EY / PYP Teachers

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Ms Hetal Shah – PYP Homeroom Teacher and Professional Learning Coordinator

Hetal is an experienced PYP Homeroom Teacher passionate about inquiry-based, student-centred learning. She fosters a collaborative and engaging classroom environment that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and global citizenship. With a strong commitment to holistic development, she nurtures foundational skills and conceptual understanding, encouraging students to become curious, confident, and independent learners. In her current role as a Professional Learning Coordinator, she actively fosters a collaborative, reflective, and dynamic learning community, supporting shared learning, and ongoing professional growth. 

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Ms Poonam Motihar – Ms Poonam Motihar – Early Years Homeroom Teacher, PYP ATL Coordinator, Designated Language and Literacy Coach

Poonam is the PYP Approaches to Learning Coordinator and the Designated Language and Literacy Coach. She is an Early Years homeroom teacher as well who is a passionate educator and  has been teaching toddlers and young children for nearly two and a half decades. She believes in the innate potential of every child and advocates for nurturing voice, choice, and agency. A fan of the Reggio Emilio pedagogy of teaching and learning, she fosters the 100 languages of expression and learning in the classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, listening to music and trying out savouring new cuisines and food.

 

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Ms Crystal Arroll – PYP Homeroom Teacher and Team Leader

Crystal is a vibrant PYP educator dedicated to building a compassionate classroom community where students feel at home. She champions a holistic approach to learning, skillfully balancing structured inquiry with play. A lifelong learner herself, Crystal enjoys playing basketball and listening to music. She spends her free time volunteering for animal welfare NGOs—modeling the “Caring” and “Principled” attributes of the IB Learner Profile for her students.

 

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Ms Maya Mhatre – Whole School Hindi Teacher, Head of MYP Language Acquisition

Maya is a Hindi language teacher at Edubridge International School in Mumbai, where she has taught in the PYP and MYP for over a decade. She is also the Head of Department for the MYP Language Acquisition Facilitator and Assistant Examination Officer. With a strong passion for education, she believes that teaching is the noblest profession.

 

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Ms Meeta Kotadia – Early Years Programme Homeroom Teacher, Professional Learning Coordinator

Meeta is a dedicated and passionate Early Years Homeroom Teacher who believes in teaching and learning through play and humor. She loves travelling the world, exploring diverse cuisines, and connecting with children. Meeta views young learners as clay, ready to be shaped into responsible global citizens, and inspires them to embrace strong values for their journey ahead.

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Ms Tanaz Hataria – PYP Homeroom Teacher & Professional Learning Coordinator

Tanaz is a dedicated PYP Homeroom Teacher committed to fostering a love of learning and literacy by creating an inclusive classroom where every child feels valued, empowered, and seen. With a strong focus on student well-being, she prioritizes an inquiry-based teaching approach that nurtures creativity and curiosity. Her passion lies in helping students discover the joy of learning while nurturing their individual voices and talents.

 

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Ms Prachi Shah – PYP Homeroom Teacher and Professional Learning Coordinator

Prachi, a dedicated PYP Homeroom Teacher, has been nurturing young learners for nearly a decade. Inspired by Carol Ann Tomlinson’s differentiated instruction pedagogy, she firmly believes in flexible, student-centered learning that nurtures engagement, growth, and independence. She emphasizes strong foundational skills and conceptual understanding, empowering students to explore the world with curiosity and confidence. Currently serving as a Professional Learning Coordinator, Prachi is committed to cultivating a collaborative and dynamic learning community. Beyond her professional role, she finds joy in reading, listening to music, and embracing spiritual growth.

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Ms Clarissa Lopes – PYP Co-teacher

Clarissa is a dedicated PYP teacher who believes in creating a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. She encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and collaboration through inquiry-based learning and real-world connections. Passionate about fostering creativity and problem-solving, Clarissa strives to help students develop essential skills, empathy, and a global mindset.

 

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Ms Priti Shah – PYP Team Leader and PYP Homeroom Teacher

Priti is a dedicated PYP educator and Team Leader who supports both student learning and teacher collaboration. She plays an active role in mentoring colleagues, encouraging reflective practices, and ensuring consistency in curriculum delivery across the team.

She promotes experiential learning through hands-on, real-world experiences and creates a safe, inclusive environment that prioritizes students’ well-being. By fostering a growth mindset, she empowers learners to face challenges with confidence while inspiring her team toward continuous professional growth.

 

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Ms Shahima Shaikh – Early Years Programme Co-teacher

Shahima is a dedicated Early Years Teacher who is passionate about creating a supportive learning environment where students can grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, spiritually, and psychologically. She believes in empowering each learner to reach their full potential through collaborative and inclusive teaching. Shahima’s goal is to inspire and guide students towards becoming lifelong learners and compassionate individuals.

 

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Ms Saachi Shah – Early Years Programme Co-teacher

Saachi is an enthusiastic Early Years educator who enjoys working with children. She creates a nurturing environment where young learners feel safe, valued, and excited to explore. She uses creative and engaging methods to make learning fun while meeting each child’s individual needs. Outside the classroom, she enjoys storytelling, and outdoor activities, and constantly seeking new ways to grow as an educator.

 

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Ms Priyanka Pai – PYP Co-teacher

Priyanka is a dedicated PYP educator who is passionate about creating a nurturing and engaging learning environment that caters to each child’s unique needs and interests. She believes in fostering curiosity and critical thinking skills through inquiry-based learning and hands-on activities. By using positive reinforcement and collaborative partnerships with parents and colleagues, she strives to empower learners to reach their full potential.

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Ms Devika Sawant – PYP Teacher

With over ten years of experience, Devika is passionate about nurturing young minds and celebrating the unique strengths each child brings to the classroom. She uses inquiry-based learning to encourage critical thinking and curiosity, creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences.

A firm believer that learning extends beyond the classroom, Devika draws inspiration from reading, travel, and nature, and strives to model a lifelong learner mindset for her students.

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Ms Ayantika Ganguly – Early Years Homeroom Teacher

Ayantika is a passionate Early Years Homeroom who loves inspiring curiosity and creativity in young learners. She creates warm, joyful, and inclusive classroom environments where every child feels encouraged to explore, discover, and grow at their own pace. Outside the classroom, Ayantika is an avid traveler and foodie, delighting in exploring new cultures and bringing the flavors of her journeys into her cooking. She also has a deep love for music, which she often weaves into her teaching to make learning fun and engaging.

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 Ms Aashna Mehta   – Early Years Programme Homeroom Teacher & EYP Team Leader

Aashna is an enthusiastic Early Years Programme Homeroom Teacher and EYP Team Leader who is committed to creating engaging, nurturing, and inquiry-based learning environments. She believes in empowering young learners by encouraging curiosity, independence, and meaningful exploration. In her role as EYP Team Leader, she supports collaboration within the early years team and works to ensure developmentally appropriate practices aligned with the PYP philosophy. In her free time, Aashna enjoys watching movies, painting, cooking, and savouring good food.

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 Ms Flevy Menezes – Early Years Programme Homeroom Teacher

Flevy is an early years teacher who nurtures curiosity and creativity in her classroom. She believes in the magic of play and hands-on discovery, creating a space where children feel free to express themselves and explore their world. For Flevy, teaching is about nurturing each child’s unique potential and turning everyday moments into opportunities for wonder and growth.

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 Ms Hinashree Ajay Muni – Primary and Middle Years Programme French Teacher

Hinashree Is a French educator with extensive experience teaching PYP and MYP. She is dedicated to fostering language acquisition and cultural understanding through engaging and interactive lessons andis committed to helping students develop strong communication skills as well as a lifelong love of the French language.

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 Ms Nirali Khuthiya – Early Years Programme Homeroom Teacher

Nirali is a dedicated early years educator with over a decade of experience, fostering curiosity, creativity, and conceptual understanding through play-based and hands-on learning. Committed to the IB philosophy, she nurtures inquiry, independence, and a lifelong love for learning in a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

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 Ms Prachi Mehta – Primary Years Programme Homeroom Teacher

Prachi is a dedicated educator in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), committed to fostering both academic growth and emotional well-being. Believing strongly in experiential learning, she engages students in hands-on activities and real-world experiences to inspire curiosity and a love for learning. By encouraging emotional resilience and a growth mindset, she empowers students to face challenges confidently. She aims to help students become compassionate, thoughtful global citizens who approach the world with empathy and a sense of wonder.

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 Ms Queenie Ghogari – Primary Years Programme Co-Teacher

Queenie is a passionate and dedicated PYP teacher who embraces lifelong learning from experienced educators. She fosters curiosity, believes in child-centered learning, and creates a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and confident. Committed and internationally minded, she enjoys reading stories to children and exploring the world through solo trips, biking, and trekking.

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 Ms. Sakshi Kasare – Primary Years Programme Co-Teacher

Sakshi is a dedicated PYP educator who is committed to cultivating a love for learning through inquiry-driven teaching. She strives to create a classroom where curiosity, collaboration, and creativity thrive. By promoting critical thinking and global awareness, she empowers her students to become thoughtful and responsible citizens.

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 Ms Amina Khan – Primary Years Programme Co-Teacher

Amina is a passionate educator in the Primary Years Programme, dedicated to academic success and emotional well-being. She emphasizes experiential learning through hands-on activities that spark curiosity. By fostering a nurturing environment, she promotes resilience and a growth mindset. Amina aims to create happy humans who approach the world with compassion.

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 Ms Anju Pandey – Whole School Hindi Teacher

Anju Pandey is a PYP Hindi language facilitator who loves teaching young learners. She has a passion for education and believes that every child can learn and grow with the right support. With her warm and encouraging approach, she makes learning Hindi fun and engaging. Anju enjoys working with children and inspires them to be creative and confident. She is dedicated to helping her students develop a strong foundation in Hindi while fostering a love for the language.

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 Ms Krutika Shah – PYP Homeroom Teacher

Krutika is a dedicated PYP educator with nearly a decade of experience in inspiring and nurturing young learners. Passionate about creating a joyful and meaningful learning experience, she strives to make a positive impact in the classroom. Beyond teaching, she enjoys traveling, meditating, and exploring diverse cuisines.

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 Ms Poonam Kanabar – Early Years Programme Co-Teacher.

Poonam is a committed early years educator with a solid academic foundation and a deep passion for both teaching and personal development. She firmly believes that every child is unique and capable of incredible growth when provided with the right environment. Her passion for teaching stems from a desire to ignite curiosity, foster confidence, and make a lasting impact.

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 Ms Anupam Vidhani – Primary Years Programme Co-Teacher

Anupam is a passionate PYP educator dedicated to fostering a love of lifelong learning in every child, believing deeply in child-centered learning. She believes in creating a warm and inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe to explore their curiosities, ask questions and express themselves freely. She is committed to nurturing compassionate learners who understand the importance of empathy, kindness and respect for all and is always enthusiastic in seeking new knowledge and innovative teaching methods to best support students’ growth.

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 Ms Sakshi Jain – Primary Years Programme Co-Teacher

Sakshi is a passionate and dedicated educator in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), committed to fostering both academic growth and emotional well-being. She firmly believes in empowering students to paint their own blank canvas, providing them with the opportunity to explore their potential. Through experiential learning, hands-on activities, and real-world experiences, she ignites curiosity and cultivates a lifelong love for learning.

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Ms Manil Desai Thakker – PYP Homeroom Facilitator

Manil brings over a decade of experience teaching IGCSE and PYP learners across primary and middle school and has a strong background in science. She is passionate about designing engaging and interactive lessons that spark students’ interest and curiosity. She has developed customized teaching strategies that encourage exploration and deepen understanding of complex concepts.

With strong communication and interpersonal skills, she fosters a supportive, inclusive, and positive classroom environment for all learners.

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Ms Priyanka Jhaveri – PYP Homeroom Teacher and PYP ATL Coordinator

A passionate and dedicated educator, Priyanka believes in empowering students by fostering voice, choice, and agency. She also currently serves as the PYP ATL Leader. She champions concept-based learning, enabling students to make meaningful connections and develop a global perspective. Guided by Einstein’s belief that education is about training the mind to think rather than learning facts, Priyanka strives to create an environment where students explore, question, and grow with confidence. Beyond the classroom, she finds joy in dancing, travelling the world, meditation, and exercise.

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Ms Archana Bhatt – Spanish Teacher

​Archana is a dedicated educator with a decade of experience teaching Spanish and a professional background within the diplomatic missions of Spanish-speaking countries. She believes that we are all lifelong learners, here to discover our unique talents and contribute to the universal good. Her proficiency in six languages and her cosmopolitan upbringing allow her to connect with people from diverse cultures. She focuses on cultivating a genuine passion for learning that inspires students to enjoy every aspect of their education.

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Ms Naomi Ribeiro – EYP Teacher

Naomi brings over 13 years of experience teaching young learners and is a TEFL-trained educator and teacher trainer. She is passionate about creating joyful, nurturing classrooms where curiosity, play, and confidence flourish. Inspired by Maria Montessori’s belief that “The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind,” Naomi supports each child in developing a love for learning.

Beyond the classroom, she enjoys playing the piano, singing in her church choir, teaching Sunday school, giving back by teaching English to underprivileged children, and exploring new cultures through peaceful countryside travel.

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Ms Zeenia Dalal – EYP & PYP Visual Arts Teacher

Zeenia Dalal is a Visual Art educator and practicing artist with formal training in Fine Art from Sir J.J. School of Art and further studies in Textiles and Fashion from NABA, Milan. With experience spanning studio practice and creative entrepreneurship, she brings an interdisciplinary and global perspective to her teaching. Her approach emphasizes exploration-led learning, creative risk-taking, and reflective practice, encouraging students to engage with art as a dynamic process of thinking and making. Zeenia is committed to introducing innovative ways of learning that nurture visual literacy, cultural awareness, and mindful creativity in the classroom.

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Ms Sana Memon – EYP Teacher

Sana is a dedicated educator who is passionate about creating meaningful learning experiences that nurture confidence, kindness, and curiosity in young learners. She believes in building strong emotional foundations that help children feel secure, capable, and eager to learn as they explore the world around them. With a positive mindset at the heart of her practice, Sana supports children in overcoming challenges and developing a lasting love for learning

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Ms Anuradha Shukla Mehta – PYP Homeroom Teacher

As a passionate educator, Anuradha believes that a cheerful classroom is the foundation of great learning. She strives to spark natural curiosity by presenting students with real-world challenges backed by the right guidance. Her goal is to nurture the whole child—supporting their academic, emotional, and creative growth in a positive, rewarding environment.

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Ms Khushi Ghosh – PYP Homeroom Teacher

Khushi is a caring and dedicated IB PYP teacher with experience in early years and lower elementary classrooms in international school settings. She enjoys creating a positive, inquiry-based learning environment where every child feels supported and valued. Guided by the IB Learner Profile and her belief in “learning how to learn,” Khushi encourages curiosity, teamwork, student voice, and independent thinking. She is committed to lifelong learning and building strong partnerships with families to help students grow into confident learners

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Ms Nayab Shaikh – PYP Homeroom Teacher

Nayab is a dedicated educator who enjoys creating a positive and inclusive classroom where curiosity is celebrated. She believes in nurturing independent thinkers through meaningful learning experiences and thoughtful inquiry. When she’s not teaching, Nayab loves exploring new food, spending time in bookstores with a good read, writing tiny snippets and watching sunsets.

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Ms Kinjal Jain – PYP Teacher

Kinjal is an ambitious educator whose vision is to help her students achieve their full potential. She wishes to be a guide to them on their journey of learning.

She firmly believes that a child’s curiosity is a precious gift that must be catered to responsibly. Her own curiosity drives her to continually learn and grow, and she hopes to inspire the same enthusiasm in the children.

She has a deep passion for reading, especially fiction, which in her belief nurtures creativity and imagination.

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Ms Sherin Jain – EYP  Teacher

Sherin is an enthusiastic early years educator who creates a warm, inclusive classroom where every child feels a true sense of belonging. She believes in nurturing the whole child, thoughtfully blending purposeful inquiry with the joy of play to make learning meaningful and engaging. As a committed lifelong learner, Sherin brings her own passions into her life beyond the classroom. She is especially drawn to working with young children, firmly believing that strong foundations in the early years are essential for lifelong learning and development.

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Ms Niyati Shah – PYP teacher

Niyati is a dedicated and reflective educator who, although new to the IB curriculum, has adapted to it with confidence and effectiveness. She demonstrates a strong command of Mathematics, which is her area of strength, closely followed by Language. Niyati is skilled at engaging students by catering to diverse mindsets and levels of understanding, ensuring inclusive and meaningful learning experiences for all. She strongly believes that calmness and patience are essential in building positive teacher–student relationships and consistently brings these qualities into her classroom practice.

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Ms Namrataa H Joshii, PYP Homeroom Teacher

Namrataa is a PYP Homeroom Facilitator with over two decades of experience and is passionate about teaching. 

She believes that a good teacher motivates her learners to think differently by arousing their curiosity and uses a combination of strategies to enable learners to apply their knowledge while they make real life connections. She encourages learners to use 21st century skills to use their critical thinking skills and contribute positively to bring about changes as they create solutions for the betterment of our environment.