Our Gems

Waldorf Mentor & Science Teacher

Jayesh has been associated with Waldorf schools in India since 2000, initially as a parent volunteer and later as an organizer of teacher education and student/teacher exchanges across 4 continents. He has also been involved in helping the Anthroposophic Medical movement in India, during the initial years from 2003-2006. 

He started teaching high school students various outdoor lessons such as Surveying / Oceanography in 2012. Teaching sciences for grades 6,7,8 trigonometry for grade 9/10 students and other outdoor lessons such as the Engines & Boats, began later from 2015 onwards.

Movement & Languages Teacher

Shilpa, after her initial training in Indore, was trained under Guru Pandita Shama Bhate, where she captured all the nuances and depth of her dance form. She has a bright inquisitive mind and ably applies that to her understanding of education in general.

Thus, she got a rounded knowledge by which she is able to theorize her dance knowledge analytically. Shilpa has a flair for writing and can express herself very well in Marathi, her mother tongue, Hindi, English, and French.

Shilpa was a teacher at Nadroop for over nine years and was very popular among young students. She has been a part of all the group compositions and choreographies that were presented by Shama Bhate.

High School Guardian & Coordinator

Sonali has been associated with the Waldorf pedagogy since 2016 and contributed to multiple roles including high school coordinator following the pedagogy in letter and spirit.

Sonali did her post-graduation in computer science and worked in that field for many years, before transitioning to Waldorf education. 

Waldorf Maths Teacher

Teacher education highlights: A foundation course at Kingdom of Childhood, teacher workshops by Jamie York, Sven Saar, and other Waldorf teacher teachers, Humanizing workshops, and Khandala seminars.

Growing up, he completed a degree in computer engineering; and after two decades of getting scorched in the head-dominant technology industry, Vikas took to Waldorf education as a fish takes to water. His son’s birth led him to find his calling in Waldorf education.

Vikas has privately supported the Math journey of homeschoolers, and other children needing Math support.

In his free time, Vikas tends to a small terrace garden trying to grow a few vegetables, flowers, and fruits.

Waldorf Music Teacher

Hardik is a creator, songwriter, music producer, filmmaker, educator, and entrepreneur.

He is also the co-founder of music services company - Muziclub (www.muziclub.com), which in its 12 years of existence has trained over 15000 students, and has 3 centers in Pune and one in London.

He began his musical journey in 2003 and has 20 years of experience under his belt in the Indian Independent music circuit and music education field.

Literature & Story Teacher

In the summer of 2006, Vaishali began her journey as a passionate storyteller on the streets of Pune. This love for storytelling took her places, and she gained formal education as A TEFL trainer and a certified Reading Facilitator.

With experience in Therapeutic storytelling, Vaishali works as a faculty member and a trainer for institutes that teach Arts in Therapy.

She also facilitates Book Clubs for all ages & trains children to write their stories and subsequently help in publishing them.

She is the Founder of Pune's First children's literary center, THE STORY STATION.

Artist & Educator

Dipti is an artist and educator at heart. Software Engineer by profession and having worked with Swadhaa for a year, she has been exploring more of her interests.

She often engages in learning, painting, nature walks, and poetry. Her first collection of poems "Leisure" was published by Story Mirror. She has translated a book God and Four Spirits and a few stories for Tears of Liberation. She was the voice artist for the first time and has adorned "Krushnarang", an annual performance of Bharatnatyam with her two poems and sweet voice. Her first song "Ganesha - Jeevan Sphurti" is receiving applause and appreciation widely.

Dipti embraces every day with wide arms and sunshine in her eyes for many more beginnings to come.

Ph.D. (Education) | M.A. Marathi literature, Fine Arts, M.Ed.

Aparna has over 15 years of experience as a school and college teacher/lecturer for language and Art. Eight years experience in Waldorf art and language teaching.

 She has worked on teaching-learning material and educational games for preschool and primary sections. Also developed educational material and games that encourage happy learning in schools and home environments.

 Written and Illustrated books for young children.

Currently, she is working as a freelance illustrator and graphic designer. Illustration and graphic design is her passion.

Artist & Educator

Indrani’s love for language, stories, human mind, and movement led her to the world of alternative education. Her background in Comparative World Literature and Jungian Psychology (Indian Society for Applied Behavioral Science) met Indic healing narratives (Classical OdissiRitambhara and Hatha School of Yoga, Isha Yoga Centre, Coimbatore) under the tutelage of her mentors.

She has been a practitioner of Authentic Movement and Theatre for Education since 2017 before beginning her journey as a Waldorf teacher (Literature and Social Sciences in 2020). Her research is currently encircling the nervous and emotional regulation of adolescence through Expressive Arts Therapy and Story-Telling.

Educator and Coach for Personal Growth: Nurturing Minds, Cultivating Growth

As a former IT professional turned passionate educator and growth coach, I've dedicated the past seven years to exploring the transformative realm of education. Rooted in my love for life, humanity, and continuous growth, my journey began with a conscious leap into an alternative and humane education when my son commenced his kindergarten years.

My quest for an educational philosophy that resonated with my values led me to the Waldorf pedagogy. Both my son and I embarked on a holistic learning journey that addresses the entirety of the human being — the head, heart, and hands. Through teaching middle school since 2017, I discovered the profound synergy between academic learning and self-discovery.

My personal evolution continues to unfold as I unravel life's miracles through academic pursuits and personal growth. The realization that education extends beyond imparting knowledge to fostering a mindset for growth fuels my commitment to guiding young minds on their unique journeys of self-discovery.

Know more about me, my work, and my take on life here!

Educator and Natural Birthing Coach: 

Shivani is a passionate educator and natural birthing coach. Her special focus is on teaching Human Biology to high school students and adolescents.

She has been a natural birthing coach for many years and helped numerous young mothers through their birthing journey.

 Shivani did her graduation in information technology & science and worked in that field for few years before transitioning to Waldorf education.

Handwork Teacher: 

Zehra has a background in the hospitality sector and its academics, marketing. She has conducted classes at a theatre academy, worked as content analyzer for an e-book company, did network marketing, pre-school administration,  and managing a real estate commercial project in her latest adventure. 

Along the way, with motherhood, she discovered the Waldorf pedagogy and loved the holistic development it offered.

An ardent believer in the head, heart, hands concept and its overall development, she experienced the will development that happened with the different forms of handwork and taken it to children of various age groups.

She has a strong intention of seeing handwork get its due respect in a society driven by head activities and help individuals strengthen their will by making it a part of the daily routine. She also envisages a society where the predominant alternative way of education is followed by the majority and the conventional way becomes the minority.

Sanskrit Teacher: