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“A passionate educationist who comes with a rich experience of over four decades from various schools across Pune and heading many of them for over two decades. She believes that our children are our future and for the future to be bright, the quality of education we provide is important.
As the Academic Head at Swadhaa, she brings her vast experience of team building and running educational institutions effectively.
Sujata Bhujbal obtained a B.C.S from Pune University.
She is a lively kindergarten teacher and loves reading, knitting, quilling and singing. She really likes the early childhood philosophy of Waldorf education, specially nurturing the child’s senses. She lives her own childhood with the all children in Swadhaa. After successfully setting up the Bavdhan campus, Sujata has now taken up the responsibility to coordinate Senior school and works closely with the founders.
She has done Waldorf Kindergarten teacher training course from Rainbow bridge , Navi Mumbai and has been participating in National Kindergarten Conferences by SADHANA, Indian Waldorf Kindergarten association by IASWECE.
Amolika was introduced to Waldorf Education in 2015, when she joined Swadhaa as Admin assistant. She was inspired by the working of the founders and under their encouragement started to deepen her understanding of children and education. She never missed an opportunity of participating in any Waldorf training. Gradually she focused on the early childhood years and then became a Kindergarten class teacher.
Amolika has now taken up the responsibility of Kindergarten Coordinator. She is responsible for the daily operation of Swadhaa Kindergarten and the pedagogical growth of the team. She likes to work with parents and support them in their journey as new parents. Amolika feels very fortunate to have the opportunity to work alongside the Waldorf Early Childhood teachers at Swadhaa and holds them all close to her heart. Her daughter is a Swadhaa alumni.
Apart from participating in National Kindergarten Conferences by SADHANA (IASWECE), Amolika has also represented Swadhaa and the Waldorf movement in India in the Asia Waldorf Teacher conference in Chengdu (China) as a Kindergarten teacher in May 2017. She has successfully completed her Waldorf Early Childhood Foundation course Level 1 & 2 offered by SADHANA and Rainbow Bridge (Navi Mumbai). She is currently pursuing Advance Certificate course at Sydney Rudolf Steiner College, Australia.
While some surrender to fate, Yogita decided to write her own destiny – and when you want something with all your heart, the whole universe conspires to bring it to you! Swadhaa happened to Yogita when a parent saw that spark in her and brought her to the school … from where she has never looked back!
Working on any and everything that came her way, Yogita worked her way up through hard-work, observations, determination and a strong will to learn and is today a kindergarten teacher!
“I don’t like to see kids begging on the streets and someday I will give them a taste of education, of learning” she says with hope in her eyes. She calls Swadhaa her ‘new life’ and the children her family. She loves knitting and going for nature-walks with the children.
She has been participating in National Kindergarten Conferences by SADHANA, Indian Waldorf Kindergarten association by IASWECE.
Aparna has done her graduation in Electronics engineering. She enjoys singing, reading, and Yoga. She came across Swadhaa when looking for an opportunity to nurture and teach children. The Waldorf philosophy of Education for health and helping children fulfill their destinies through holistic education appealed to her. She is happy to be a part of the team, providing a nurturing, free and joyful learning environment to young kids.
A qualified Mechanical Engineer and an Interior designer, Ketaki's search for a non conventional school for her son led her to Swadhaa. The philosophy and deep understanding of a child's physical and emotional needs at each stage made her wonder if she can contribute to this wonderful community of teachers and parents. She joined Swadhaa at the beginning of 2024 and became part of the Kindergarten team.
Ketaki is gifted with beautiful handwork skills. She crochets, knits and makes wonderful macrame items that adorn various spaces in Balvihar centre.
She also enjoys writing poems and songs in Hindi, Marathi and English.
Shweta, has completed her M.B.A in Human Resource Management and Marketing. After her daughter was born, she began her journey as an educationist. She has four years of experience in taking online classes and two years of teaching in a school.
Ever since she attended the first orientation at Swadhaa as a parent, she felt a strong connection with the way things are done. To her it felt like a place where she could not only teach but also grow as a person. That experience stayed with her and made her want to be a part of this beautiful space—not just as a teacher, but as someone who is also learning and growing every day.
Kiran has done her graduation and Post graduation both in Computer Science.
She has a 11 years of professional experience in credit compliance and verification. Her communication relationship-building, and analytical skills have been key her my strengths.
Kiran is an avid Handwork enthusiast with proficiency in Crochet, Knitting and Embroidery.
In her free time she likes to sing, listen to Music and reading story books to her two children who are studying at Swadhaa.
She started her journey with Swadhaa as a parent in 2020 and decided to join swadhaa Kindergarten, because during covid she attended online classes with her daughter which made a lot of difference in her way of thinking. From that time on she decided to be part of Swadhaa kindergarten. She has completed the Waldorf Early Childhood Foundation Certificate (IASWECE) from SADHANA, the Indian Waldorf Kindergarten Association. She has also attended a 10 days online workshop on Allowing Childhood to Blossom, conducted by Swadhaa.
Bhavana resonated with the Waldorf spirit of allowing children to blossom at their own pace & in an age appropriate manner. With a strong belief that one can build a life that one wishes to, if the foundation is strong; she chooses Early Childhood Education as her area of work. A kindergarten classroom gives her the opportunity to slow down & look at life with wonder every morning.
Bhavana stumbled upon Waldorf Education while looking for a school for her daughter and Swadhaa felt like a space that was nurturing as well as striving to make education a meaningful and joyful exploration day after day. It has been an enriching journey as a parent as well as teacher for her. She is grateful to work along with some amazing humans as a part of the team.
Bhavana is currently pursuing the IRA Teacher training course in Mumbai.
She has done her Waldorf Early Childhood Education foundation course from Rainbow Bridge, Mumbai and has been participating in the National Kindergarten Conferences by Sadhana, Indian Waldorf Kindergarten Association by IASWECE. She also participated in the World Teacher’s conference held in Gotheanum in Dornach, Switzerland in 2023.
Bhavana has taken up the role of Coordinator for the lower grades and is helping teachers understand and deepen their work with children. She provides curriculum and pedagogical support to the lower school teachers.
As a passionate educator with a background in Engineering (Electronics & Telecommunication) and an MBA in Operations & Supply Chain Management, Rutuja had the experience of working in the shipping industry before discovering her true calling in teaching. Her journey led her to pursue an ECCED course from Mumbai University, where she developed a love for creative and holistic approaches to education.
As an educator, she is committed to creating a joyful learning environment that encourages children to grow into compassionate and responsible global citizens.She aims to inspire a love of learning that extends beyond the classroom. She finds immense joy in working with children, watching them grow and develop their unique talents and interests.
Chandraprabha has been a teacher for 11 years in teaching and also has a 13 years experience in the corporate world.
Transitioning from Montessori to Waldorf philosophy is an exciting journey for her! Both approaches prioritize holistic development of the child but offer unique perspectives. She feels fortunate to find new methods and insights at Swadhaa that will help and guide her in her existing teaching style.
Soham is a bachelor of computer applications. He has completed his schooling and high school in Roha, Raigad. An academic environment at home with both his sisters being teachers Soham was intrigued and found his calling in teaching. His first experience with teaching was the encouragement given by his teachers to teach his peers. He likes to be with children and help them learn everyday.
Apart from being a Math enthusiast, Soham loves art in all forms. He says, “Music is one of the most essential thing in my life, and art in each form makes me alive."
Growing up he experienced tremendous respect for his teachers and attributes their efforts as a reason for the person he is today. They motivated him to teach and impart knowledge onto others.
With a blend of academics and arts at Swadhaa, Soham is able to use all his abilities in the best form to give his best output. He adds, “I feel like I belong here."
Priyanka has completed her B.E Electronics and Telecommunication engineering from Mumbai University and B.Ed from MIT – World Peace University. She has an 8+ years of IT experience and has done a 3-month volunteer internship program with Teach For India organization.
She loves nature and is a practical influencer in moving towards a low waste lifestyle. A creative homepreneur who makes eco-friendly, and minimal wastage towel folded gifts. She is a confident, creative, and courageous one exhibiting positive energy with very good interpersonal skills. She visualizes a society of not just literates but educated ones with compassion, empathy, respect, love, and care imbibed within. And so, Waldorf education attracts her to take her vision forward.
Tulika is a Biotech Engineering graduate, who later pursued a Master’s in Sociology due to her inclination towards humanities. Inspired by J. Krishnamurti, she sees teaching as not just a career but also a way of self-introspection and self-discovery.
Her experience in Waldorf education has opened up a new horizon for her. She finds Steiner’s curriculum to be a source of great healing for both students and teachers.
Nidhi is a compassionate educator who strongly believes that the right kind of education can transform the world.
Born and brought up in Bhopal, Nidhi completed BA from Pune University and MA from Mumbai University. She began her teaching career in 2018 with Teach for India fellowship. Not being satisfied with conventional schools, she moved to Swadhaa. She is deeply inspired by the Waldorf education system and Anthroposophy. She loves to read and knit in her spare time.
Gunjan has a master’s degree in Computer Application from Sikkim Manipal University. While raising her own child, she felt the pull to become a teacher and to give back to the society. Her experience with Swadhaa has been immensely enjoyable as it fosters both learning and holistic development in children.
Disha is a computer graduate by Education and an Early Childhood Educator. She has 8 years of experience. As a teacher, she believes that she has a will and wish to find happiness in every subject in education and impart it to every child in his/her golden days of childhood. Having a deep inclination towards Arts and Music, she feels fortunate to be a part of Swadhaa where art is integrated in every subject.
Tejaswee is an Industrial Engineering graduate with eight and half years of experience in Software Testing. She always wanted to become a teacher and to pursue her passion, she left her job and joined Swadhaa. She likes to dance, though not a professionally trained dancer. As a new teacher she feels the positivity and happiness we receive from children, motivates us to learn and grow.
Josia is a master’s in computer science from UCF Florida and Engineering from Mumbai University. Although new to Swadhaa family, Josia is no stranger to the Waldorf philosophy. She has been actively and passionately involved in Waldorf methodology of teaching for the past 8 years.
Deeply drawn to this Waldorf philosophy, she admitted her daughter in Swadhaa. She has also completed her Waldorf Teacher Training course from CSETT, Mumbai
AMRITA with a strong academic foundation and a heartfelt passion for nurturing young minds, brings a holistic and dedicated approach to education. She holds a Master's degree in Education from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai B.Ed qualified, and has earned a B.Sc in Biotechnology. Her academic journey has given her both a scientific mindset and a deep understanding of educational philosophies, which she thoughtfully blends in her teaching.
Over the past two years, she has worked as a Science and Math teacher, discovering immense joy and purpose in guiding children through the wonders of learning. Teaching, for her, is not just a profession—it’s a calling. She believes that every child learns best when their head (thinking), heart (feeling), and hands (doing) are fully engaged. This belief has led her to the Waldorf education system, which mirrors her ideals of holistic and experiential learning.
Currently, as part of Swadhaa she contributes to an environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and compassion. She strives to create a classroom atmosphere that nurtures not only academic growth but also emotional and spiritual well-being. As a lifelong learner and an educator, she is committed to inspiring children to become confident, kind, and thoughtful individuals who love to learn and grow.
Siddhi's journey as an educator began with her fellowship at Teach For India, where she had the opportunity to work closely with students in a low-income government school. For two transformative years, she taught English and Social Studies, while also actively engaging with the broader school community. Her work extended beyond the classroom, focusing on holistic development, strengthening learning outcomes, and nurturing a more inclusive and supportive environment for the children and their families.
Academically, she pursued a Master’s degree in English Literature, where her thesis centered on the rights of marginalized women—a subject that deeply shaped my understanding of social justice, representation, and the transformative power of education. This academic foundation further fueled her commitment to using teaching as a means to empower and uplift communities.
Teaching, for her, is more than a profession—it is a calling. She is deeply passionate about reimagining education, transforming schools into spaces of possibility, and building supportive infrastructures that foster growth, creativity, and equity.
This passion has led her to Swadhaa, a school that embodies a vibrant blend of artistic expression, cultural richness, and open-ended learning. At Swadhaa, education is not confined to textbooks—it is experiential, inquiry-driven, and grounded in the lived realities of students. She was drawn to its ethos because it resonated with her belief that education should inspire, liberate, and deeply connect with the human spirit.
Sancharika started her professional life in the IT/ITES field in operations and then moved into training. After more than 10 years in this field, she decided to take a break from the corporate world. With a vision of moving deeper into the teaching / training world, she pursued her B. Ed. degree and started her own training firm (with other partners) named Lyceum Academia. Her specialisation is English language communication and preparing for English language competency exams like the IELTS.
Sancharika joined Swadhaa in 2018, following her son who joined Grade 2 in 2017. She has been the class teacher for the Malhaar class in their journey right from Grade 1. She also takes English for the higher grades – working towards preparing them for their IGCSE exams . She manages Kalaakriti, the Swadhaa shop. She has attended multiple training and workshops (both local and international) on the curriculum and consciousness of the Waldorf Grade School. A beautiful voice and a powerhouse singer, Sancharika also brings beautiful Waldorf songs and Rabindra Sangeet to the teachers and children at Swadhaa.
Her hobbies include reading, singing and travelling.
Anish has done his post graduation in Clinical Psychology. He has been in the education sector since 2015; working as a remedial educator for children with learning difficulties at a school in Viman Nagar, and a two-year fellowship with Teach for India in a PMC school, Kothrud.
He usually uses his free time reading; his favourite genres being mystery/suspense, He likes to explore a little art, and also loves swimming. He enjoys going for treks during the monsoons, explore new places of adventure and food.
Amruta has done her MSc. Microbiolpgy and started her career as a Jr. Microbiologist. Further she was inspired to become part of the education sector and has done her BEd in year 2012. She has 10 years of experience as a teacher, teaching grades from 4 to 12th.
Amruta is a passionate teacher and it gives her immense satisfaction to work with young minds. She is a science enthusiast who paints, sings and delves into dramatics.
She is an active and lively participant in all activities at Swadhaa.
Minal joined Swadhaa as a parent and then as a language teacher in 2014. She then took a break of a few years as a teacher and continued to be a parent. Minal has now rejoined Swadhaa as a History teacher. For the last few years she has been part of Swadhaa’s History team, where a constant study of Indic history continues, and for that she is taking help from Historians, going through training and attending various workshops.
She has done M.A in Sanskrit, and was working as a research assistant in Sanskriti Peetham in Somaiya college. She has also worked in a media company called ‘Aatman innovations’ in Mumbai as an in-house translator. Being a language enthusiast, she also works as a freelance translator, and has translated around 10-12 books in Marathi so far. Her latest one was the translation of Dr. Steiner’s lecture called ‘Education of the Child’ into Marathi. She also dabbles in subtitling for movies, documentaries and is a voice-over artist.
Other than this, she likes reading and being involved in cultural activities with children.
Having stayed in Germany for a few years, she came across the Waldorf schools and after relocating to Pune was in search of a Waldorf school for her daughter. The search brought her to Swadhaa.
Minal has been associated with Swadhaa for a long time. Her daughter is a Swadhaa Alumni, and when she joined, she was one of the three children in grade one, and it has been a wonderful journey with Swadhaa since then!
Vandana is a passionate science teacher with experience of two decades of teaching high school students from Grade 9 to 12. Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Sciences are her forte. She is also an active social worker and has served as a grandmaster of NGC (National Green Corps) for the Maval taluka of Pune district, affiliated with the social forestry department.
Shruti comes from a management background with good control over the Science subjects carrying degrees for MBA & Boitechnology. Her strong willed yet a warming nature is what makes her the most suitable choice for imbibing the kids with the right amount of knowledge, care & a confident mindset.
Her long term aspirations is to leave a footprint which can be worthly recognized, a footprint which would have moved hearts, minds and soul. And what best place to start with, than moulding the kids towards a brighter, better human being.
Akshata is a Master’s in History and a Teach For India Fellow. As a TFI fellow she has worked in Government Schools and was dedicated to enhancing the educational experience of her students in a government school setting. Her areas of focus were English and Social Studies (SST).
Akshata is personally interested in Exploring and discovering new places and cultures, Travelling to different destinations to broaden her horizons and gain new experiences, Reading, Music and exploring art forms like Dancing, drama, street play.
She envisions Swadhaa as a place where students are encouraged to be curious, compassionate, and confident individuals and is committed to fostering a love for learning, critical thinking, and creativity in her students.
By integrating her diverse interests and educational background, she aims to provide a rich and varied learning experience that goes beyond traditional academics.
Rebecca is a Bachelor in Electronics and Communication Engineering, and she pursued a Master's degree in VLSI Design and Embedded Systems. She has spent three rewarding years as an assistant professor in an engineering college, where she had the opportunity to share her passion for technology and mentor aspiring engineers.
Currently, at Swadhaa she continue to bring the joy of unfolding the concepts of Math as a teacher. She finds great joy in applying her teaching skills in a different educational environment, focusing on nurturing young minds and fostering a love for mathematics. Teaching has always been a passion, and aspires to continue inspiring students in this new role.
Vaishali is a Science Post-Graduate with a Bachelor of Education from the University of Pune.Her journey in education began with founding and managing her own coaching classes.She later gained industry experience in both the electronics and IT sectors. However, her deep-rooted passion for teaching drew her back to the classroom. With over 16 years of teaching experience, she has worked across reputed schools and junior colleges in Pune.“Applications of PLC in Industrial Processes” was published in a reputed journal.This achievement reflects her strong commitment to academic excellence.
Vaishali firmly believes that education should not follow a “one size fits all” approach. She strives to build strong academic and emotional foundations for her students. She finds deep alignment with the holistic educational philosophy of SWADHAA Waldorf School. Inspired by the Waldorf approach, Swadhaa emphasizes development of the head, heart, and hands which encourages creativity, critical thinking, and self-directed exploration.
Outside the classroom, she actively pursues her interests in classical singing and swimming. Her love for music becomes a tool to teach stress relief, cultural heritage, and focus.Vaishali is proud to be part of Swadhaa’s mission of shaping joyful, curious, and balanced learners.
Originally from Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, Aaradhya moved to Pune a few years back. A Physics enthusiast, she pursued her B.Sc. (Hons) and M.Sc. in Physics from Guru Ghasidas Central University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Physics. Teaching this subject has been her passion.
Being a part of Swadhaa inspires her because of its child-centric and experiential approach. At Swadhaa curiosity, creativity, and deep understanding are valued. Swadhaa offers me the perfect platform to share my love for the subject in a meaningful and nurturing way.
Sheetal holds a Master's degree in Geology from Fergusson College, but her true passion has always been Mathematics. She decided to follow her heart and pursue teaching Maths. She started her journey in education with BYJU's where she taught Maths in a concept driven and engaging way.
Currently at Swadhaa she is joyfully exploring Mathematics with creative and curious young minds. Her focus is on making complex concepts simple and relatable by using visual tools, storytelling and real-life connections.
Sheetal aims to nurture a deep, joyful and confident relationship with Mathematics in every child she meets.
Sneha has eternal love for children and books and regional languages. Her special ability to create songs and stories in Marathi for kindergarten children, inspired her to look at languages as nourishment for the children’s soul. Since 2020 Sneha has taken up the role of Language teacher for early grades and is also coordinating the language team across all classes in Swadhaa.
She has done Waldorf Kindergarten teacher training course from Rainbow bridge, Navi Mumbai and has been participating in National Kindergarten Conferences by SADHANA, Indian Waldorf Kindergarten association by IASWECE.
With over four decades of teaching experience, many of which were spent at the Krishnamurti schools in India, Seema brings to Swadhaa her love for languages, theatre, and storytelling. She also enjoys gardening, cooking, and trying out new recipes at the BalVihaar kitchen. Seema has a master’s degree in English Literature, and a B.Ed., both from Vikram University, Ujjain.
Dr. Janhavi Atre is an accomplished educator and scholar, holding a master's degree in Hindi and a Ph.D. in Education. With over 12 years of experience in the field of education, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to fostering academic growth and cultivating a love for learning among students.
Janhavi has been awarded the ICCR fellowship for her Ph.D., a testament to her dedication and research acumen. Her expertise in the Hindi language led to her appointment as a valued member of the Board of Studies for Hindi at S.P. College.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Janhavi finds joy and expression in the performing arts, with dance, drama, and sports.
Ranjana wishes to contribute to building a society full of compassion and so she chose teaching as her profession. She is a passionate and dedicated educator with a strong commitment to nurturing young minds and instilling a love for learning. With over seven years of experience, she believes that every child has unique potential and strives to create an environment where students feel encouraged, valued, and inspired to achieve their best.
Ranjana holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Hindi, and M. Phil., from the prestigious Calcutta University, as well as B. Ed from Burdwan University. Her deep understanding of the Hindi language and literature, combined with her skill in teaching, has enabled her to help students appreciate the beauty and richness of the subject while also developing critical thinking and communication skills. She also emphasizes values such as respect, empathy, and discipline, aiming to shape her students into responsible and confident individuals. As these values are also at the core of Swadhaa's foundation, they resonate with Ranjana and further enrich her working experience.
Outside the classroom, she enjoys playing badminton, swimming, and hiking — activities that reflect her energetic and balanced outlook on life.
Rahul is a Marathi teacher in Swadhaa. He has completed graduation in Engineering and worked in the information technology field for 4.8 years. Moreover his interest in Marathi language made him complete M.A. in Marathi literature, and while pursuing M.A., he came to know about Swadhaa.
The philosophy of school and spiritual background knowing the overall need of a child, drew him here. He cherishes the liberty of working as a language teacher here, where he gets the opportunity to implement creative methodologies in the lesson. He also attributes his personal growth to the training that he receives in Steiner’s philosophy, here at Swadhaa.
Bhagyashree is a dedicated scholar and educator, currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Marathi while holding a master's degree in the same field. Her academic journey has been driven by a profound passion for the exploration of dialects and folk literature, as she seeks to preserve and understand the rich cultural tapestry of her native language.
Beyond her academic pursuits, Bhagyashree finds solace melodies of the flute and the graceful movements of Bharatnatyam, reflecting her deep appreciation for the arts.
An honest advocate of education, Bhagyashree views teaching as her legacy and considers it a privilege to impart knowledge to eager minds. She takes great joy in inspiring her students to embrace the beauty and intricacies of language, literature, and culture.
Atish is a distinguished Sanskrit Post Graduate with a profound passion for Indian Philosophy. His deep-rooted love for Sanskrit and Indian philosophical traditions is evident in his dynamic and engaging teaching style.
Atish is dedicated to fostering a creative and stimulating learning environment, where students are encouraged to think critically and explore the rich heritage of Indian thought. In addition to his academic pursuits, Atish is an avid sports enthusiast. He enjoys playing badminton, cricket, and table tennis, and has a special fondness for chess.
Atish also has a deep appreciation for literature, particularly non-fiction, which fuels his intellectual curiosity and broadens his perspectives. Additionally, he has a passion for Urdu shayari and ghazals, finding beauty and expression in these art forms. Old Hindi songs bring him a sense of calmness and peace, reflecting his love for timeless melodies and cultural heritage.
Beloved Naniji for the entire Swadhaa community, she has been the pillar of Swadhaa since its inception. The most senior member of Swadhaa, she has stepped into multiple roles as and when and where the need arose. Now She creates magic in our Handwork section. Naniji keeps updating her skills by undergoing numerous international trainings for Handwork, bringing in lots of new ideas to engage the childrens’ and teachers’ head, heart and hands.
Rekha, a thoughtful and creative person, she is always busy with her hands creating beautifully crocheted items for children to see and for the Swadhaa Shop – ‘Kalakriti’. She undergoes international Waldorf Handwork training to deepen her understanding of the philosophy and to bring many new ideas for children to create. She is beloved by all children as they work under her guidance and create beautiful handcrafts.
Sakshi is a Masters in Commerce and joined Swadhaa in 2022. She has a deep passion for creating handmade items, whether through the intricate loops of knitting and crochet or the delicate designs of quilling. She enjoys exploring different textures and patterns, finding joy in the meticulous process of crafting unique and beautiful pieces with yarn and paper. She always has their crafting supplies on hand, ready to start a new project and share her creative passion with others.
Amita holds Bachelor's Degree in Arts And Diploma in Dress Designing and Manufacturing and Amita's passion for fostering creativity and her innovative approach make her an exemplary educator, dedicated to nurturing the artistic potential of her students.
Amita is an Arts and Crafts Teacher with over four years of experience. She specializes in teaching through examples, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Amita creates and executes various artistic activities, including drawing, crafting, clay work, and basic embroidery. She also plans festive decorations and assigns creative tasks to students, ensuring engaging and comprehensive learning experiences.
Previously, Amita trained students in hand embroidery, stitching, and pattern drawing, bringing her extensive fashion industry experience to the classroom.
Shruti has completed her MA in applied psychology. She has worked with children with Autism and people with Dementia. She wants to create an impact in other people's lives, especially children, which made her determined to learn all the skills needed to do so.
At Swadhaa, her purpose could be fulfilled by working with children who needed to be accommodated differently. An abundance of empathy at Swadhaa has made it possible for her and the children.
After completing her BBA, Aaishwarya discovered her true calling in the field of psychology and went on to pursue a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She worked for two years as a mental health therapist and counsellor in a clinical setting, supporting children, adolescents, and adults in their emotional journeys. Over time, she realized that the foundation of authentic growth is strongest during childhood — their openness, resilience, and capacity to learn deeply inspired her to focus her work on them. While she wasn’t initially well-versed in the Waldorf philosophy, she was drawn to Swadhaa’s practical and holistic approach to education — one that nurtures the whole child rather than focusing solely on academics.
She currently serves as a remedial teacher and behaviour therapist at Swadhaa, where she is grateful to contribute to an environment that honors each child’s individuality and emotional world.
M.A Music, M.Phil Music and a Visharad (classical vocal and harmonium), Mrudula is also a Certified music therapist. She has a rich experience of teaching Music for 10 yrs.
Apart from being the Music teacher at Swadhaa, Mrudula also runs her own music academy named 'RAAG DARPAN MUSIC ACADEMY'.
Her goal is to spread classical music for children through which they can understand our classical and traditional music culture which also balances the child's mind and soul essential for their healthy development.
Rashmi has a master's degree in Music with first class from Lalit krida Kendra and she has got NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP for Hindustani Kanth Sangeet. She has taken the training under guru Dr. Shobha Abhyankar (Mewati Gharana) & Mr. Satish Alekar
She has Performed for National Science Congress in Front of Shri. Atal Bihari Vajpeyeeji and the song composed by Anand Modak. She has also worked with Shri. Shreedhar Phadke and Shri. Ashok Patki.
Rashmi has attended few Workshop held in college under Pt Suresh Talwalkar and Pt.Birju Maharaj ji. Apart from this she has performed in various orchestra & programs
Rashmi has also participated and reached up to semi finals in ZEE MARATHI SAREGAMAPA and got different prizes in classical and solo singing.
Delkhush was introduced to Swadhaa in 2012, when her son joined the schoolas one of the first students. She started volunteering at SWadhaa initially in her son's grade and joined as a visiting faculty soon after. She has been a regular face at Swadhaa since its inception and now teachers singing across grades at both centres.
She is a trained classical singer and has been under the guidance of many Guru's since her childhood. Delkhush has a keen ear for music and can choose songs from many genres of world music knowing what will suit the child's inner growth and consciousness at the appropriate age. Her passion and love for singing is infectious reaching out to students and teachers alike.
We are truly blessed to have her as a part of this team.
Dr. Gopal completed his Ph.D. from LNCPE, Gwalior, where he went on to teach for over a decade. On being introduced to the teachings of J. Krishnamurti, he decided to teach in Krishnamurti Foundation schools in India, beginning at the Rishi Valley School, Andhra Pradesh, and later at the Sahyadri School, Pune, and most recently The Valley School, Bangalore. Along with his passion for teaching physical education, he also enjoys gardening, papier-mâché work, and recycling waste cardboard and newspaper to make items of daily use.
Pankaj is an MBA in marketing from Pune University. But he passion for sports and fitness lead him to a different path. He is the founder of 'Viraj Sports Academy' which conducts classes for Mallakhamb (various forms), Gymnastics and physical fitness.
At Swadhaa, he teaches floor gymnastics and rope Mallalkhamb. He is also actively involved in planning for annual Sports festival and Grade 5 Olympics.
Sushant is a young enthusiastic Mallakhamb trainer who has trained more than 500 students in Mallakhamb, Gymnastics and Yoga.
Sushant has won many championships at State and National levels in Mallakhamb. At Swadhaa, he brings a lot of energy and movement for children at both centres. He also conducts games for teacher to refresh their energies and bring some playfulness in their work.
Rutuja is a dual postgraduate in biotechnology from Savitribai Phule Pune University. She has worked with Teach for India fellowship for 2 years.
She feels the rich culture of swadhaa which keeps students connected to the roots, while empowering them to reach the skies.
She is a passionate storyteller, and reader. She enjoys diverse genre of literature in English, Marathi, Hindi etc. She is also a passionate writer and poet as well. A quote that she centres herself around is “It takes a village to raise a child," and she says “Swadhaa is such a village."
Ulka is a passionate reader and a former library owner. She cherishes the joy of spending time surrounded her books. After a fulfilling career in the corporate sector, she managed her own library for seven years, fostering a love for literature within her community. Now, she is eager to share this enthusiasm with Swadhaa students, guiding them into the enriching world of books. She holds a degree in Economics and is committed to inspiring a lifelong love for reading.
Biswajit. has been associated with the field of Art for 10 years. He has done his BFA (Ceramics) from Govt College of Art and Craft Calcutta and later did his MFA (Ceramics) from Vishva Bharati University (Shantiniketan, West Bengal).
For three consecutive years (2019 to 2021), he was a receiver of Best work award in his department.
Since 2024, Biswajit is part of Swadhaa as the Art teacher. This school is completely different from all the schools I have seen. What I like most is that the emphasis is on practical rather than theory, which increases the children's ability to know and understand.
Nandini holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and began her journey with Swadhaa in 2018, stepping in as an Administrator. Over the years, her role organically evolved as she became deeply involved in the day-to-day rhythms of the school, gradually taking on responsibilities across both Administration and HR operations.
She says, " working at Swadhaa has never felt like just a job — it has been a deeply personal journey, a place that feels more like home and family than an organisation. The warmth of the people, the values we uphold, and the meaningful work we do together have shaped both my professional path and personal growth."
With over seven years of experience at Swadhaa, she now steps into a new chapter as the HR Manager. While she takes on this new role with dedication and enthusiasm, she feels her heart will always stay connected to the Administration wing, where her roots at Swadhaa were first planted.
Sushma is a BA in Hindi from Mumbai University. She has done her post-graduation in Library sciences from Pune University. She has a previous experience of working as a commercial staff on Pune airport and administrator with a company in real estate.
She manages Swadhaa Accounts.
She loves cooking, playing outdoor sports, and reading.
Shraddha, with her sweet gentle smile has joined Swadhaa in April 2024. She has done her M.Com from Mumbai University and has more than 10 yrs of experience in handling School Admin, HR and Accounts.
She is very passionate about reading books, painting and travelling. She loves to create crafts, build DIY stuff and carve her ideas into reality. She is a foodie and when it comes to trying different cuisines nothing can stop her. Shraddha believes in working hard and enjoy life at fullest.
Sejuti is Executive Assistant to the founders, providing unwavering support and assistance. She is in-charge of scheduling the founder’s calendar and ensure a well-planned day for Ms. Shefali and Mr. Shyam. With over 20 years of experience in the corporate world doing market research for Hindustan Unilever, Mahindra & Mahindra, and other big players in the market, she felt the need of working with young minds to improve the inner being and learn how to live life to the fullest.
She says “working with Swadhaa has been so interesting and a panorama of learning new skills that my day starts and ends with thoughts of this alma mater. The holidays are no exception to this.”
Kirti is a deep-rooted technological enthusiast with a background in technical support and an active passion for learning — from exploring new languages like German to diving into fresh perspectives. Curiosity and the joy of learning have been a driving force. Outside of work, dance is her personal passion — a joyful outlet that keeps her grounded and connected to herself.
Recently, she found a path that feels closer to home — beyond the corporate world — at Swadhaa School. As the administrator at our Bavdhan Centre, she brings empathy, compassion and a lot of enthusiasm to her role, serving as a bridge between the Founders, staff, teachers, and parents. She is now immersed in the beautifully detailed world of child-centric education. She find each day as a new learning experience — from understanding every child’s unique pace to witnessing the subtle, powerful ways in which foundational learning unfolds.
She is excited to continue growing and contributing to this nurturing and thoughtful environment.
Gayatri has over 13 years of experience in school administration and HR, with hands-on involvement in team support and school documentation.
Educated from Pune University Gayatri has worked with reputed schools in Pune. She enjoys being part of a positive and well-structured environment like Swadhaa.
Her organisational skills, being approachable, and her dedication make her a vital link between the school’s administrative functions and its vibrant learning community. Outside of work, she loves travelling and listening to music.
Monika, lovingly known as Mona tai, is the heart of Swadhaa team. She supports and coordinates for the right material to be delivered to all teachers. She is also incharge of Teachers' resource library. She began the practice of creating a synopsis of every book added newly to the library and circulating it to all the members of Swadhaa.
Sandeep has completed his B. A. in Sociology from university of Pune and comes with an experience of over 15 years. He is passionate about cricket and was once a district level player. He also enjoys creative expression through writing couplets in Marathi.
Sandeep has completed a year in Swadhaa handling the Inventory very efficiently. His promptness and welcoming smile gives the team the support that is required for a smooth functioning.
He finds being in Swadhaa an enriching and joyful experience.
Uddhav has completed his BSc. Biotechnology from SRTMUN University.
In a search of a good working environment, Uddhav joined Swadhaa and looks forward to giving it his best.
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