical Place
Andries Nel | Teacher
Currently teaching: Art & Design, Design and Technology Teacher
Where have I studied: University of the North West (Bachelor of Arts), University of South Africa (Postgraduate Certificate of Education)
Where I have previously taught: Generation Private School, South Africa; The Design School Southern Africa, Pretoria; Abu Dhabi International Private School UAE, Abu Dhabi; Baobab College, Zambia
Personal passions: Music, Family, Animals, Creating
Falguni Sett | Teacher
Currently teaching: KG
Where have I studied: Alexandra Girls English Institution (Secondary School Certificate), KC College (Higher Secondary Certificate), Jai Hind College (Bachelor of Science), Royal Institute of Science(Master of Science)
Where I have previously taught: Jai Hind College, Mumbai; Ruia College, Mumbai; Vaishnodevi Academy (Kolkata). G.D. Somani Memorial School, Mumbai; Edubridge International School, Mumbai; Shishuvan International School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Teaching, Knitting, Crochet, Art and Painting
Giles Stride | Head of Early Years, Foundation Stage
Currently teaching: Early Years, Foundation Stage Framework
Where have I studied: City of Birmingham University (Bachelor's Degree in Politics), University of Derby (Postgraduate Certificate of Education)
Where I have previously taught: Croft Primary School, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire; Oak Tree Lane Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire; Asquith Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire; The International School of Bangalore, Bangalore; The British School of Egypt, Giza
Personal passions: Cooking, Military history – particularly concerning the middle east.
Kirsten Gibbons | Head of German Section
Currently teaching: German, Maths
Where have I studied: University of Birmingham (BPhil Inclusion and SEN, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties), University of Sunderland (PGCE KS 1,2,3,4,5 SEN), University of Sunderland(Master of Education, Special Education Needs), University of Leicester (Master of Science, Educational Leadership), Leeds Beckett University (National Award Special Education Needs coordination, PGCert)
Where I have previously taught: Akis Al Khor Qatar, Sanaa British School Yemen, International School of Pointe Noire Republic of Congo
Personal passions: Collecting recipes for cooking from all over the world, playing musical instruments, Shotokan, floorball
Rich McCarthy | Teacher
Currently teaching: English Primary Curriculum – Core and Foundation subjects
Where have I studied: University of Brighton (Primary Education Studies Bachelor degree) Leeds Beckett University (Master of Arts Leadership in School Mental Health and Wellbeing)
Where I have previously taught: St Theresa’s Catholic Primary School, England
Personal passions: Fitness, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Travel and reading
Swarda Pandurang Sawant | Teacher
Currently teaching: Economics
Where have I studied: Pune university (Masters of Commerce), Mumbai University (Bachelor of Education)
Where I have previously taught: Podar International School, Mumbai; NES International School, Mumbai; B. D Somani International School, Mumbai; International School Aamby, Pune
Personal passions: Visiting Adventurous/Nature/ rural places, Donations and helping less fortunate children. Healthy living and healthy eating
Tiana Taraporvala | Teacher
Currently teaching: Music
Where have I studied: University of Edinburgh (Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and social sciences in Economics), True school of music (Pro course in music and western vocals)
Where I have previously taught: The True School of Music, Mumbai, Bombay international school, Mumbai.
Personal passions: Performing music live, food, travelling
Ami Shah | Teacher, developing Hindi and Indian Cultural Studies curriculum
Currently teaching: Hindi Primary
Where I have studied: New Zealand Tertiary College, New Zealand (Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education), Sophia Polytech (Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Diploma in Early Childhood Care Education)
Personal passions: Reading, Indian classical dance, and travel
Andrew Evans | Teacher
Currently teaching: Music / Form Tutor - Grade 7
Where I have studied: The London College of Music - Graduate Diploma of the London College of Music (GLCM); The University of London / Institute of Education (Postgraduate Certificate of Education)
Where I have previously taught: John Kelly High School, London; Eastfields High School, London; Boston College of Further Education, Lincolnshire; Cornwall College of Further Education, Cornwall; Esher Sixth Form College, Surrey; Yavneh College, Hertfordshire
Ashwin Rugoobur | Teacher
Currently teaching: Maths
Where I have studied: University of Technology, Perth, Australia (Bachelor of Mathematical Sciences, Post Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics)
Where I have previously taught: Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School, England; Turnford Academy, England; St Peters’ Academy, England; Korean International School, Hong Kong
Chelsea Mouawad | Teacher
Currently teaching: Grade 5
Where I have studied: Arizona State University (BSc Summa Cum Laude); Manchester University (MA Geography); Bedfordshire University (PGCE)
Where I have previously taught: Chandlers Field School, Molesey; St George’s College, Weybridge; Hebron International School, Ooty
Personal passions: Long walks, wildlife viewing, family gatherings, playing backgammon and reading!
Julia Machmutova | Teacher
Currently teaching: German as a foreign language (Primary)
Where I have studied: Pedagogical University Ekaterinburg Russia (Diploma in German as a foreign language); Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich Germany (Magister of German studies, German as a foreign language and intercultural communication studies)
Where I have previously taught: EF School Munich Germany; School of German Language Sankt Petersburg Russia
Personal passions: Reading, Yoga, Writing, Biking, Hiking, Swimming, Travelling, Gardening
Malvika Amin | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 2
Where I have studied: New Zealand Tertiary College (Bachelor of Early Childhood Education); Government Law College, Mumbai (Bachelor of Law)
Where I have previously taught: Sunflower School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Reading, Travelling, Yoga, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Art, Cooking
Rachel Burchett | English and Drama Secondary, Learning leader Performance / Grade 6 Form Tutor
Currently teaching: Grades 4, English and Drama
Where I have studied: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia (First Class Honours, BA Communications (Theatre & Media)); University of NSW, Sydney, Australia, (Post Graduate Diploma in Education (English & Drama)); University of New England (Bachelor of Law, in progress)
Where I have previously taught: Downe House School, Newbury, UK; Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia; Maroubra Bay Public School, Sydney, Australia; La Paz International Community School, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica; DSB International School (returning); American School of Bombay (Communications Director)
Personal passions: Travel, theatre and drama, connecting people, reading, cooking, CrossFit, yoga
Reema Ahuja | Teacher and Learning Leader for Foundation Stage
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 1, Learning Leader Foundation Stage
Where I have studied: UKDLP, Cumbria (Level 3 in Understanding Early Years); Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi (Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education); Mumbai Montessori Teacher Training Institute (Diploma in Montessori); University of Mumbai, (Masters of Commerce in Advertising and Marketing)
Where I have previously taught: Mumbai Montessori Teacher Training Institute, Mumbai
Personal passions: Dance, Yoga, Keyboard, Travel, Reading and Environment Protection
Anisha Seth | Teacher, developing Indian Cultural Studies and Hindi curriculum
Currently teaching: Indian Cultural Studies, Hindi, English as an Additional Language
Where I have studied: University of Southern Queensland, Australia (Master of Education); Mumbai University (Bachelor of Arts in History); National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi (Diploma in Fashion Design & Technology)
Where I have previously taught: Ecole Française Internationale, Mumbai
Personal passions: Reading, travel, environmental protection
Anna Lena Thiede | Teacher in the German Section
Currently teaching: Grade 4 - 9 Maths, History, Geography, German, Ethics
Where I have studied: University of Hamburg, Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education
Where I have previously taught: University of Mumbai; Helmut Schmidt Gymnasium, Hamburg
Personal passions: Cultural events, dance, feminism
Anupama Rodrigues | Teacher
Currently teaching: French as a Foreign Language, English as a Foreign Language
Where I have studied: Université Charles de Gaulle- Lille 3, France (Masters in Didactics of Languages and Cultures)
Where I have previously taught: Ramnarain Ruia College, B.D. Somani International School
Personal passions: Trekking, animal welfare, volunteering for social and environmental causes
Anushi Divan | CAS Coordinator
Currently teaching: Biology / Science Teacher and CAS Coordinator
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, PhD in Biotechnology)
Where I have previously taught: University of Mumbai
Personal passions: Learning and trying to find happiness and joy in everything
Alexander Harris | IB Coordinator, TOK
Currently teaching: English Language & Literature, TOK
Where I have studied: University College London, London (Masters in Educational Leadership); University of London (Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Theology)
Where I have previously taught: UWC Dilijan, SDA Shanghai, CATs London, Woodstock Mussoorie
Personal passions: Writing, football, reading, theatre
Atharva Joshi | CAD Teacher & 3D Printer Operator
Currently teaching: CAD and 3D Printing
Where I have studied: Mumbai University (Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering)
Personal passions: Product Design, kabaddi, meditation
Audrey Carvalho | Teacher
Currently teaching: Mathematics
Where I have studied: St Xavier’s College, Mumbai (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics); University of Mumbai (Master of Science in Pure Mathematics), Pushpanjali College of Education, Vasai (Bachelor of Education & Master of Education)
Personal passions: Theatre, cooking and baking, poetry, dancing, and hiking
Avisha Shah | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 2
Where I have studied: City University London (BSc Sociology with Psychology); Warwick University (Early Years Teacher Training); Birkbeck University (MSc Developmental Sciences)
Where I have previously taught: St Nicholas Nursery, London; All Saints' Church of England School, London; B.D Somani International School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Dance, Fitness, Cooking and Travel
Minal Shah | Teacher
Currently teaching: Grade 1
Where I have studied: Mumbai University (Bachelors of Commerce); Mumbai University (Masters of Commerce); WestSide Montessori School, New York (Early Childhood Teacher Training Certification); Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts Of India, Hyderabad (Treasury and Forex management)
Where I have previously taught: Hamilton Park Montessori School, New Jersey, USA
Personal passions: Travelling, cooking, dancing and singing
Mahesh Dharamkamble | Physics / Science / Form Tutor - Grade 9
Currently teaching: Physics Teacher
Where I have studied: The Institute of Science, Mumbai (Masters in Physics); Mumbai University, Mumbai (Bachelor of Science, Physics)
Where I have previously taught: Chatrabhuj Narsee School, Mumbai; Rustomjee Cambridge International School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Adventure Sports, Music, Travelling
Payal Dhanak | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 1 teacher
Where I have studied: Sydenham College of Commerce and Education, Mumbai (Masters of Commerce); Mrs Raj’s Institute of Contemporary Education, Mumbai (K.G. Teacher’s Training and Art and Craft Diploma)
Where I have previously taught: The Courtyard Daycare and Preschool, Mumbai; Headstart, Mumbai; Kangaroo Kids, Mumbai; Greenlawns High School, Mumbai; Eurokids International Preschool Chain, Mumbai
Personal passions: Teaching, Singing, Cooking, Music and Home Art and Craft
Pooja Kotak | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 2
Where I have studied: University of Roehampton, London (MA Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusive Education); Arya Vidya Mandir School, Mumbai (Advanced Diploma in Learning Disabilities).
Where I have previously taught: B. D. Somani International School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Reading, Travel and Spirituality
Guy French | Teacher
Currently teaching: Grade 3
Where I have studied: University of Texas at San Antonio (Bachelors in History), and Texas State University (Masters in Secondary Education)
Where I have previously taught: Xiwai International School, Shanghai; Hangzhou Bay Bilingual School, Shanghai; Shanghai United International School, Xiamen.
Personal passions: Swimming, Freediving, Scuba diving, Surfing, Travel and Culture, Teaching and Coaching Swimming.
Bishal Rudra | Teacher
Currently teaching: Physical Education
Where I have studied: Lakshmibai National College of Physical Education, Kerala University (Bachelor of Physical Education)
Personal passions: Gardening, photography, travel
Bivash Chakraborty | Chemistry teacher
Currently teaching: Computing / Chemistry / Grade 10 Form Tutor
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Science in Chemistry)
Where I have previously taught: RBK International Academy, Jankidevi Public School
Personal passions: Motorbiking, trekking, blogging, snooker
Fareen Wahid | Teacher
Currently teaching: History, Geography and ICT
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Master of Arts in History and Master of Arts in Education), K.J. Somaiya Comprehensive College of Education (Bachelor of Education and Postgraduate Diploma in Management of Education)
Where I have previously taught: Euro International School
Personal passions: Writing, history, Education technology tools and research
Helswind Brockmeyer | GFL Secondary, Learning Leader Language Acquisition
Currently teaching: German as a Foreign Language, German as Mother Tongue
Where I have studied: Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Germany; Universität Hamburg, Germany; St. Peterburg State University, Russia
Where I have previously taught: Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Mumbai
Personal passions: Badminton, kayaking, nature conservation, singing
Jayesh Mehta | DT Secondary, Learning Leaders Science Secondary
Currently teaching: Design & Technology, Physics
Where I have studied: Centre of Marine Engineering Technology, Mumbai (Marine Engineering); Manchester Metropolitan University, United Kingdom (Bachelor of Arts); QTS, UK (Design & Technology Education)
Where I have previously taught: Sir Simon Milton Westminster University Technical College, London, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Reading, Travelling, Hiking, Camping
Lydia Hendrikje Hornung | Teacher
Currently teaching: Music
Where I have studied: The Royal Conservatory, The Hague (Bachelors of Music), Codarts, Rotterdam (Masters of Music)
Where I have previously taught: The True School of Music
Personal passions: Singing, composing, performing, deejaying, as well as running, yoga, podcasts, and visiting Italy
Hussam Alim | Teacher and Learning Leader for Mathematics (Primary)
Currently teaching: Grade 5
Where I have studied: University of Nottingham, England (Post Graduate in Education); University of Cambridge, England (CELTA); Cairo University (Bachelor of Business Administration)
Where I have previously taught: The British School of Egypt, Egypt; Futures British International School, Egypt; International School of Ningbo, China; Modern Narmer Language School, Egypt
Personal passions: Travel, snorkelling, judo, poetry
Ilse Goschus | Teacher
Currently teaching: English, Mathematics, Art, Science, Geography & History, PHSE, Computing
Where I have studied: University of Stellenbosch, South Africa (Bachelor of Primary Education, Advanced Certificate for Learners with Special Educational Needs); University of South Africa (Further Diploma in Remedial Teaching); Bachelor of Education in Education Management [Honours] (Rand Afrikaans University); University of Johannesburg (Bachelor of Education in Education, Training and Development [Honours])
Where I have previously taught: Flipper International School, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Alpha, School for Autistic learners, Cape Town, South Africa; Molenbeek School for Mentally Challenged and Learners with Autism, Maitland, South Africa; Steinthal Place for Safety, Tulbagh, South Africa; Eros and Agape Schools for Cerebral Palsied Learners, Athlone, South Africa; District Central, Cape Town, South Africa; Provincial Department of Education, Cape Town, South Africa; College of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
Personal passions: Arts and crafts, mineralogy, gardening, travel, writing
Karishma Nichlani | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 2
Where I have studied: H. R. College of Commerce and Economics (Masters in Commerce), Shikshaa Centre for Integral Education (Early Childhood Care and Education)
Personal passions: Travel, dance, fitness, food
Lakshmi Balasubramanian | Maths Support whole school
Where I have studied: SNDT University, Mumbai (Bachelor of Education in special education, Post Graduate Diploma in Early Child Care Education); University of Mumbai, Mumbai (Bachelor of Education); Annamalai University, Chidambaram (Master of Science in Software Testing, Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science)
Where I have previously taught: Vasant Vihar Playmate Preschool, Thane; Serra International, Thane; Vijay Vallabh Vidalay, Thane
Personal passions: Trekking, travel, and community service
Lisa Mallett | Teacher
Currently teaching: Music
Where I have studied: Birmingham Conservatoire, United Kingdom (Bachelor of Music [Honours]) Worcester University, United Kingdom (Postgraduate Certificate in Education)
Where I have previously taught: Greet Primary, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Matthew Bolton Primary, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Marlborough School, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Listening to and performing music, travel, trekking, kickboxing
Love Trivedi | Teacher and CAS Coordinator
Currently teaching: Physics, Mathematics
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Automation, Master of Science in Physics, and Bachelor of Science in Physics)
Where I have previously taught: Dr. Pillai Global Academy, R. D. National College
Personal passions: Football, event management, community service
Mahendra Mohan Jaiswal | Learning Leader Physical Education
Currently teaching: All kinds of sports for Grades 4 through 10
Where I have studied: Shia College, Lucknow
Personal passions: Taekwondo, football, volleyball, badminton
Nancy Pavaskar | Teacher’s Aide
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage
Where I have studied: Holy Cross School, Mangalore
Personal passions: Working with children
Nanda Rane | Teacher and School Child Protection Officer
Currently teaching: Kindergarten
Where I have studied: Mumbai University, Mumbai (Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Child Psychology); Sophia College, Mumbai (Diploma in Early Child Education); SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai (Master of Arts in Education)
Where I have previously taught: Arya Vidya Mandir High School, Kangaroo Kids, Billabong High International School, Fun Factory
Personal passions: Teaching, reading, travel, music
Nitya Gopaldas | Teacher
Currently teaching: EAL Primary
Where I have studied: SNDT Women’s University (Master of Arts in Education)
Where I have previously taught: Japan
Personal passions: Swimming, reading, origami folding
Pal Subhabrata | Teacher
Currently teaching: German as Mother Tongue and German as a Foreign Language
Where I have studied: Ranchi, India; Pune, India; Munich, Germany; and Jena, Germany
Where I have previously taught: India and Germany
Personal passions: Intercultural expert/trainer observing cultural behaviour patterns
Rachel Waters | Teacher and Deputy Child Protection Officer
Currently teaching: Youth Mentor PSHE Secondary
Where I have studied: St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai; Vision College, Sydney
Where I have previously taught: Perth, Australia and Mumbai
Personal passions: Sports, writing
Raima Shaikh | Teacher Librarian
Currently teaching: Library, English as an Additional Language
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Science), SNDT Women’s University (Master of Library and Information Science, Bachelor of Education)
Where I have previously taught: D. Y. Patil International School
Personal passions: Reading, cooking, travel
Sakshi Jaisingh | Teacher and Learning Leader for Phonics (Primary)
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 1, Learning Leader Phonics
Where I have studied: Jai Hind College (Bachelor of Arts), ORT India (Certification in Early Childhood Care and Education) and SNDT Women’s University (pursuing a Master of Arts in Education)
Where I have previously taught: GD Somani Memorial School, Mumbai; Gymbaroo Kids, Mumbai
Personal passions: Travel, music, health, fitness
Sally Neville | Teacher
Currently teaching: Art and Design, Visual Arts
Where I have studied: Surrey University, United Kingdom (Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in Fine Art Textile Design), London South Bank University, United Kingdom (PGCE)
Where I have previously taught: Grange Primary School, London
Personal passions: Art, design, photography, travel, food, film
Sarah Hatia | Teacher
Currently teaching: Kindergarten
Where I have studied: University College London, (PGCE Primary); University of Leicester (Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in English)
Where I have previously taught: Queensbridge Primary School, London
Personal passions: My family, playing the piano, baking cakes and watching British TV dramas
Sarah Montague | Teacher
Currently teaching: Art - Secondary Learning Leader Creative Arts / Grade 8 Form tutor
Where I have studied: The University of Exeter (PGCE), Stourbridge College of Technology and Art (Bachelor of Arts [Honours] in 3D Design, Specialization: Glass)
Where I have previously taught: Launceston College, Cornwall, United Kingdom; Park School and Community College, Devon, United Kingdom; St Ninian's High School, Isle of Man, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Pottery, batik, craft and design history
Sarah-Jane Burska | Teacher in the German Section
Currently teaching: Grade 2 and 3, Mathematics, General Studies, Art, Philosophy
Where I have studied: Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Germany
Where I have previously taught: Wiesbadener Jugendwerkstatt, Wiesbaden, Germany
Personal passions: Travel, cooking, exercise, social work
Shruti Kulkarni | Teacher
Currently teaching: Science and Maths
Where I have studied: Mumbai University
Where I have previously taught: The Somaiya School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Photography, reading, mentorship
Stefanie Handschuh | Teacher and Learning Leader for German Enrichment
Currently teaching: German as a Foreign Language / Deutsch Secondary, Learning Leaders German Enrichment
Where I have studied: University of Bamberg, Germany (First & Second State Examination in German Studies and History, Bachelor of Arts in Oriental Studies, Government Degree in Teaching German and History)
Where I have previously taught: Dientzenhofer Gymnasium, Bamberg, Germany; Pirckheimer Gymnasium, Nürnberg, Germany; Hans-Sachs-Gymnasium, Nürnberg, Germany; Sigmund-Schuckert Gymnasium, Nürnberg, Germany; Sonderpädagogisches Förderzentrum Paul-Moor-Schule, Nürnberg, Germany; Evangelical-Lutheran School Beit Sahour, Palestinian Territories; The International School Bangalore, India
Personal passions: Travel, sports, writing, photography
Stephanie Holt | Director of Learning and Teaching, Learning Leader language and Literature
Currently teaching: English
Where I have studied: University of Hull (Masters in Education and Post Graduate Certificate of Education in Secondary English); University of Lancaster (Bachelor of Arts in English Language)
Where I have previously taught: The International School of Moscow, Russia; Eaton International School, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; St Mary’s College, Hull, UK; Sirius Academy Hull, UK; Wolfreton School, Hull, UK
Shaagrika Kohli | Teacher and Learning Leader for English in Garden Campus
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 2
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Bachelor of Arts in History), SNDT Women’s University (Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Children Education, pursuing Master of Arts in Education)
Where I have previously taught: Cathedral and John Connon School, Wonder Years Nursery, Miniland Nursery
Personal passions: Cooking, community service, blog writing, reading, travel
Vanisha Karia | Teacher
Currently teaching: German as foreign languages Secondary / Primary Marathi
Where I have studied: Kishinchand Chellaram College, Goethe Institute, Mumbai University
Where I have previously taught: SP Jain, Mumbai University, Syntel, BASF, Sikraft, Somaiya College
Personal passions: Dance, languages, fitness
Wendy Sequeira | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 2
Where I have studied: SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai (Master of Education); New Zealand Tertiary College (Bachelor of Education); Mumbai University (Bachelor of Arts and Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication & Journalism); Indira Gandhi National Open University (Early Care & Childhood Education diploma)
Where I have previously taught: SNDT Women’s University
Personal passions: Music (guitar, ocarina and choral singing), home crafts/art & craft, travel
William Varghese | Teacher
Currently teaching: Physical Education
Where I have studied: Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research (Hybrid MBA)
Where I have previously taught: Assisted Don Bosco International School, SportsLead (Acres) & OLPS Parish Team
Personal passions: Singing, dancing, football, cricket, social service, yoga
Siya Lund | Teacher
Currently teaching: Foundation Stage 1
Where I have studied: Arya Vidya Mandir, Mumbai (Post Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education), SNDT Women’s University (Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a specialization in Developmental Counselling)
Where I have previously taught: Edubridge International School, Mumbai; Bright Start International School, Mumbai; Gopi Birla School, Mumbai; Pranjali International School, Mumbai; BhaktiVedanta Swami Mission School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Community and social service, reading, travelling
Rachel Burchett | English and Drama Secondary, Learning leader performances
Currently teaching: Grade 4
Where I have studied: Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia (Bachelor of Arts in Communications [Theatre & Media]); University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia (Post Graduate Diploma in Education [English & Drama]); University of New England, Armidale, Australia (pursuing a Bachelor of Law)
Where I have previously taught: Downe House School, Newbury, United Kingdom; Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, Australia; Maroubra Bay Public School, Sydney, Australia; La Paz International Community School, Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
Personal passions: Travel, theatre and drama, connecting people, reading
Zaee Manerkar | Teacher Primary
Currently teaching: Music
Where I have studied: Conservatorium van Amsterdam (composition training), Trinity Laban Conservatoire (ATCL Diploma)
Where I have previously taught: True School of Music, Mumbai; Bombay International School, Mumbai; Little Angels International School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Music, the performing arts, and anything to do with thinking, words and nature
Vaclav Skutil | Teacher
Currently teaching: Economics
Where I have studied: University of Cape Town
Where I have previously taught: Netherlands, China, Czech Republic, Jordan, Oman, Sudan, Qatar, Bahrain, Romania
Personal passions: Reading, MMA, Cycling
Anila Das | Teacher
Currently teaching: Biology
Where I have studied: Vivekananda College of Arts and Sciences (Master of Science in Biotechnology), University of Kerala (Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Zoology and Chemistry), SISI Chennai (Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Bioinformatics)
Where I have previously taught: GEMS Modern Academy, Dubai; Indus International School, Pune; Good Shepherd International School, Ooty; Gandhi Memorial Intercontinental School, Jakarta; Chinmaya International Residential School, Siruvani
Personal passions: Sustainability and the environment, nature, food, travel, and music
Neeta Shringi | Teacher and Learning Leader for Design and Technology
Currently teaching: Grade 3
Where I have studied: MET Institute of Management (Master of Business Administration in Finance), Sree Narayana Guru College of Education (Bachelor of Education), Smt. MMK College of Commerce and Economics (Bachelor of Commerce)
Where I have previously taught: Shaoxing International School, China; Panbai International School, Mumbai; Poddar International School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Travel, Reading, Music, and Cycling
Nihal Wagannawar | Teacher
Currently teaching: Psychology
Where I have studied: Bachelors in Commerce, Masters of Arts in Psychology (Indira Gandhi National University)
Where I have previously taught: Singapore International School, Mumbai; Dr Pillai Global Academy, Mumbai
Personal passions: Trekking, skiing, billiards, travel, and exploring other cultures and food.
Richa Gokhale | Group 3 Learning Leader for Humanities
Currently teaching: Geography / Learning Leader Humanities Secondary / Form Tutor - Grade 12
Where I have studied: Masters in Geography, Bachelors in Education, Certificate in Spanish (University of Mumbai), Diploma in French (Alliance Francaise de Mumbai)
Where I have previously taught: D. Y. Patil International School, Mumbai; Sathaye College, Mumbai; M. L. Dahanukar College, Mumbai
Personal passions: Travel and travel blogging, photography, environmental activism, sustainability and minimalism, and animal welfare
Roshni Vaghela | Learning Leader for IT Primary
Currently teaching: Grade 1, Learning Leader IT Primary
Where I have studied: Roehampton University (Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education, specialising in Computer Science)
Where I have previously taught: Vicars Green Primary School, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Fitness, reading, cooking, travel, movies, and music
Sabrina Coronata | Teacher
Currently teaching: Grade 4
Where I have studied: The University of Washington (Masters in Teaching)
Where I have previously taught: International School in Genova, Switzerland; Berlin Metropolitan School, Germany; Berlin International School, Germany; International School Telemark (Norway)
Personal passions: Camping, kayaking, singing and strumming folk songs around the campfire, gardening, and biking
Siddhanth Pathak | Teacher
Currently teaching: Physical education
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Bachelors in Physical education and Bachelors in Commerce)
Where I have previously taught: Our Own English High School, UAE; Hillspring International School, Mumbai; St. Marys School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Playing football and fitness
Usha Hariharan | Teacher and Learning Leader for Science (Primary)
Currently teaching: Grade 1
Where I have studied: Boston University (Masters in Education) and London Montessori Centre (Nursery Foundation Teaching Diploma).
Where I have previously taught: Diverse environments in the Middle East, Europe and India, including the American School of Bombay
Personal passions: Running, listening to podcasts, history, science and travel
Vipul Mehra | Teacher
Currently teaching: Physics
Where I have studied: University of Mumbai (Bachelor's in Computer Engineering), Simon Fraser University (Master’s in Computer Science)
Where I have previously taught: The Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai
Personal passions: Reading (especially science fiction), learning math, and listening to jazz
Yvonne Bartlett | Teacher in the German Section
Currently teaching: Year 7
Where I have studied: Berufsakademie Breitenbrunn (Bachelor in Business Studies), University of Aberdeen (Master in Education)
Where I have previously taught: Berlin Brandenburg International School, Germany; Istanbul International Community School, Turkey; Doga Schools, Turkey; Cowes Enterprise College, United Kingdom
Personal passions: Reading, walking, gardening, and handcrafting
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