Teachers & Staff: Primary
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Elementary Education in Science and Math, University of Delhi
Masters of Science in Stem Education, UoP
Thinking and Learning in Maker-Centred Classroom, Creating Cultures of Thinking, Question Formation Techniques from Harvard Graduate School of Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education in Science and Math, University of Delhi
Masters of Science in Stem Education, UoP
Thinking and Learning in Maker-Centred Classroom, Creating Cultures of Thinking, Question Formation Techniques from Harvard Graduate School of Education
Shilpa Sharma
Principal, Primary School
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Arts, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Master of Arts in Early Education, California State University - Long Beach, USA
Montessori Teaching Diploma, Association Montessori Internationale (AMI - RTI)
Bachelor of Arts, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Master of Arts in Early Education, California State University - Long Beach, USA
Montessori Teaching Diploma, Association Montessori Internationale (AMI - RTI)
Natasha Contractor
Vice Principal & PYP Coordinator, Primary School
Joined B.D. Somani in 2012
Bachelor of Arts in History and Psychology, University of Maryland, USA
Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology, Delhi University
Bachelor of Arts in History and Psychology, University of Maryland, USA
Master of Arts in Developmental Psychology, Delhi University
Pallavi Narain
Assistant PYP Coordinator
Early Years
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
S.Y.B.A, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
S.Y.B.A, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Rima Gaglani
Reception Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Commerce, H.R College
Master of Science in Marketing Management, Aston University, UK
Bachelor of Commerce, H.R College
Master of Science in Marketing Management, Aston University, UK
Shalina Thadani
Reception Teacher
Diploma in Early Childhood Care Education, EduVision ITTI Teacher Training Institute
Post Graduate in Alternative Dispute Resolution 2009-2010
Master of International Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Law (Batch of 2012)
Post Graduate in Alternative Dispute Resolution 2009-2010
Master of International Business
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Law (Batch of 2012)
Tanvi Shah
Reception Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
HSC in Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
HSC in Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Batul Khalil
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelors of Commerce, H.R. College
Diploma in Early Childcare, Bombay Teachers Training College
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Professional Development: Family Engagement in education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Bachelors of Commerce, H.R. College
Diploma in Early Childcare, Bombay Teachers Training College
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Professional Development: Family Engagement in education, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Smrethi Srikanth
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Clara's College of Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Clara's College of Education
Julie Kanojia
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Banking and Insurance, Mumbai University
Master of Management Studies in Operations, DSIMS, Mumbai
Bachelor of Banking and Insurance, Mumbai University
Master of Management Studies in Operations, DSIMS, Mumbai
Anisha Choudhary
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Commerce, ECCA
Bachelor of Commerce, ECCA
Poonam Karsiya
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Sheetal Vira
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Diploma in Home Science
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
Farida Petiwala
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Commerce, Bombay University
Diploma in Event Management, NIEM
Diploma in ECCE, Podar
Bachelor of Commerce, Bombay University
Diploma in Event Management, NIEM
Diploma in ECCE, Podar
Krupa Shah
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of education, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa, Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of education, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa, Mumbai
Karishma Shah
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Master's in Human Development
Master's in Human Development
Sakina Peer
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Calcutta University
Bachelor of Education, SNDT University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Master of Arts, Calcutta University
Bachelor of Arts, Calcutta University
Bachelor of Education, SNDT University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Master of Arts, Calcutta University
Urmila Chakraborty
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Graduation in IT
Graduation in IT
Saniya Sayed
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Interior Designing, SNDT University Juhu, Mumbai
Bachelor of Interior Designing, SNDT University Juhu, Mumbai
Namrata Aggarwal
Kindergarten Teacher
Primary Years
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, M.R.I.C.E., Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, M.R.I.C.E., Mumbai
Rinki Bhagat
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor's in Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Mahatma Gandhi University
Bachelor's in Education
Anjali A
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Home Science, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
Diploma in Fashion Designing, JD Institute of Fashion Designing, Mumbai
Bachelor of Home Science, Devi Ahilya University, Indore
Diploma in Fashion Designing, JD Institute of Fashion Designing, Mumbai
Manisha Jain
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Arts, St. Xavier’s College
Diploma in ECCE, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Bachelor of Arts, St. Xavier’s College
Diploma in ECCE, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Munira Majal
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Ekta Shah
Grade 1 Teacher
Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Master of Commerce
Alisha Jain
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Sophia College
Association Montessori Internationale [AMI] Diploma, Maria Montessori Institute, London
Bachelor of Arts, Sophia College
Association Montessori Internationale [AMI] Diploma, Maria Montessori Institute, London
Poonam Jhaveri
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
INTESOL, TESOL Course, Hong Kong
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
INTESOL, TESOL Course, Hong Kong
Sweta Mehta
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Adarsh Teacher Training Institute, Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Adarsh Teacher Training Institute, Mumbai
Jumana Kachwala
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined BD. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Association Montessori Internationale Diploma (2.5 - 6 years), RTI Montessori
Training Institute, Mumbai Association Montessori Internationale Assistant's Certificate (6-12 years), Maria Montessori Institute, London
Performer's Certificate in Speech and Drama, Trinity College London
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Association Montessori Internationale Diploma (2.5 - 6 years), RTI Montessori
Training Institute, Mumbai Association Montessori Internationale Assistant's Certificate (6-12 years), Maria Montessori Institute, London
Performer's Certificate in Speech and Drama, Trinity College London
Ruchi Row
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Education, Aishabai College of Education, SNDT University
Bachelor of Arts, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Aishabai College of Education, SNDT University
Bachelor of Arts, Kishinchand Chellaram College, Mumbai University
Inshiya Contractor
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers Training College
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers Training College
Dimple Mehta
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2012
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Course in ECCE, B. D. Somani
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Course in ECCE, B. D. Somani
Tanaz Kedia
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Diploma in Teacher's Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College, HSNC University
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Diploma in Teacher's Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College, HSNC University
Amatullah Motiwala
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Post Graduate Certificate in International Education, Podar International School
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Post Graduate Certificate in International Education, Podar International School
Alisha Merchant
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
BA - Psychology
B.Ed - Bachelor of Education
BA - Psychology
B.Ed - Bachelor of Education
Helly Shah
Grade 3 Teacher
Post Graduate in Instructional Design
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounts & Finance
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounts & Finance
Deena Jagasia
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Management, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa
Bachelor of Management, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa
Rishika Shah
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Eduction, Mumbai University
Masters in History from SNDT College
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Eduction, Mumbai University
Masters in History from SNDT College
Tasneem Khan
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Commerce, Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economy
ECCED - National Academy
Bachelor of Commerce, Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economy
ECCED - National Academy
Aashi Shah
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Master of Literature, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Master of Literature, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Anita Gupta
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology, Mumbai University
ECCED, St. Xavier's Institute of Education
Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology, Mumbai University
ECCED, St. Xavier's Institute of Education
Renuka Parit
Grade 4 Teacher
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
Eesha Potnis
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Masters of Arts in Education and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Masters of Arts in Education and Technology
Sana Memon
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Mumbai University
Masters of Arts (hons) in Sociology, Mumbai University.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Mumbai University
Masters of Arts (hons) in Sociology, Mumbai University.
Marilyn Rodrigues
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Masters of Arts in Education and Technology
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Masters of Arts in Education and Technology
Nehal Dani
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelors of Management Studies, Wilson College
Bachelor of Education, St Xavier's Institute of Education
Bachelors of Management Studies, Wilson College
Bachelor of Education, St Xavier's Institute of Education
Joanita Gonsalves
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined BD. Somani in 2021
Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology, University of Mumbai
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Institute of Early Childhood Education Teach for India Fellowship
Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology, University of Mumbai
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Institute of Early Childhood Education Teach for India Fellowship
Umme Mehr Hazarika
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined BD. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Bombay University
Diploma in Teacher Education, Bombay Teachers’ Training College
Bachelor of Arts, Bombay University
Diploma in Teacher Education, Bombay Teachers’ Training College
Priyanka Mondal
Grade 5 Teacher
Master of Commerce
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
Dishma Kothari
Grade 5 Teacher
Specialist Teachers
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, N.S.S. College of Education
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, N.S.S. College of Education
Nimisha Dutia
Grade 5, Math Specialist
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Arts, SNDT University
Bachelor of Education, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Diploma in Computer Application, Excel Institute
Bachelor of Arts, SNDT University
Bachelor of Education, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Diploma in Computer Application, Excel Institute
Sadhana Yadav
Hindi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Arts
Master of Arts
Saroj Dwivedi
Hindi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Mumbai Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Mumbai Montessori Teacher Training Institute
Bhagyashree Oza
Marathi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts, Bombay University
Masters in Visual Communications, Memphis College of Art, USA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Sir JJ Institute of Applied Arts, Bombay University
Masters in Visual Communications, Memphis College of Art, USA
Priyadarshani Doshi
Art Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Foundation Diploma in Art, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Arts (Sculpting and Clay Modelling), Sir J.J. School Of Art, Mumbai
Foundation Diploma in Art, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Arts (Sculpting and Clay Modelling), Sir J.J. School Of Art, Mumbai
Aditya Rajput
Art and Design Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Solo Piano, Trinity Guildhall College of Music, London
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Solo Piano, Trinity Guildhall College of Music, London
Agnes Gois
Music Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Diploma in Satellite Communication, Mumbai University
Diploma in Satellite Communication, Mumbai University
Ameya Shildhankar
Music Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Bombay University
Bachelor of Arts in Kathak, Gandharva University
Bachelor of Arts, Bombay University
Bachelor of Arts in Kathak, Gandharva University
Urmila Salvi
Kathak Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Commerce, Pune University
Master of Arts in Performing Arts (Music), CSJM University Kanpur
Bachelor of Commerce, Pune University
Master of Arts in Performing Arts (Music), CSJM University Kanpur
Shruteendra Katagade
Tabla Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Allan Fernandes
IT Teacher & After School Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Masters of Arts in Education(Marathi)
Masters of Arts in Education(Marathi)
Shilpa Chalke
Marathi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Masters of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
120 hours TESOL from Asian College of Teachers
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Savitribai Phule Pune University
Masters of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism, Somaiya Vidyavihar University
120 hours TESOL from Asian College of Teachers
Namrata Prabhu
Theatre Teacher
Certification in Creative Movement Therapy
CMTAAI, CID (France) and Artsphere
Bachelor of Mass Media in Advertising
Bachelor of Mass Media in Advertising
Aparna Daswani
Theatre Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Science in Information Technology
Bachelors in Education
Certified course in Computer Programming
Bachelors of Science in Information Technology
Bachelors in Education
Certified course in Computer Programming
Minaz Shaikh
IT Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, BPCA College
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, BPCA College
Rajkumar Yadav
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor's of Commerce in Financial Markets, Mumbai University
Bachelors of Physical Education
Bachelor's of Commerce in Financial Markets, Mumbai University
Bachelors of Physical Education
Hiral Panchal
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Physical Education
Bachelors of Physical Education
Eranna Vadari
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor's in Physical Education Master's in Physical Education
Bachelor's in Physical Education Master's in Physical Education
Priyanka Mewada
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Arts in History and Education, Sophia Autonomous College
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teacher’s Training College HSNCU University.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Education, Sophia Autonomous College
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teacher’s Training College HSNCU University.
Charmi Gala
Floater Teacher
Bachelor of Education, SNDT
Master of Arts in English Literature and Language.
Master of Arts in English Literature and Language.
Dinal Sanghvi
Floater Teacher
Diploma in Elementary Education
Madiha Shaikh
Floater Teacher
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Swati Bisani
Floater Teacher
Diploma in Early Childhood Teacher Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Urja Sheth
Floater Teacher
Staff
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology, Sophia College
Masters in Library and Information Science, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Arts in History and Sociology, Sophia College
Masters in Library and Information Science, Mumbai University
Samiksha Yadav
Librarian Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Master of Arts, Bombay University
Master of Library Science and Information Science, YCOU University
Diploma in School Management, YCOU University
Master of Arts, Bombay University
Master of Library Science and Information Science, YCOU University
Diploma in School Management, YCOU University
Mahesh Limbaji
Resources Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Rebecca Hiwale
Administration Manager, K-12
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Kasturi More
School Secretary
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Management Studies, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Management Studies, Mumbai University
Gauri Patkar
Assistant – HR
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Shrutika Salunke
Admin Manager