Our Team
Meet our dedicated Montessori educators at Bodhana HOC
Uma Sankaran
Founder and Principal / Adolescent Program Directress
As a young software engineer, I was drawn to logic and algorithms. However, my life took a metamorphic change during my primary Montessori course at IMC, Chennai. The wonders of childhood fascinated me, and I soon found myself setting up Montessori environments in corporation schools.
In 2012, I founded Bodhana Montessori House of Children with a vision to provide a nurturing learning environment based on the Montessori Method. We began with just two children and gradually grew to touch more lives. As our primary students were ready for elementary education, we embarked on the elementary journey in June 2016.
My team is my strength, and our organic growth has allowed us to develop a unique culture that stays close to nature. With a keen interest in extending Montessori beyond elementary years, I pursued a course on the Montessori program for adolescents at IMTI, Iowa, USA.
As Dr. Maria Montessori said, 'Development is a series of rebirths.' A child is like a plant, undergoing many stages of life, with each stage being a discovery of human life. We, Team Bodhana, are honored to create a nurturing environment for children, witnessing their growth and rebirth at every stage.
Krithika Anand
Toddler and Primary Program Directress
Krithika's life journey has been a transformative one, evolving from an independent teenager to a young nutritionist, efficient slimming manager, and loving homemaker and mother.
As an AMI-trained Montessori adult, Krithika has explored working with children across various age groups, from 2 to 16 years. As a Montessori Directress, she finds joy in working with children, expanding her knowledge alongside them, and supporting their self-construction and development.
Krithika's dedication and passion make her the biggest strength of Team Bodhana. Her versatility has refined her thoughts and ideas, enabling her to adapt to any situation. She cherishes the fact that Bodhana respects her ideas and suggestions, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
Gayatri Jayaraman
Primary Coordinator
Gayatri Jayaraman's life took a transformative turn when she discovered the Montessori system of education while searching for a school for her daughter.
Leaving behind her career as a Research Associate in a Pharma company, she pursued her passion for Montessori education, completing her course with IMTC-C.
Since 2017, Gayatri has been a cornerstone of our Primary program, inspiring children with her love for the Montessori method. Her creativity, passion for animals, and artistic skills have helped foster a connection with nature among our children.
Pavithra Vasudevan
Head of Administration
Pavithra is a seasoned HR professional with a Master's Diploma in Human Resource Management and has been instrumental in building Bodhana's administrative foundations.
Her ability to connect with people ensures seamless collaboration between our educators, parents, and partners. Pavithra's hands-on approach keeps daily operations running smoothly, allowing the classroom teams to focus entirely on the children.
Deeply invested in Bodhana's growth, she continues to strengthen systems that honour the Montessori ethos while supporting every family that walks through our doors.
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