“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.
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.
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.
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 now is a Kindergarten class teacher. 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 and has now began her journey in Class 12 in Symbiosis International School in International Baccalaureate programme.
Amolika has been participating in National Kindergarten Conferences by SADHANA, Indian Waldorf Kindergarten association by IASWECE. She 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).
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.
Shubhangi completed her Masters in Scientific Computing from the University of Pune. Her desire to give back to her Alma Mater inspired her to teach Computing at the University to postgraduate students. In the USA, she was exposed to a very different approach to teaching and learning. At Swadhaa, she feels the same broader perspective of teaching and wishes to create a difference in children in early childhood.
Shilpa is a post graduate in Nutrition Science and is a certified dietician. With a specialisation in child nutrition, diabetes and lifestyle management, Shilpa has 7 years of experience working as a full time diet consultant. She is a follower of principles of Rabindranath Tagore being from Kolkatta, the city of arts and culture.
In her quest to serve children through curriculum which gives freedom and lots of creative possibilities beyond books, Shilpa started working as a full time teacher in a small school in North east India. There she learned how education is beyond books and also got to know more closely about the tribal culture. She also has an experience of working with a school in Chennai and a teacher for lower grades.
Shilpa is a sangeet visharad in vocal classical, shatriya sangeet, Rabindra sangit, Nazrul giti and folk songs. She has keen interest in dramatics and has done a summer training programme in National School of Drama.
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.
A paramedic by choice and a teacher at heart, Afsha completed her B.Sc. in Paramedical Technology (Perfusion) from Grant Government Medical College, Mumbai. Driven by the satisfaction of shaping personalities and empowering individuals, she found her true passion in teaching. Afsha employs an interdisciplinary teaching approach, fostering the growth of her students into confident and aware individuals. Her dedication to excellence in education was recognized globally when she was placed among the top 30 percentile of teachers at the International Teachers’ Olympiad.
Guided by Aristotle’s insight that“educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all,” and here’s where she finds Swadhaa providing the perfect environment for both fulfilling her role as a teacher and supporting the holistic development of each child.
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.
Anagha has weaved a rich tapestry of experiences spanning education, holistic healing, and personal development and is a dedicated educator and compassionate practitioner. At Shishuvan School, an ICSE institution in Mumbai, she had the privilege of teaching languages such as English, Marathi, and Hindi, along with Math and Environmental Studies. Her approach to education is deeply rooted in activity-based and challenge-based learning, encouraging students to explore and develop critical thinking skills through innovative lesson plans.
Currently as a part of Swadhaa Waldorf Learning Centre in Pune, she collaborates with fellow educators to implement school-wide initiatives and strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each student, particularly those requiring special education. She believes in creating a positive learning atmosphere that promotes collaboration, problem-solving, and active engagement through the use of technology and creative activities.
Beyond the classroom, she is a seasoned Pranic Healer, Naturopath, and Graphologist. With a commitment to holistic well-being, she harnesses energy healing, natural therapies, and handwriting analysis to promote physical, mental, and emotional balance.
Rooted in a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and a commerce background, her journey reflects a passion for multidisciplinary growth. As an avid storyteller, culinary enthusiast, and nature lover, she finds joy in diverse pursuits, from reading to gardening.
Each day, she is fuelled by a profound belief in the transformative power of education and holistic healing, dedicated to empowering others on their journey towards wholeness and lifelong learning.
Shraddha is a grade class teacher at Swadhaa. She completed her graduation in commerce and did Masters in Computer Management from Pune University.
Although she worked in IT-Software Development for more than 10 years, she had always been more inclined towards working with children. After working on 'Phases of Software Life Cycle', she found “Phases Of Child Development" more important, interesting and meaningful. She joined Swadhaa in 2019.
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
Krishna has done her bachelor's in Homeopathic medicine and holds a post graduate diploma in Emergency Medical services. She has also done her BSN program from Illinois State University. She has worked in Critical Care units in Hospitals.
Her journey in Waldorf began with the birth of her son in 2012. In 2014, she pursued a one year Waldorf teacher training program in Bangalore.
She has volunteered as a parent in Waldorf school of Princeton, NJ.
She joined Swadhaa in 2017. She loved being a Kindergarten teacher. She is now in wonder with Grade children. She also teaches Biology to the High school children.
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.
Sakshi is an agricoss. She has completed her graduation in Agricultural sciences from G.H. Raisoni University.
Her interest blooms from her childhood in her father's orange orchard and doing crop planning under his tutelage.
Soon she recognise that she can add much more concept in the traditional farming system. She used to be very curious about the how an orange fruit changes its colour from green to orange and the mechanism behind it, to get the answers she decided to choose this mind-blowing stream as a career. During her graduation period she realise that school has to add agriculture in their curriculum as children need to know the process of farming and importance of agriculture. This inspired her to join a school in Nagpur and started agriculture practices as an extra curriculum activities from grade I to X.
Sakshi has completed her post graduation in life sciences from Sandip University, Nashik. For internship she joined Mitcon biotechnology centre for plant tissue culture training (MPKV) Pune.
She loves nature and feels a great connection of human body with earthly bodies. As an environment lover she has been to different treks in Maharashtra.
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.
A caring and sensitive person, Namrata has been nurturing Swadhaa since 2014. An engineer and a business graduate by qualification and a 'Solution Seeker' by heart, she has been the backbone of the organisation and has donned multiple caps as and when needed, proving her metal in each role. Be it organising events and teacher trainings, coordinating admissions, creating processes for operations or creating proposals for the school, Namrata brings in many fresh ideas towards various aspects of life of Swadhaa.
After being an admissions coordinator for 3 years and administrative head for a year, She is currently handling activities of Grade 7 through 10.
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.
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.
Sandeep has a Masters’ degree in Linguistics from Banaras Hindu University and B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Math from DSB campus Nainital. He is an independent researcher, interested in the multidisciplinary nature of Sciences. He loves to approach sciences poetically ,and arts scientifically. Nature's silent beauty is his inspiration.
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.
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.
Parag is a Sanskrit facilitator with an adept experience of over 4 years. He is an MA and B.Ed. degree holder from Pune University. He reckons in inculcating Indian values and preserving Indian culture through learning Sanskrit. Through his exceptional oratory and communication skills he makes the students believe in it too. He has volunteered for many educational initiatives like “Sanskarkulam" which included teaching Sanskrit literature, saint literature, epics like Ramayan and Mahabharata. He has been working on several translation projects in Sanskrit.
Along with this, Parag has been involved in the traditional “Varkari Keertan" form since the age of 13 and has performed it at several places. He finds pleasure in activities like travelling, reading, sports and music.
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.
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.
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.
Muskan has a Bachelor's degree in Physical education from H.V.P.M ( Hanuman Vyam Prasarak Mandal Amravati), Maharashtra. She has played Hockey till the national level for 5 times and at the University level for 4 times.
Being an avid sportsperson and her ability to connect well with children motivated her to take up the role of Games teacher at Swadhaa
Along with games and sports she also has keen interest in reading books in the midst of nature and enjoys trekking.
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.
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Nandini is the first person you will be greeted by, each morning, on any normal day at the school! Now her second home, Swadhaa was the final station on her quest for meaningful, unhurried and pressure-free learning for her child.
Understanding and incorporating the importance of rhythms, routines and a tension-free lifestyle for her entire family, she left the corporate world and joined Swadhaa as our very able admin and a bridge between the staff and our ever-expanding community. “This place feels like home – and who would ever want to leave one’s home?" She says, expertly balancing paperwork, phone calls, parent-queries and curious heads walking in through the doors of this little paradise.
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.”
Mamta has done double graduation in Law and commerce with post graduation in human resource and a certified Soft Skill Trainer. She is an enthusiast Trainer, Motivator, Team Builder with excellent management skills having more than 15 years of experience in Human Resource Administration and Soft Skill Training.
Rutuja is a Masters in Commerce from Pune University. She has also completed her Diploma in Interior Design.
She has worked in the field of Interior Design and also as an Office administrator. Rutuja's love for reading books led her to volunteer in a Library, helping to manage and operate it. After taking a break she has now joined Swadhaa team and looks after the Balvihar premises.
She loves to read, write, listen to music and gardening.
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.
Nagnath has completed his Bachelor of Arts from Yashwantrao Chavan Mukt Vidyapeeth, Latur. He started his career at a very young age and has experience of working with many corporates. He has a passion for sports and plays cricket and kho-kho.
Nagnath is supporting the Pashan school administration in all aspects and does daily inspection of the school premises. He is also the laboratory assistant.