Teachers & Staff: Secondary
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Master of Education in School Leadership, Harvard University
Master of Science in Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Master of Education in School Leadership, Harvard University
Master of Science in Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Navroz Billimoria
Head of School and Principal, Secondary School
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Education, Loretto College, Calcutta University
Bachelor of Arts in History (Honors), Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Master of Arts in History, Delhi University
Certificate in Theory of Knowledge, Oxford University
Bachelor of Education, Loretto College, Calcutta University
Bachelor of Arts in History (Honors), Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Master of Arts in History, Delhi University
Certificate in Theory of Knowledge, Oxford University
Shalini Sharma
Vice Principal, Secondary School
Program Coordinators
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016-18, 2024-current
Bachelor of Science
Master of Education
Bachelor of Science
Master of Education
Matthew Storey
IB Diploma Program Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts in History, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Medieval Indian History, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Bachelor of Arts in History, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Medieval Indian History, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Kaizeen Jehangir
History Teacher and IGCSE Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Science, Pune University
Masters in Entomology, Pune University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Science, Pune University
Masters in Entomology, Pune University
Prajakta Salgarkar
Sciences/ Biology Teacher and Middle School Program Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Master of Arts in Hindi, Kolhapur University, Maharashtra
Bachelor of Education, Mahatma Gandhi University
Master of Arts in Hindi, Kolhapur University, Maharashtra
Bachelor of Education, Mahatma Gandhi University
Animesh Singh
Hindi Teacher and Event Coordinator
Secondary Years
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Arts in History
Certificate Course in World History, Russian History & Middle East History
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Arts in History
Certificate Course in World History, Russian History & Middle East History
Aarti Pandey
Middle School History Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Science in Mathematics, Alagappa University
Master of Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Science in Mathematics, Alagappa University
Master of Education, Mumbai University
Akshaya Sawant
Math Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Montessori, Association de Montessori, Netherlands
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Montessori, Association de Montessori, Netherlands
Alpa Parikh
English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Masters of Business Administration in Marketing & Sales
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Masters of Business Administration in Marketing & Sales
Amit Choudhary
Design and Technology Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Master of Philosophy in Music
Diploma in Music
Master of Philosophy in Music
Diploma in Music
Amit Munjal
Music Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology, Jai Hind College
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Bachelors of Science in Biotechnology, Jai Hind College
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Anisa Tejani
Science Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Dr. Anushree Mekal
Biology Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Rajasthan University
Diploma in Financial Management, NMIMS
Certified Public Accountant, New York State
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Rajasthan University
Diploma in Financial Management, NMIMS
Certified Public Accountant, New York State
Bijal Choksi
Maths Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Mumbai University
Carl Rozario
Physics Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Science
Bachelors of Education
Master of Arts
Bachelors of Science
Bachelors of Education
Master of Arts
Darshan Naik
Theatre Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Science
Master Science
Bachelors of Science
Master Science
Darshana Jain
Maths IB Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Art Master Diploma
Bachelor of Arts in Painting and Art
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Visual Arts
Art Master Diploma
Bachelor of Arts in Painting and Art
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Visual Arts
Deepali Lakhani
Art Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2024
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Arts in English Literature
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Arts in English Literature
Dhwani Shah
English Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Mechanical engineering from University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), USA
Mechanical engineering from University of Missouri Kansas City (UMKC), USA
Dwayne DSouza
Physics Teacher & Educational Technology Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Science, Bombay University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Bombay University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Mumbai University
Everisto Machado
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce, Mithibai College
PG International Business, Sheridan College, Toronto, Canada
Dalf C1 (French), Ministry Of Education, France
Du Fle, University Of Mans, France
Bachelor of Commerce, Mithibai College
PG International Business, Sheridan College, Toronto, Canada
Dalf C1 (French), Ministry Of Education, France
Du Fle, University Of Mans, France
Fatema Sabuvala
French and Global Perspectives Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay
Master of Science in Computer Science, Northern Illinois University, USA
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, IIT Bombay
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering, IIT Bombay
Master of Science in Computer Science, Northern Illinois University, USA
Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics, IIT Bombay
Jogesh Motwani
Maths Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani in 2020
Bachelor of Education in Commerce and Economics
Masters of Commerce in Finance
Marsters in Economics
Master of Arts in Commerce and Economics, Mumbai University and SNDT University
Bachelor of Education in Commerce and Economics
Masters of Commerce in Finance
Marsters in Economics
Master of Arts in Commerce and Economics, Mumbai University and SNDT University
Jyoti Dhakan
Economics Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Hindi, Mumbai University
Master of Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Hindi, Mumbai University
Master of Education, Mumbai University
Kamlesh Singh
Hindi Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Psychology, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Psychology, Mumbai University
Khushboo Shroff
Middle School Theatre Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Master of Science in Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Master of Science in Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Kousiki Sridharan
Math Teacher and Group 5, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Education Master’s of Arts (Honours) in English
Bachelor of Education Master’s of Arts (Honours) in English
Marilyn Moses
English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2025
Post Graduate Diploma in Acting and Theatre Making
Post Graduate Diploma in Acting and Theatre Making
Mati Rajput
Theatre Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2007
Bachelor of Science, Bhavnagar University
Master of Science, Bhavnagar University
PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Bhavnagar University
Bachelor of Science, Bhavnagar University
Master of Science, Bhavnagar University
PhD in Medicinal Chemistry, Bhavnagar University
Dr. Meghna P. Dixit
Chemistry Teacher and Group 4, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Management Studies
Master’s of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Management Studies
Master’s of Arts
Mehak Chitra
English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Education
Bachelors of Arts
Master of Arts
Bachelors of Education
Bachelors of Arts
Master of Arts
Minaz Marker
English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Amravati University
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Amravati University
Mohsin Allabux
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Jalna University
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Jalna University
Monish Panchal
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
TESOL/TEFL
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Science
Master of Science
TESOL/TEFL
Monica Bhole
Librarian
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma in French Language Studies
Bachelor of Commerce
Diploma in French Language Studies
Nandini Fowkar
French Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Calcutta University
Certificate Course in Unix, C, C++, Informatics Computer Systems (ICS), Kolkata
Certificate Course in Networking, Micropro Computer Services, Kolkata
Certificate Course in Blue-J (Java), Brainware Computer Academy, Kolkata
Intel Teach To The Future Certificate Course, Intel Education Programs, India
Bachelor of Arts, Calcutta University
Certificate Course in Unix, C, C++, Informatics Computer Systems (ICS), Kolkata
Certificate Course in Networking, Micropro Computer Services, Kolkata
Certificate Course in Blue-J (Java), Brainware Computer Academy, Kolkata
Intel Teach To The Future Certificate Course, Intel Education Programs, India
Namrata Roy
IT and Computer Science Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting), Mumbai University, Sir J J School of Arts
Master of Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting), Mumbai University, Sir J J School of Arts
Foundation Diploma, Maharashtra Board Post Graduation Diploma In Art Education, Mumbai University
Post Graduation Diploma in Museology and Conservation, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting), Mumbai University, Sir J J School of Arts
Master of Fine Arts (Drawing and Painting), Mumbai University, Sir J J School of Arts
Foundation Diploma, Maharashtra Board Post Graduation Diploma In Art Education, Mumbai University
Post Graduation Diploma in Museology and Conservation, Mumbai University
Neha Pandit
Visual Art Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2025
Master of Arts in English Literature
Master of Arts in English Literature
Nilakshi Sinha
English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2025
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Education
Ninad Bolinjkar
Mathematics Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (C1)
Du Fle (training)
Bachelor of Arts in Dip in Franch, SAIBSA
Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française (C1)
Du Fle (training)
Bachelor of Arts in Dip in Franch, SAIBSA
Nipa Patel
French Teacher
MSc in Business Economics from City University, London
Bachelor in Education from Smt Kapila Khandvala College of Education, Mumbai in Commerce and Economics
B.A. in Economics ( Honours) from St Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Bachelor in Education from Smt Kapila Khandvala College of Education, Mumbai in Commerce and Economics
B.A. in Economics ( Honours) from St Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Palak Sethna
Business Management Teacher and Extended Essay Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Education, IGNOU
Bachelor of Science, Ajmer University
Master of Science, Allahabad University
PhD in Chemistry, Allahabad University
Bachelor of Education, IGNOU
Bachelor of Science, Ajmer University
Master of Science, Allahabad University
PhD in Chemistry, Allahabad University
Dr. Pallavi Srivastava
Chemistry Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of EducationIn Hindi & Geography
Masters of Arts in Hindi
Bachelor of EducationIn Hindi & Geography
Masters of Arts in Hindi
Pallavi Mantri
Marathi and Hindi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Mass Media
Master of Commerce
Bachelors of Mass Media
Master of Commerce
Parsheen Zend
Business Management Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Master of Arts in English, Pepperdine University, Malibu
Master of Arts in English, Pepperdine University, Malibu
Paul Dyer
English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Commerce
Masters of Arts in Economics
UGC NET + SET qualified
Bachelor of Education
Masters of Commerce
Masters of Arts in Economics
UGC NET + SET qualified
Payal Dalal
Business Management Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Legislative Law
Language Assistant
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Legislative Law
Language Assistant
Prathamesh Dole
French Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts in History
Master of Arts in World History & Cultures,King's College London
Bachelor of Arts in History from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts in History
Master of Arts in World History & Cultures,King's College London
Prithika Lathia
History Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Science in Human Biology, University of Southern California
Bachelors of Science in Human Biology, University of Southern California
Ranjit Cortez
Science Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani in 2021
Masters in Library and Information Science
Masters in Library and Information Science
Reina D'Souza
Middle School Librarian
Joined B.D.Somani in 2025
Master of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Education
Master of Arts in Economics
Bachelor of Education
Runa Mukherjee
Economics and TOK Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Master of Engineering in Information Technology
Master of Engineering in Information Technology
Samreen Shaikh
Computer Science and IT Teacher & Head of Department, IT & DT
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
PhD in Physics, University of Florida, USA
PhD in Physics, University of Florida, USA
Saiti Datta
Physics Teacher and CAS Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Arts in English Philology, University of Zaragoza, Spain
Master of Secondary Education Pedagogy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language Certificate, Universidad de Zaragoza & Instituto Cervantes de Madrid
MAEC - AECID Lectureship Programme, Spanish Agency of International Cooperation & Open University, Vietnam
Montessori International Certificate, R.T.I. Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Arts in English Philology, University of Zaragoza, Spain
Master of Secondary Education Pedagogy, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain
Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language Certificate, Universidad de Zaragoza & Instituto Cervantes de Madrid
MAEC - AECID Lectureship Programme, Spanish Agency of International Cooperation & Open University, Vietnam
Montessori International Certificate, R.T.I. Mumbai, India
Sara González Gaspar
Spanish Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Education, Shivaji University
Bachelor of Science, Shivaji University
Master of Science in Zoology, Pune University
Bachelor of Education, Shivaji University
Bachelor of Science, Shivaji University
Master of Science in Zoology, Pune University
Satyajit Salgarkar
Biology and ESS Teacher, ToK Coordinator & ATL Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Madras University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University ECCE, Massachusetts, USA
Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Madras University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University ECCE, Massachusetts, USA
Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Education, Mumbai University
Savithri Ganesan
Maths Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Masters in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Education
Masters in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Education
Shainaz Devle
Chemistry and Biology Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Education
Sheila Lewis
Middle School English Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Arts in English, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in English, Mumbai University
Master of Philosophy in English Literature, SNDT Women's University
Bachelor of Arts in English, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in English, Mumbai University
Master of Philosophy in English Literature, SNDT Women's University
Shilpa Uparkar
English Teacher and Group 1, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Diploma of Education
Master of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Education
Diploma of Education
Master of Arts
Shweta Naik
Social Studies and Marathi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2007
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master Of Science in Chemistry, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master Of Science in Chemistry, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Law (LLB), Mumbai University
Siddhesh Parab
Chemistry and ESS Teacher & Community Service Coordinator
BA, M.Phil. in Spanish
PhD in Hispanic Literature, History and Culture, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
Smriti Ladsaria
Spanish Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2025
Economics in Spanish and English
Economics in Spanish and English
Smita Temkar
Spanish Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Mumbai University Bachelor of Education, SSSUTMS, Madhya Pradesh
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Mumbai University Bachelor of Education, SSSUTMS, Madhya Pradesh
Sourabh Kadam
Mathematics Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Spanish language & literature, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Masters of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching with specialization in Spanish, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Spanish language & literature, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Masters of Arts in Foreign Language Teaching with specialization in Spanish, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Suhasini Bareth
Spanish Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani in 2021
Bachelor in Physical Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor in Physical Education, Mumbai University
Supriya Mohite
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Masters of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Suraj Shah
Psychology Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani in 2024
Bachelor of Science Master of Science
Bachelor of Science Master of Science
Suresh Raju
Mathematics Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Geography, Mumbai University
Master of Arts, Geography, Mumbai University
Certificate in Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) for Assistant Professor in Geography
Bachelor of Arts, Geography, Mumbai University
Master of Arts, Geography, Mumbai University
Certificate in Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) for Assistant Professor in Geography
Vishwesh Shinde
Geography Teacher and Group 3, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2024
Masters of Arts in Economics
Masters of Arts in Economics
Vandana Gulecha
Economics Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Master of Science in Botany, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Master of Science in Botany, Mumbai University
Vani Chaturvedi
Middle School Science Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Nirmala Niketan College Mumbai- Commercial Art
Bachelors of Arts, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, Madurai Kamraj University
Masters in Education
University of the People USA
Nirmala Niketan College Mumbai- Commercial Art
Bachelors of Arts, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, Madurai Kamraj University
Masters in Education
University of the People USA
Zeba Khan
Visual Arts Teacher and Group 6, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
Zubin Jhaveri
Design & Technology Teacher
Staff
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Ankita Gupta
IT Executive
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Cynthia Fernandes
Assistant to IGCSE Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Dipika Pardeshi
Head HR & Alumni Relations
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Commerce
Maheshwari Garasangi
Assistant to IBDP Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Priyanka Karekar
Administration Manager, Secondary School
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Mumbai University.
Bachelors of Science in Computer Science, Mumbai University.
Prashant More
IT Manager
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
ITI Electrician
ITI Electrician
Rohit Jadhav
Lab Assistant
Joined B.D.Somani in 2017
Masters of Science in Chemistry Analytical
Masters of Science in Chemistry Analytical
Sachin Ghangale
Lab Assistant
Joined B.D. Somani in 2023
Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Development Management
Certification in Global Career Counselling, University of California
Green Belt Certification - GCC - University, Singapore
Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Development Management
Certification in Global Career Counselling, University of California
Green Belt Certification - GCC - University, Singapore
Satish Raut
Administration Assistant
Joined B.D. Somani in 2022
Masters of Business Administration in Marketing
Bachelors of Science in Botany
Masters of Business Administration in Marketing
Bachelors of Science in Botany
Shweta Joshi
Head of Admissions & Social Media Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Sunny Pawar
Assistant to Middle School Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2025
Master of Science in Cytogenetics and Plant Biotechnology
Master of Science in Cytogenetics and Plant Biotechnology
Swapnali Pote
Administration Assistant