--- title: "Meet Our Expert Montessori Faculty | SchoolScape Teacher Training" description: "Meet the experienced Montessori faculty at SchoolScape. Discover our personalized approach to teacher training, blending global insights with real-world mentorship." canonical: https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu/montessori-teacher-training-certification/meet-our-expert-faculty last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # Meet Our Expert Montessori Faculty Tribe Verified · Over 40 years of collective Montessori wisdom By [SchoolScape](https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu) · Live online classes; In-person practice at Cooke Town, Bengaluru · ₹24K per certification (estimate) Part of [Montessori Teacher Training & Certification](https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu/montessori-teacher-training-certification). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/schoolscapeedu/montessori-teacher-training-certification/gallery) 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. ## Photos and videos - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/46b1bcf2-3fef-4c8e-8f79-9715ac3ad908) - ![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.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/928f37fb-85ab-44af-8f9d-dd4dcb541fed) - ![Meet Dhanvanthini, a patient and kind faculty member for our Elementary Course, who possesses a deep understanding of both children and adults.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84d87312-36dd-4b49-b116-a9884f5e6388) - ![Our Elementary Faculty Team, a tree of knowledge and experience, dedicated to guiding you on your Montessori journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2c5709bd-0d3e-443c-9f3c-c7529acaf713) - ![Meet Leelavathi, who joyfully swapped biotech labs for Montessori classrooms and is now a faculty member for our Elementary Course.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/caa57964-96ed-4fa2-b4e9-fd3fb9d1e875) - ![Meet Keerthana Sunil, our "Knowledge Keeper." A quiet force on our team, she is incredibly knowledgeable and a terrific singer.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/20f36bca-bcea-4e67-b652-aed97c0d0898) - ![Meet Gracy Kingsley, our "Playful Guide." With a child-like spirit, she brings laughter and energy into every classroom.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80758507-0c20-4bf0-8b23-423f0bfacbd0) - ![Meet Chandhrica Pagadal, our "Nightingale." An all-rounder with a beautiful voice, she shines in everything she does.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6d8b2945-13b6-4513-85cd-57b6b0c45863) - ![Meet Dhanvanthini, our "Nurturing Guide." Patient and kind, she has been guiding young minds since 2017.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/911f9065-0979-42c9-be83-8b24ac0a0c17) - ![Meet Bulbul Hasan, our "Collector & Traveler." She loves finding unique Montessori materials on her travels to bring back to the environment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b50fe268-6561-4317-ba49-7824abeeb476) - ![Meet Amukta Mahapatra, our "Visionary Leader." A veteran in the Montessori world, she leads with wisdom and experience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b36c9c44-fe53-44a0-a316-58ea143ab09d) - ![A detailed profile of Dhanvanthini, faculty for our Pre-primary course, whose journey into Montessori was a revelation.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/df28a4e8-be01-4d59-8cb4-343f3a2dc4b0) - ![A profile of Nalini Tanguturu, who combines her global IT experience with her Montessori knowledge to lead our online platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/259b953f-66af-4323-a823-a57ead5ea79c) - ![Meet our entire Pre-primary Faculty, a team of passionate and inspiring mentors ready to guide your journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3f1518bd-fd3d-4f7e-bb69-21e23b45308a) - ![A profile of Khushbu Gupta, a trained Montessori Educator, storyteller, and faculty for our Pre-primary course.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/671f30b3-fb97-4a8b-be7a-ba66f7477f3a) - ![A profile of our Founder-Director, Amukta Mahapatra, detailing her decades of experience in school education and advocating for children's rights.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77f107cb-f429-4310-be2a-89ba1fd43203) - ![A profile of Gracy Kingsley, who brings extensive experience from both Preschool and Elementary levels to her role as Associate Director.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/9492b8ef-d796-4654-8985-8d89d5b3d3cc) - ![An introduction to our dedicated Elementary Faculty, the experts guiding you on your Montessori journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7a56c146-2d88-4add-8904-f379e596b3bd) - ![A detailed bio of our Founder-Director, Amukta Mahapatra, highlighting her vast contributions to education in India and beyond.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/590d9614-0187-47d5-85d4-88fc7efe23fe) - ![A bio of Leelavathi, faculty for the Elementary Course, whose search for a happy place for children led her to the Montessori world.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/efa7c5ac-1a48-4ca0-bbf0-2e2280ab2145) - ![A bio of Nisha Dias, a devoted educator and faculty intern who brings a decade of experience and a hands-on approach to our team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6db00b7a-0cd2-4e45-9d50-840a2e4bfc04) - ![A bio of Nalini Tanguturu, Associate Director of the Elementary Course, who has been instrumental in setting up our online training platform.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a048efb-a96c-4e74-9e54-f4a2b52e8f2f) - ![A bio of Jeta Kumar, a faculty member for our elementary and pre-primary courses with a passion for building inclusive classrooms.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1ae4cb19-6a0a-4800-9baf-ff29fc334183) - ![A bio of Gracy Kingsley, a faculty member with extensive experience in training, mentoring, and managing Montessori schools.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/de842051-7933-478d-9b55-87ceef26cb38) - ![A bio of Chandhrica Pagadal, our in-house singer and PR Executive, who discovered her love for working with children through Montessori.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/03798522-1a61-435a-ac36-30fced7a8024) - ![A bio of Sharon Caldwell, an international faculty member, author, and speaker who brings a wealth of experience in democratic education and adolescent programs.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/10ea0fdb-bf96-43bd-8eda-d62d12ca41a7) - ![A bio of Dhanvanthini, an intern faculty member for our Pre-primary and Elementary courses, who is passionate about the Montessori approach.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2a47f7c9-79d6-4d76-93b7-0019481f5e7d) - [Video: Meet our faculty member Bulbul Hasan, a Pre-primary guide who shares her experience teaching online from Mexico and connecting with the Montessori community in India.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/84ad831c-8c7b-47cf-99d1-622692b0a5db) ## 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. ## About SchoolScape 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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