Meet Our Montessori Faculty
Get to know the educators behind SchoolScape, bringing together decades of global classroom experience to guide your Montessori journey.
Meet Nalini Tanguturu, Associate Director for our Montessori Elementary Course. An IT wizard turned Montessori guide, she brings a calm, cool, and collected presence to our online training programs.
Meet Dhanvanthini, a patient and kind faculty member for our Montessori Elementary Course who has been nurturing young minds since 2017.
Meet Gracy Kingsley, Associate Director for our Montessori Preprimary Course. She infuses every classroom with laughter and limitless energy.
Meet our Founder-Director, Amukta Mahapatra, a veteran in the Montessori world who leads with wisdom, experience, and a passion for pushing boundaries.
A visual representation of our Elementary Faculty Team, a group of dedicated educators guiding teachers and parents on their Montessori journey.
Meet Leelavathi, a faculty member for our Montessori Elementary Course who transitioned from biotech labs to Montessori classrooms, joyfully learning and unlearning alongside her students.
Celebrating the women of SchoolScape on Women's Day. Meet Chandhrica Pagadal, our PR person with a beautiful voice and incredible talent.
Meet Gracy Kingsley, "The Playful Guide." Despite a serious veneer, she is childlike and brings laughter and energy into every classroom.
Meet Keerthana Sunil, "The Knowledge Keeper." A quiet but incredibly knowledgeable force on our team, always ready to share and inspire.
Meet Bulbul Hasan, "The Collector & Traveler." She loves collecting unique Montessori materials from her travels and bringing these treasures back to the environment.
About Meet Our Expert Faculty
You are not just signing up for a course; you are learning from practitioners who have spent years in classrooms, labs, and boardrooms across the globe. Each faculty member brings a unique journey—from biotech and IT backgrounds to decades of dedicated Montessori fieldwork—ensuring that our mentorship is rooted in real-world application rather than just theory.
Diverse Journeys, Shared Wisdom
Our faculty does not come from a single mould. We believe that true expertise is forged when diverse life experiences collide with the Montessori method. You will find faculty members who have navigated the corporate world of IT or the precision of biotech labs before finding their calling in the quiet focus of a Montessori classroom. This variety allows us to approach challenges from multiple perspectives.
Practical, Hands-On Mentorship
We don't believe in ivory tower academics. Whether we are setting up a classroom in an Anganwadi, facilitating sessions in Kannada, or consulting for top-tier IB schools, our focus remains on the 'how' and 'why' of human development. Our trainers are active practitioners who still spend time observing classrooms, handling materials, and engaging with parents. When you interact with us, you are getting advice that has been tested on the ground, not in a textbook.
Our Philosophy in Action
We see ourselves as guides, not instructors. Our goal is to model the kind of environment we want you to create: one of respect, curiosity, and authentic connection. We are here to help you unlearn rigid patterns and rediscover the joy of learning alongside the children you teach. If you are looking for mentors who will walk the path with you, rather than simply point the way, you have come to the right place.
SchoolScape
We are a collective of Montessori practitioners who believe that the best teachers are those who never stop learning. From our founder’s decades of advocacy to our faculty's unique paths from industry to the classroom, we are here to help you navigate your own journey with empathy, clarity, and deep, hands-on experience.
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