The people, and the milestones, behind the school.

Aswathy has 10+ years of corporate Learning and Development team experience, a post graduation in Biotechnology, a passionate storyteller and explorer. She believes everybody has a story. Tinkering, exploring one’s own story and the world around us would make each one of us more compassionate and thereby makes the world a better place to live.

At SM she found more meaning to life in inspiring young minds through stories, wondering, exploring, working towards creating empowered safe spaces for children of various spectrum as she facilitates library, Scientific Inquiry and Experimentation, LIFE (Learning is Forever and Everywhere) and as a mentor for the Mission Child Vulnerability.

Grace Veronica holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and a few years of experience in the Montessori method of teaching. She has always been an ardent learner which has helped her constantly evolve and contribute towards education and children’s learning in their early years.

She grew up around inspired teachers all her life, driving her to walk this purposeful journey with Sparkling Mindz. She has grown from learning to facilitate smaller groups of preschool children to leading and mentoring a team of facilitators, inspiring them to take deep and joyful learning experiences to children.

With the constant thirst to experience more in life and give back to the society that provided so much for her, Sruthy found her calling in the field of Psychology (that she graduated in).

Embracing her passion for children, mental health, and expressive and performing arts, her path led her towards the education industry, where she found her way to SM, which opened her up to walking the path of changemaking. Her love for the English language has led her to facilitating ELAC, while mentoring the mission CSP which helps her bring her vision for building empowered communities around, holding LIFE hour, and expressing herself along with children while mentoring music.

Disha is a graduate in Biotechnology. But most importantly, a being who is committed to constantly evolve and grow; someone who is super excited and passionate about working with children and contributing to the vision of creating confident learners and change-makers today.

​She has an intimate love for language, arts, science, technology, sports and the great outdoors, which she carries into children’s learning experiences on a daily basis. Being someone who believes that food has a huge impact on our mind and body, she also mentors mission SM Plates and works with children on mindful eating practices. She believes in leveraging her potential to contribute towards revolutionizing how children experience education.

Anita began her career in the corporate world after a postgraduate degree in Commerce, but soon realised she wanted work that added lasting value to people’s lives. That search led her to teaching, and to children in particular, and when she joined Sparkling Mindz as a facilitator in the after-school program, she knew she’d found where she belonged.

Fifteen years on, that sense of purpose hasn’t faded. Anitha brings a rare willingness to unlearn and relearn, a genuine wonder at how children think, feel, and act, and a constant search for new ways to help learning truly reach each child. It’s this combination that has let her add value to the lives of so many children who’ve come through the after-school program over the years.

Her time at Sparkling Mindz has taught her to trust the process, to see the quiet power of a non-judgemental environment, and to appreciate the craft of facilitation itself. She’s proud to be part of a program that recognises problem-solving, empathy, and emotional management as core skills every child needs to grow into a well-rounded human being — and a changemaker.

Neha is a Science graduate with specialization in the field of Microbiology. Her passion to work with young children began during her own child’s growth with her approach of offering sensory, language, experimentation and imagination rich environments.

Feeding this passion further she pursued early childhood education courses in the US along with working with her first set of young explorers.

She joined Sparkling Mindz where she found purpose to become a better version of herself, and to contribute to children creating empowering beliefs and trust that they are the thinking creators of today.

Sumati is an Engineer (E&TC) by education and comes with 16 years of IT career which includes working in business and the corporate academy and is now a learning facilitator.

She facilitates Math Problem Solving and Design (MPD). It is her passion to explore the world of math and constantly seek connections between math and the world around and make it meaningful for herself and the children. She loves to express herself through newer and newer art works and holds the visual art and dramatics for the children. Her constant effort is to live sustainably and brings that experience to mentor the mission TRUI – climate change.

She is on a mission to continuously learn and share all of it with children to help and support them become self-reliant humans.

Being unique needs to be a systemic norm, not an act of rebellion. This belief, with the passion of working towards impacting lives, has led Shraavya on the path of connecting with SM to create empowering communities.

Having a masters in International relations and development, she carries a vision for everyone to be true world citizens by embracing the greyness, be critical thinkers and walk a mindful path, she implements this through facilitating the CWE (Citizenship, world and Entrepreneurship) Learning Area at SM.

A sportsperson at heart, she believes that learning is purposeful and everywhere and is on a mission to achieve this by reimagining education together.

Kruthika has done her degree in Psychology and an MBA in HR and Marketing, and worked as an HR in the corporate world.

When she heard about Sparkling Mindz and the Reggio-inspired way of learning and facilitation, where she gets to live each day in a system where children learn through joy and purpose, where they learn to hold space for each other to grow, experiment and learn from their mistakes and there is space for different perspectives to be respected and realised — she found her true being. She believes that working with children has been life changing and is inspired to continue on this purposeful journey.

She continues to find empowerment, direction and camaraderie with the team and mentors that she works with to enable holistic growth in every child to lead them on a path of being creative thinkers today.

A Progressive and an engaging educator, Nancy is a graduate of Miranda House, University of Delhi in Elementary Education. The progressive approach in the curriculum inspired her to work with children and bring a change in the education system.

She believes in holistic development of an individual which can let them become problem solvers and face the challenges of life with grace. Her love and passion for mathematics and problem solving gives her joy each day while working with children in MPD classes.

Building awareness towards mindful eating connected her deeply with the mission SM Plates. Mentoring SM Plates has given her an inspiration to walk the path of change making and make a difference.

With a Master’s in Mathematics and nearly 12 years of experience in curriculum design, Sreedevi specializes in US K-12, CCSS, and CBSE curriculums. She has worked as a Math Content Creator, Manager, and Project Lead, refining digital content using various tools.

Passionate about making math accessible and meaningful, she joined Sparkling Mindz Global to align with a vision of nurturing curiosity and creativity. At Sparkling Mindz, she integrates math with life experiences, fostering critical thinking through interdisciplinary approaches with the support of her team.

As part of the TRUI Team, she connects math to nature through organic farming projects, helping students develop hands-on problem-solving skills, and also contribute to the mission ventures. She also contributes to the CMAD Team, guiding children in dance and drama.

Yadhukrishnan is a graduate with an Integrated MSc. in Chemistry. He has two years of research experience in chemistry and 2.5 years of experience.

His passion for teaching and working with children led him to pursue a career in education. He aims to inspire a love for science among children and make learning an enjoyable experience. This vision brought him to Sparkling Mindz, where he found a place that redesigns education with unconditional love and empathy at its core.

Driven by his love for science, Yadhukrishnan serves as an SIE facilitator and as part of the EPCC during the events, contributing to the creation of confident, inspired learners. As part of the SM Plates mission, he works to create societal impact by raising awareness about healthy eating and practices.

With 17 years of experience in grassroots sports development, Venkatesh brings a multi-sport approach to physical education. He holds an AIFF D License and a Goalkeeping Coaching License in Football, with coaching experience across Football, Touch Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, and Cricket.

Beyond technique and tactics, Venkatesh’s coaching builds teamwork, discipline, resilience, and confidence , helping every child discover their strengths and develop a lifelong love for sport.

His approach is rooted in inclusivity, ensuring every student regardless of skill level  feels encouraged to participate, compete, and enjoy sport. Working with children across age groups, he creates engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences on the field. For Venkatesh, sport is as much about shaping character as it is about building athletic ability

With a Bachelor’s in Commerce and a Bachelor’s in Education, Shreya brings eight years of experience working with children across a wide age range from early years to those preparing for competitive exams. Her journey also gave her the opportunity to work closely with children under the RTE Act, which deepened her belief in the transformative power of education.

She chose education not just as a profession but as a personal path to joy. Watching children find their voice, build resilience, and grow in kindness fills her with purpose. For her, education became the most powerful way to contribute meaningfully to the future of the country and this is her way of doing her bit.

Before joining Sparkling Mindz, she carried a vision of making education more experiential. It was here that she first experienced what truly child-centric education could look like. In a system often shaped around outcomes and job-readiness, she found a place where the child finally stood at the center. Along with a new lens and renewed purpose, she found a space of deep love and belonging. At SM, she facilitates CWE and mentors the CSP mission. She also contributes to CMAD dance and supports EPCC, bringing heart, sensitivity, and intention into every space she holds.

Maanasa holds a BA in Psychology, English, and Journalism, and an MA in Education : a journey inspired by her calling to work with people.

She was drawn to Sparkling Mindz for its hands-on, play-based approach to learning, which transforms every day into a joyful and fulfilling experience. What truly inspires her is witnessing children think critically, explore creatively, and experiment in their own unique ways.

Through her time at Sparkling Mindz, Maanasa has come to understand that working with children goes far beyond caretaking. It means seeing each child as a whole person, being fully present with their words, actions, and even their silences.

Being a part of Sparkling Mindz has also been a personal journey for her, a chance to reflect on her own beliefs and narratives, helping her grow as an educator and also as a human, holistically.

Maanasa aspires to create an environment where every child experiences the joy of creative expression, inspired by Reggio Emilia’s philosophy of the “100 Languages of Children.

A former India International Footballer, Amoolya represented the country for nearly a decade, and her contribution to the sport earned her the Ekalavya Award from the Government of Karnataka. She brings over 15 years of coaching experience, backed by an A Diploma Coaching Licence from the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), and has coached players across age groups and levels of development.

For Amoolya, sport goes beyond skills and competition. It is a space where children build discipline, teamwork, confidence, leadership, resilience, and lifelong healthy habits.

At our school, she is committed to an encouraging, inclusive sporting environment where every child can discover their potential, enjoy the game, and grow through sport.

Nidhi Solanki is a curious learner who finds a lot of joy in learning. She developed an interest in physics in 9th grade and has been exploring ways to share that interest and joy with children ever since. She especially enjoys taking complex ideas and making them simple, accessible, and meaningful.She is also curious about the stories behind science, the lives of people that often go unnoticed amidst the major discoveries and failures.

Her interest in philosophy, history, mythology and her current studies in psychodynamic psychology continue to shape the way she thinks about life. She holds a Master’s in Physics and a Bachelor’s in Education and has worked with schools that explore alternative ways of learning.

Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time in nature and practising nature photography. It gives her a chance to slow down, observe closely, and notice the small details around her.

With a Master’s in English and nearly eight years of experience in education, Neha has worked as an English teacher across Cambridge, CBSE and ICSE schools, teaching children from middle school to senior secondary. Her journey has also taken her into admissions and parent relations, giving her a broader understanding of children, families and school communities.

For Neha, education is more than a profession. She believes in creating spaces where children feel seen, heard and encouraged to grow. Her experiences have shaped her belief in learning with kindness, curiosity and purpose.

At Sparkling Mindz, she found an opportunity to explore a more experiential and child-centred approach to education, while continuing to grow as an educator herself.

Charitha brings an engineering mind and a storyteller’s heart to the classroom. A civil engineering graduate, she spent several years deep in research, content design, and mentorship in the civil services education space, building programs that helped hundreds of learners prepare for one of the country’s toughest exams. Now, in Social Science, she helps young minds explore Citizenship, World, and Entrepreneurship not just as subjects to study, but as lenses to understand the world they’re growing up in.

Kishore is a full stack engineer who builds and maintains Wizets, the educational platform being developed by Sparkling Mindz. He joined the project in its early days, drawn by his love of interactive software tools that support creative thinking and design.

A generalist at heart, he’s at home across web technologies and the wider Linux ecosystem, and every so often he goes deep into more specialised territory like database internals, network protocols, and distributed data.