Welcome to the Foundation Stage ! My name is Sudha Mahadevan & I have been a kindergarten teacher for 37 valuable years. I must admit that it has been the most soul-satisfying journey to date. I have worked a good number of years at some of the most prestigious schools in the world such as, The Qatar Academy (Doha –Qatar) & The International School Bangalore (TISB) & have been exposed to the Primary Years Programme (PYP ) & the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS ) which encourages effective learning & inquiry led approach. Here, at The Valistus International school, I am an Early Years Consultant cum teacher & look forward passionately to a very positive, exciting & rewarding tenure. Want to know a little more about me? Well, I am a mother of two wonderful children & four adorable grandchildren. I grew up in Mumbai, spent 25 years of married life in Doha – Qatar & have finally settled down in Bangalore. I am an avid traveler, enjoy reading, music, dance, theatre, networking & socializing. I believe, to teach is to touch a life forever.

Ms. Damayanthi is driven to help students overcome barriers that impact their learning. My teaching philosophy is very simple students do not care how much you know, until they know how much you care. I show my caring by forming relationships with my students and trying to help them find their dreams and strengths so they can believe in themselves the way I believe in them. Either way they are the future and have unlimited value. I feel strongly about sharing what I know with others. I feel this gives me an insight in guiding the diverse group of children that I have the privilege of teaching. I believe that as long as one is living they should always take the opportunity to learn something new. I believe that children are a gift and possess diverse talents and capabilities. I consider it a privilege to help facilitate their learning and academic growth. I believe each student learns in their own way and style. I strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where each student can have the opportunity to experience success and progress. By doing this, I hope to instill in them a desire to become lifelong learners. I have taken various trainings whenever possible to continue growing in my craft. I earned a post-graduation degree in International education from Indus International school certified by Birmingham university. I am certified Google, Apple IPad and Brain pop teacher. I have also completed training programs in Ramanujan Math phobia and scratch programming language. It is my goal to help encourage my students to look beyond the four walls of our classroom and view the world around them as a place of learning and discovery.

A versatile teacher and leader. Over 10 years of her career in Education and Corporate, she has worked to foster creativity and love for learning Math.A strong believer of bringing intercultural learning in the classrooms, she has worked meticulously to collaborate with other International schools outside the country, chaired school accreditation committees and bagged many accolades.Ms Shikha is a post graduate in Mathematics from Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan and is a university rank holder in Bachelors of Education degree from Bangalore university. Her area of expertise includes subject proficiency, Math trails, Math leagues, differentiated instructions, external communication, event organization and STEM/project based learning.She has completed many training programs from British council few of them are: Core skills for student leadership, ICT for Intercultural learning, Education for Global citizens are some of them.She has also completed ‘Cambridge Secondary 1 Mathematics introductory training’ and ‘Global Perspectives- Primary’ by Cambridge International, UK.She has attended short courses by USP University, Russia and a course on “XXI century teaching methodologies and assessments” by educators from Finland.She is supportive, firm, and fair with her students, holding them accountable but always looking to cheer them up and praise them when are doing something good. She likes to take challenging tasks and strives to achieve the best results possible.A person with strong family values, loves traveling and loves doing creative stuff during free time. A plant parent, who loves to spend time with her house plants and see them thriving gives her utmost happiness. A very organized person loves to party, host people and meet friends

Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.’–Scott Hayden.This perfectly describes my belief and journey as an educator, facilitator, trainer and quite simply put a teacher who believes that in every student lies that seed which when nurtured will flourish into that mighty Mahogany.Reader, traveller, yoga practitioner, mother of two boys and one furry child Amigo, awe struck admirer of the Great Outdoors, always ready for an adventure from trekking to snorkelling …and a decent baker is how I would describe myself!Finally my motto in life is from Dr Seuss’s book Oh The Places You Will Go :You’re off to Great Places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting, So… get on your way!Eagerly waiting to start nurturing those mighty majestic trees!

I have a Post-Graduation degree in English from Mumbai University and a bachelor’s degree in Education and Special Education (Learning Disability.) I am currently pursuing a Post-Graduation degree in Clinical Psychology.I have over 15 years of experience in primary and secondary school instruction. I began my teaching career in various schools in Mumbai one of the prominent being NMS which is part of the SVKM trust that runs famous educational institutes in Mumbai, the most prominent being NMIMS, before moving to Bangalore.In Bangalore, I have worked in Prakriya Green Wisdom School, which is an experiential school, Inventure Academy where I was part of the Reading and Writing Program by Lucy Calkins. After having been a Homeroom and subject teacher for many years, I ventured in the field of Special Education and was fortunate enough to be absorbed by the VIBGYOR Group of School to head the Special Education Department in one of their branches.Being in this profession, there has never been a boring day, because as facilitators you get to make an impact on lives, ignite a ‘spark’, be surrounded by love, celebrate milestones, create a work environment, inspire and create lasting memories to cherish forever. No other profession can give you that.On a personal note, “I am not a great cook, I am not a great artist, but I love art, and I love food, so I am the perfect traveller.” Michael Palin.This is essentially describing me in the best possible way. A die-hard foodie and also an avid traveller, I enjoy this best with my friends and family.

I am a warm and caring teacher who desires all children to be successful learners and works to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to the varied needs of students. During my tenure, I have been transforming the lives of students with knowledge and vision. I have also learned from the very start, the importance of passion, confidence, dedication, and time management. I’m ably supported by my husband and I have two beautiful children, a daughter, and a son. I have done my schooling in India and in the USA. I completed my graduation in Science from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore. I have a master’s degree in environmental science with distinction. As I fell in love with my work, professional growth led me to pursue my bachelor’s degree in education from Bangalore University. Training conducted by the University of Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge Assessment English, Early Educators United, British Council, and ITARI have kept me updated. I started my career in South Africa but realized my true calling was back home. My journey started in St.Joseph’s boy’s high school where I realized my ardor. At Bethany High School and Junior College, I honed in my skills. My dream came to fruition at The International School, Bangalore which I keep close to my heart. My communication skills were groomed during my time with XSEED. Though my prime responsibilities were my children, I couldn’t keep away too long. I have worked for IMAX and Flomont World School in the area of curriculum development. With teaching, the element of the unexpected is what drives my adrenaline. Knowing that I can make an impact that will carry forward beyond my time, gives me hope and satisfaction. Planning for a vacation with my family rejuvenates my senses. I love shopping for my children and indulge in buying books and reading regularly. The frequent outpouring of love and affection to my kids is a pastime. But my favorite hobby is to be naughty, just like they are, bringing huge boughs of laughter in our home. My firm belief is that I am put on this earth to make memories every day and to take one day at a time is the principles I follow.

As an Educator I have been very privileged to have begun my career and hone my skills at The George Foundation’s Shanti Bhavan school for the socio-economically challenged. Here I had the opportunity to meet educators from all over the world. Since then I have been able to grow step for step working with some of the most prestigious institutions in the country like Swamy Nararyan Gurkul and The Velammal Global School. During my 13 year stint as an Educator I have taught the ICSE, IB and IGCSE curriculum’s to children of in the K-12 bracket, holding key positions such as Department Head, Curriculum head and Teacher Trainer. In my latest professional engagement I have been em paneled with Oxford University Press as a Master Teacher Trainer to train various stakeholders across the country on latest Curricula and Pedagogy.I enjoy teaching language as its challenging and calls for my complete involvement. The different aspects of language teaching allow me to explore different facets of personality. I have a deep rooted fascination for the arts in general and am deeply inspired by world literature and cultural studies. Proficient in English, French, Hindi and the South Indian languages I explore the evolution of language and literature across various context in my spare time.Children bring great value to my life, I learn from them, to live in the present and have an uninhibited zeal for life. I enjoy the humor and energy that children have about them and I cant think of a better thing to do than to engage the minds of the future.

Teaching, to me, has always been a two-directional learning, a fantastic exchange of knowledge, where my students have been the smartest contributors.“Education is a natural process spontaneously carried out by the human individual and is acquired not by listening to words but by experiences in the environment.”From Dr. Maria Montessori’s handbook were impressing lines that influenced & inspired me when I decided to pursue a professional Teacher Training Programme. After pursuing my diploma in MTT, I began my career as a teacher as a conscious choice, driven by the excitement and the regard for the profession. I strongly believe in the ability of every individual especially that of a child.An innovative teaching professional having more than 8 years of experience in pre-primary teaching I have a genuine interest in students cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual growth. I like to be actively involved in all areas of education and enhance student’s creativity and innovation through lesson plans and by creating a caring environment for the students. In my past teaching experience, I have worked extensively with the Pre-primary students at various schools of repute in Kolkata. I successfully steered my last preschool experience as the Principal. This gave me a wide experience in curriculum planning & implementation. I aimed at broadening the education of children through unique methods of experience of creating opportunities for them to express and use their talent and learning in their daily life. A self-driven leader with excellent communication and inter-personal skills, I enjoy collaborating effectively with all levels of staff members and foster quality relationship with students and parents. As a part of the Synergy programme, organizing Annual Day and Sports Meet, Craft Exhibition, Kids Carnival, Celebrating Festivals and Special Days were some other duties I fruitfully delivered during my work tenure. My aim was to ensure strong school and parent partnership which lead to the holistic development of the children. As a principal, I played an important role in collaborating with futuristic schools and established a bridge to serve as feeder preschool and ensure that this transition from preschool to futuristic school for my students was smooth. I have always believed in shaping the lives of students with my understanding and experience of the process that goes into the wholesome development of an individual.I am a graduate in computer application, proficient in exploring, creating and modifying applications and databases online and offline as per the needs & demands of the Pre-Primary level. I spend leisure time exploring the new technology to keep myself upgraded. My hobbies are engaging in gardening and art n’ craft activities. I am a nature lover and of a belief that nurturing a child is just like nurturing plants. I also possess a good collection of my artworks and few craftworks.I enjoy travelling too. I feel mesmerized and excited to explore the cultural heritage of India and every time I realize that so much more is yet to be explored. I also love collecting the sovereigns from various places and preserve it as a memory to cherish life-long.