Meet Our Expert Montessori Faculty
Education is more than textbooks; it is a profound human connection. Meet the mentors who bridge the gap between abstract theory and the living reality of the classroom.
Meet Nalini Tanguturu, our Associate Director for the Elementary Course. An IT wizard turned Montessori guide, she was instrumental in bringing our training programs online.
Meet Gracy Kingsley, our Associate Director for the Pre-primary Course. She brings a wealth of experience and infuses every classroom with laughter and limitless energy.
Meet Dhanvanthini, a patient and kind faculty member for our Elementary Course, who possesses a deep understanding of both children and adults.
Our Elementary Faculty Team, a tree of knowledge and experience, dedicated to guiding you on your Montessori journey.
Meet Leelavathi, who joyfully swapped biotech labs for Montessori classrooms and is now a faculty member for our Elementary Course.
Meet Keerthana Sunil, our "Knowledge Keeper." A quiet force on our team, she is incredibly knowledgeable and a terrific singer.
Meet Gracy Kingsley, our "Playful Guide." With a child-like spirit, she brings laughter and energy into every classroom.
Meet Chandhrica Pagadal, our "Nightingale." An all-rounder with a beautiful voice, she shines in everything she does.
Meet Dhanvanthini, our "Nurturing Guide." Patient and kind, she has been guiding young minds since 2017.
Meet Bulbul Hasan, our "Collector & Traveler." She loves finding unique Montessori materials on her travels to bring back to the environment.
About Meet Our Expert Faculty
Our faculty members are not lecturers reciting from a manual; they are seasoned practitioners who have walked the path you are about to step onto. Whether it is Nalini, who blended her decade of IT experience to master our online systems, or Gracy, who brings a playful, child-like energy to serious pedagogy, every mentor here has undergone a personal transformation. They are here to offer you more than just curriculum. They offer the hands-on, real-world insight that only comes from years of nurturing both children and adults in the Montessori environment.
Why Our Faculty Approach Differs
In many training programs, you are taught by career academics. At SchoolScape, we believe the teacher must be a learner first. Our faculty team is composed of practitioners who have transitioned from diverse fields—biotech, corporate IT, and finance—into the practice of Montessori education. This diversity is intentional. It mirrors the reality of our students, who come from all walks of life looking to find deeper purpose.
Mentorship Over Management
When you join our Pre-primary or Elementary courses, you are not assigned a grader; you are connected with a mentor. Our faculty members, including senior leaders like Amukta Mahapatra, focus on the 'Second Plane of Development' and 'Cosmic Education' as lived experiences rather than concepts to memorize. You receive real-time feedback on your assignments, ensuring that your growth is tracked as carefully as you will one day track a child's development.
A Global Perspective with Local Roots
Our team’s strength lies in its blend of global standards and local sensitivity. We have traveled to bring back unique materials, run sessions in local languages like Kannada for Anganwadi teachers, and participated in international forums. This ensures that when you learn from us, you gain a worldview that is both internationally accredited and deeply relevant to the Indian context. You are learning from people who are constantly unlearning and relearning, ensuring our curriculum remains as dynamic as the children you will guide.
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We are a team of educators who believe that learning is a lifelong journey. We do not just teach the Montessori method; we live it, bringing our own stories, failures, and discoveries into every conversation we have with you.
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