The teachers
Our selection process ensures that only teachers with a positive attitude find a place in Aman Setu.
Teachers undergo vigorous training and mentoring in their first few years.
They attend formal workshops at our own training centre KEYSTONE as well as all over the country. Each teacher undergoes 30 to 35 days of formal training every year.
The intensive planning and study required by the teachers at the beginning of the year, is a course in itself. Aman Setu teachers get NO vacation. They work through the summer.Our teachers are often invited to train other teachers in different schools all over the country.
Sonali Sathye - Senior Curriculum Coordinator
I have a great passion for teaching.I have 12 years of experience in the field of education which includes teaching children from Std 3 to Std 10(Hindi , Maths and Home Science ) - I have worked in the capacity of Director Interface at the Rewachand Bhojwani Academy,Pune , as a Primary Supervisor at The Global Indian International School,Pimpri and for Centre for Learning Resources (Khadki) to develop reading material in Hindi. I have had the privilege of starting my teaching career under the able guidance of Ms.Madhavi Kapur who has always been a source of inspiration for me . I consider my appointment as a senior curriculum coordinator as my small contribution to the Madhavi Kapur Foundation.
Khushnam Mehta - Assistant Teacher
I studied in Rewachand Bhojwani Academy.
After completing my 12th I went on to specialise in catering from Dhan Institute, Pune. After working for a year in my family catering business I did a teacher’s training course conducted by the Madhavi Kapur Foundation. I am happy to be working as an Assistant Teacher in Aman Setu. I enjoy working with very special children and help them gain self-confidence.
Neha Sharma - Asst. Teacher
I work at Aman Setu as an assistant teacher. I feel Aman Setu is a very different kind of a school unlike any other because at the school one learns while having fun. The children are encouraged to express themselves freely. They are exposed to a wide range of topics, about the environment and to different languages. The children have opportunities to explore their hidden talents such as singing, dancing and drawing. I feel that the school might be a small one but its heart is as big as the whole wide world. I am proud to be a part of the school and its family.
I am a practising choreographer, performing artist as well as facilitator for Dance and Drama at Aman Setu. My aim is to approach performance work and movement based explorations, largely based on improvisational techniques, with the ultimate goal of expanding our understanding of what Dance, Drama and the Performing Arts can entail.
Afshaan Shaikh - Class Teacher
I am a Trained Teacher from St. Mary's Junior College of Education. At present I am pursuing my
graduation studies along with a diploma course in Experiential Education. I have also completed a
course in Communication Skills and Speech and Drama from Trinity Guildhall, London. I am glad to
have the privilege of working in an environment that will enable me to utilize my passion for children
and education!
Subbhalakshmi Nair (June) - Asst. Teacher
I did my B.Sc with clinical Nutrition and Dietetics and Post Graduation with Computers and Sales and Marketing management. I chose to work at Amansetu because I love children. Amansetu offers children a very open and friendly environment. The teaching techniques and the learning methodologies used here are very innovative and effective. I believe that learning is best done when it is made fun!
Shradha Ubale - Admin
I love working with children and at Aman Setu - My School I get to learn new things every day. I enjoy working here as we are all learning and working towards making this world a better place to live in!!Currently I am also pursuing my graduate studies.
Vidya P Nangare - Kitchen Supervisor
I did my M A (Economics) after which I did a course in Hotel Management as I was always interested in it. The last six
years I have been running a catering and bakery business.I have been associated with the school since its inception in 2008 and I am happy for this opportunity to contribute to the school in my own way as a Kitchen Supervisor
Mrs. Padmashree Ballal - Class teacher - Playgroup and Jr.KG
I love learning new things and teaching. At Aman Setu both my passions are getting fulfilled. I love the friendly and caring atmosphere in the school and look forward to coming to school every single day. At the end of a school day I feel satisfied and contented. Aman Setu has become a very important part of my life.