Aruna Rajaram
Aruna Rajaram
Aruna Rajaram is the Cambridge Exam Officer, High School Teacher, & Coordinator and Class Pillar for the 7th and 8th graders. Aruna tends to be soft spoken, takes things in her own stride, and always follows her heart.
After working in the corporate world for about a decade, she quit her job to spend more time with her daughter while she was growing up. In time, she became passionate about teaching and being with children.
In the year 2010, she was introduced to Creative’s philosophy and teaching methodologies while she was looking for opportunities that cater to an individual’s all round development. She was intrigued by the self work practises and emotional well being tools taught to children here. She then moved to Creative in the year 2010 along with her child. Teaching gives her immense satisfaction.
She loves helping children develop their sense of curiosity, questioning, and innovation in science. She is also the class teacher for the 6th and 7th graders. Nothing beats the hugs, appreciation, and gratitude she gets from children!
In her role as Coordinator and Exam Officer, she helps children understand the importance of staying present and using all the tools they have learnt, to write exams with ease. She says that exam writing is a skill which children develop over time and the numbers they receive don’t define them. She feels that her role is complete when children are able to see themselves as unique beings and are able to identify the spark in them and follow their passion.Children pursue their life’s purpose when they believe in themselves and follow their hearts, says Aruna!
Aruna feels privileged to work in an alternative school that does not rush to complete the syllabus and encourages the exploration of learning. She is learning how to make Science fun and engaging so that children can experience Science in the world around them.
The annual art mela at Creative has helped Aruna get back to crochet and engage in learning new skills in macrame, clay work, and lino prints. Creative’s annual art mela gave her the opportunity to unleash her artistic skills. She enjoys challenges and believes that learning is an on-going process.
Prabha Dhanapal
Prabha Dhanapal
Prabha is the coordinator for the Early Childhood – jasmine Group. She is a highly motivated and enthusiastic educator who wishes for all children to bloom naturally, creatively, and individually. She is aware that children are human beings to whom respect is due. She believes they are superior to adults because of their innocence and greater future possibilities.
According to her, every action of the child – beaming, smiling, dancing, shouting, yammering is a treat to watch and a memory to cherish. Prabha has superior interpersonal communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
She is a learner, learning new things by experience and expertise. Creative has given her a new lease of life. She is down-to-earth, positive, and accepts change as a sign of wisdom and maturity. She truly believes that the essence of life is spreading love and compassion.
Aruna Rajaram
Aruna Rajaram
Aruna Rajaram is the Cambridge Exam Officer, High School Teacher, & Coordinator and Class Pillar for the 7th and 8th graders. Aruna tends to be soft spoken, takes things in her own stride, and always follows her heart.
After working in the corporate world for about a decade, she quit her job to spend more time with her daughter while she was growing up. In time, she became passionate about teaching and being with children.
In the year 2010, she was introduced to Creative’s philosophy and teaching methodologies while she was looking for opportunities that cater to an individual’s all round development. She was intrigued by the self work practises and emotional well being tools taught to children here. She then moved to Creative in the year 2010 along with her child. Teaching gives her immense satisfaction.
She loves helping children develop their sense of curiosity, questioning, and innovation in science. She is also the class teacher for the 6th and 7th graders. Nothing beats the hugs, appreciation, and gratitude she gets from children!
In her role as Coordinator and Exam Officer, she helps children understand the importance of staying present and using all the tools they have learnt, to write exams with ease. She says that exam writing is a skill which children develop over time and the numbers they receive don’t define them. She feels that her role is complete when children are able to see themselves as unique beings and are able to identify the spark in them and follow their passion.Children pursue their life’s purpose when they believe in themselves and follow their hearts, says Aruna!
Aruna feels privileged to work in an alternative school that does not rush to complete the syllabus and encourages the exploration of learning. She is learning how to make Science fun and engaging so that children can experience Science in the world around them.
The annual art mela at Creative has helped Aruna get back to crochet and engage in learning new skills in macrame, clay work, and lino prints. Creative’s annual art mela gave her the opportunity to unleash her artistic skills. She enjoys challenges and believes that learning is an on-going process.
Prabha Dhanapal
Prabha Dhanapal
Prabha is the coordinator for the Early Childhood – jasmine Group. She is a highly motivated and enthusiastic educator who wishes for all children to bloom naturally, creatively, and individually. She is aware that children are human beings to whom respect is due. She believes they are superior to adults because of their innocence and greater future possibilities.
According to her, every action of the child – beaming, smiling, dancing, shouting, yammering is a treat to watch and a memory to cherish. Prabha has superior interpersonal communication skills to foster meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
She is a learner, learning new things by experience and expertise. Creative has given her a new lease of life. She is down-to-earth, positive, and accepts change as a sign of wisdom and maturity. She truly believes that the essence of life is spreading love and compassion.
Dhivya G D
Dhivya G D
Dhivya believes that education should be holistic and she wanted to provide the best education for her children. She was thrilled when her search for such a school landed her at Creative – not just as a parent but also as an educator! After working in Creative for close to a decade now, she has developed a deep appreciation for Creative’s philosophy and holistic approach towards children. She now enjoys exploring new techniques and diving into the joy of teaching! Creative’s amazing culture revived her earlier interests in crafts and handwork. She rediscovered her passion for them and found it to be an effective method in teaching as well!
Dhivya is the Coordinator and Class Pillar for the Orchid group and teaches these lively 8-10 year-olds. The inherent curiosity and drive in children to explore the world around them inspires her to discover newer ways of teaching, with love & joy. A true collaborator, her lesson plans also continue to evolve every year with innovative ideas from her own inner strength and fellow co-teachers.
Dhivya is grateful to Creative for helping her realize her inner calling and become part of the Creative family.
Manisha Bhokse
Manisha Bhokse
Hailing from Pune and an engineer by profession, Manisha came into The Healing Circle trust & Creative School when she was on a quest for the joy and happiness in life. Her longing to become a conscious parent and provide a love-based academic environment for her child made her explore the world of alternative & holistic education. ‘Becoming a teacher is a conscious choice’, she says.
She is the Coordinator and Class Pillar for the Lotus group. She facilitates mathematics, Hindi and handwork. Manisha recalls learning math as a set of facts to be memorized, with rules and procedures to mimic. However at Creative, she explores the “Real Math – as mathematizing and thinking mathematically”. She is excited to relearn & teach math as the relationships among the numbers and structures to solve problems. She also facilitates Hindi classes and thrives in encouraging children to develop love for the vernacular language through innovative ways. Manisha also enjoys arts, handwork, and sports. Through her work, she rediscovered her passion for handwork. Exploring and integrating handwork in curriculums across various age groups is another area Manisha joyfully engages in.
Manisha feels very lucky to be in such a space which caters to the needs of “whole being” at every age! Inspired by the school’s vision, whole child development and recognising that each of us is more than just a physical body, stirred in her awe and respect for both life and education. She feels well supported in the practice of the school’s philosophy bearing through The Sacred Classroom Principles, Four-Step Learning, and Co-creating Sacred.
With practices in spirituality and emotional well-being that have helped her with confidence and compassion, she now helps others come on this path of self-care and self-exploration. She extends her gratitude to Jay, Bash, Reshma, Rathy and Dhivya for providing a space which aids in her personal and professional growth. She is grateful to the rest of the sangha members who have been a great support for her in this journey! She feels divinely blessed!
Dhivya G D
Dhivya G D
Dhivya believes that education should be holistic and she wanted to provide the best education for her children. She was thrilled when her search for such a school landed her at Creative – not just as a parent but also as an educator! After working in Creative for close to a decade now, she has developed a deep appreciation for Creative’s philosophy and holistic approach towards children. She now enjoys exploring new techniques and diving into the joy of teaching! Creative’s amazing culture revived her earlier interests in crafts and handwork. She rediscovered her passion for them and found it to be an effective method in teaching as well!
Dhivya is the Coordinator and Class Pillar for the Orchid group and teaches these lively 8-10 year-olds. The inherent curiosity and drive in children to explore the world around them inspires her to discover newer ways of teaching, with love & joy. A true collaborator, her lesson plans also continue to evolve every year with innovative ideas from her own inner strength and fellow co-teachers.
Dhivya is grateful to Creative for helping her realize her inner calling and become part of the Creative family.
Manisha Bhokse
Manisha Bhokse
Hailing from Pune and an engineer by profession, Manisha came into The Healing Circle trust & Creative School when she was on a quest for the joy and happiness in life. Her longing to become a conscious parent and provide a love-based academic environment for her child made her explore the world of alternative & holistic education. ‘Becoming a teacher is a conscious choice’, she says.
She is the Coordinator and Class Pillar for the Lotus group. She facilitates mathematics, Hindi and handwork. Manisha recalls learning math as a set of facts to be memorized, with rules and procedures to mimic. However at Creative, she explores the “Real Math – as mathematizing and thinking mathematically”. She is excited to relearn & teach math as the relationships among the numbers and structures to solve problems. She also facilitates Hindi classes and thrives in encouraging children to develop love for the vernacular language through innovative ways. Manisha also enjoys arts, handwork, and sports. Through her work, she rediscovered her passion for handwork. Exploring and integrating handwork in curriculums across various age groups is another area Manisha joyfully engages in.
Manisha feels very lucky to be in such a space which caters to the needs of “whole being” at every age! Inspired by the school’s vision, whole child development and recognising that each of us is more than just a physical body, stirred in her awe and respect for both life and education. She feels well supported in the practice of the school’s philosophy bearing through The Sacred Classroom Principles, Four-Step Learning, and Co-creating Sacred.
With practices in spirituality and emotional well-being that have helped her with confidence and compassion, she now helps others come on this path of self-care and self-exploration. She extends her gratitude to Jay, Bash, Reshma, Rathy and Dhivya for providing a space which aids in her personal and professional growth. She is grateful to the rest of the sangha members who have been a great support for her in this journey! She feels divinely blessed!
Supriya Naidu
Supriya Naidu
Supriya’s love for science perfectly suited her as a science teacher for the little angels of Aster class. She was drawn towards the ideologies that the school carried and Jayshree’s workshops chiseled her into a deeply introspective being. She strongly believes that spiritual guidance led her to Creative, when she was frantically looking out for a suitable school for both her boys.
After completing her Masters in Finance and Computer Applications, she worked for a few years at Standard Chartered Bank. Her career in banking took a back seat when she became a mother to two boys, Samarth and Nirvaan.
She discovered her love and passion for teaching, while she was volunteering in a school for the underprivileged children. It was here that she found her joy in imparting education to the little ones.
Creative was the calling that came her way at the very right moment, now she extends her maternal love to the tiny tots at Creative School.
Saumya S Bhat
Saumya S Bhat
Saumya grew up in Mumbai, a city she respects for its spirit and resilience; in a loving family that gave her the freedom to be herself and stressed on the importance of education.
Being unable to pursue the field of medicine, which was her first choice, she went on to qualify as a dentist. However, after practicing for a few years, she found it too mechanical and monotonous.
Though Science has been her area of interest, she always liked exploring, reading, understanding and learning across subjects.
Her search to find the right school for her daughter led her into homeschooling and the field of alternative education. She completed Montessori pre-primary, elementary and later a special education program with the objective of supporting children with learning disabilities. Her work with children made her realize that learning and evolving with the children is a continuous process and the importance of education in shaping a society.
At Creative school, she currently works with middle and high school children with specific learning requirements and is also a class pillar for the Sunflowers.
She enjoys the process of guiding children to learn through questions and instilling a love for reading and learning. As a teacher, her objective is to help children become aware of their own learning process, assist them in coming up with strategies and taking responsibility for their learning.
Saumya enjoys reading, music, trekking, travelling, painting and practicing yoga.
She feels that she has learnt a lot by observing children and nature, and by joining Creative she has embarked on a journey into a deeper understanding and observation of herself.
Supriya Naidu
Supriya Naidu
Supriya’s love for science perfectly suited her as a science teacher for the little angels of Aster class. She was drawn towards the ideologies that the school carried and Jayshree’s workshops chiseled her into a deeply introspective being. She strongly believes that spiritual guidance led her to Creative, when she was frantically looking out for a suitable school for both her boys.
After completing her Masters in Finance and Computer Applications, she worked for a few years at Standard Chartered Bank. Her career in banking took a back seat when she became a mother to two boys, Samarth and Nirvaan.
She discovered her love and passion for teaching, while she was volunteering in a school for the underprivileged children. It was here that she found her joy in imparting education to the little ones.
Creative was the calling that came her way at the very right moment, now she extends her maternal love to the tiny tots at Creative School.
Saumya S Bhat
Saumya S Bhat
Saumya grew up in Mumbai, a city she respects for its spirit and resilience; in a loving family that gave her the freedom to be herself and stressed on the importance of education.
Being unable to pursue the field of medicine, which was her first choice, she went on to qualify as a dentist. However, after practicing for a few years, she found it too mechanical and monotonous.
Though Science has been her area of interest, she always liked exploring, reading, understanding and learning across subjects.
Her search to find the right school for her daughter led her into homeschooling and the field of alternative education. She completed Montessori pre-primary, elementary and later a special education program with the objective of supporting children with learning disabilities. Her work with children made her realize that learning and evolving with the children is a continuous process and the importance of education in shaping a society.
At Creative school, she currently works with middle and high school children with specific learning requirements and is also a class pillar for the Sunflowers.
She enjoys the process of guiding children to learn through questions and instilling a love for reading and learning. As a teacher, her objective is to help children become aware of their own learning process, assist them in coming up with strategies and taking responsibility for their learning.
Saumya enjoys reading, music, trekking, travelling, painting and practicing yoga.
She feels that she has learnt a lot by observing children and nature, and by joining Creative she has embarked on a journey into a deeper understanding and observation of herself.