Shishyaa is co-founded by three passionate educationists who have come together to create this school that fulfils their vision of what a school stands for. Shishyaa stands to bridge the chasm created by the limiting nature of many of the practices of conventional education systems, and the restrictive world-view that it gives the students.
The Core Team that manages the school includes Ms. Bandana Basu and Ms. Reena Dhila.
Ms. Bandana Basu
Master of Commerce, Bachelor of Education
Ms. Bandana headed an IB World school as the founder Dy. Director, managing its operations from its inception. Also anchoring the responsibility of being the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, she fructified the authorisation process for the school. Alongside, she also taught both the international curricula IBDP and CIE(IGCSE & A Levels), offered at the school. A career spanning more than two decades in various schools, across different boards, she is currently a school inspector, a school leadership trainer, mentor for teachers and students, an education consultant, and also a trained Waldorf teacher. She partners with prestigious international organisations on educational research projects. She is also a child development adviser. She is driven by the purpose of making the education experience a happier, and thereby more effective, process for children. Her deep engagement and understanding of children's need has given birth to a poetry book that throws light on the inner needs of children that is fulfilled through the engaging process of poetry. 'In My Heart Plays a Song' is a must-have book for parents who wish to connect with their children in a truly meaningful way.
Ms. Reena Dhila
Master of Arts, Bachelor of Education
Ms. Reena has been the Vice Principal of an international school offering CIE programmes. After seventeen odd years of managing education, and teaching at schools, her passion for Waldorf Education has led her to intensively train as a Waldorf teacher and advocate Waldorf education, through Shishyaa. She is also a trained Biodynamic practitioner. She is committed to bring children closer to nature, and making this world a happier place by working through altered education methodology.
Ms. Ashwini Pereira
Master of Physical Education, Bachelor of Science
Ms. Ashwini is the HOD of Physical Education at an international school. Teaching health and fitness is a way of life for her. With almost fifteen years of experience of teaching Physical Education, she believes that the Waldorf-inspired curriculum is the answer to today's lifestyle-related stress experienced by children.
The Core Team that manages the school includes Ms. Bandana Basu and Ms. Reena Dhila.
Ms. Bandana Basu
Master of Commerce, Bachelor of Education
Ms. Bandana headed an IB World school as the founder Dy. Director, managing its operations from its inception. Also anchoring the responsibility of being the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, she fructified the authorisation process for the school. Alongside, she also taught both the international curricula IBDP and CIE(IGCSE & A Levels), offered at the school. A career spanning more than two decades in various schools, across different boards, she is currently a school inspector, a school leadership trainer, mentor for teachers and students, an education consultant, and also a trained Waldorf teacher. She partners with prestigious international organisations on educational research projects. She is also a child development adviser. She is driven by the purpose of making the education experience a happier, and thereby more effective, process for children. Her deep engagement and understanding of children's need has given birth to a poetry book that throws light on the inner needs of children that is fulfilled through the engaging process of poetry. 'In My Heart Plays a Song' is a must-have book for parents who wish to connect with their children in a truly meaningful way.
Ms. Reena Dhila
Master of Arts, Bachelor of Education
Ms. Reena has been the Vice Principal of an international school offering CIE programmes. After seventeen odd years of managing education, and teaching at schools, her passion for Waldorf Education has led her to intensively train as a Waldorf teacher and advocate Waldorf education, through Shishyaa. She is also a trained Biodynamic practitioner. She is committed to bring children closer to nature, and making this world a happier place by working through altered education methodology.
Ms. Ashwini Pereira
Master of Physical Education, Bachelor of Science
Ms. Ashwini is the HOD of Physical Education at an international school. Teaching health and fitness is a way of life for her. With almost fifteen years of experience of teaching Physical Education, she believes that the Waldorf-inspired curriculum is the answer to today's lifestyle-related stress experienced by children.