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The Peepal Grove School is a co-educational, residential school (ICSE Syllabus), nestled in an enchanting valley in South India. We believe education is founded upon the acquisition of core skills and knowledge taught through integrated experiences. In every area, we stress on critical thinking and an open approach to explore diverse dimensions.

Viraj Naidoo
PRINCIPAL
Joined 2006

Amna Sadiq Ali
ENGLISH
Joined 2017

Sreevrinda M Naidoo
ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES
Joined 2006

Karanam Bhaskar
CHEMISTRY
Joined 2006

Abhijit Pande
PHYSICS
Joined 2007

Bhagyashree Reddy
MATHEMATICS
Joined 2009

Vrushali S D
HINDI
Joined 2009

Satya Dey
HISTORY
Joined 2012

Ramesh Babu
FINE ARTS
Joined 2012

Sreelatha Menon
ENGLISH
Joined 2013

Mary Gold
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Joined 2014

Satheesan N
YOGA, SANSKRIT & MUSIC
Joined 2015

Viraj Naidoo

PRINCIPAL

M.A. from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai; B.Ed from IGNOU.

He has been part of the PGS community since its inception. His fundamental beliefs related to schooling are: that there is a natural urge in children to learn; that children love challenging and meaningful tasks; that children should be allowed and encouraged to question received wisdom. He believes that children who find the normal education system stifling can find the space and support at PGS to actualize their unrecognised potential.

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Amna Sadiq Ali

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

M.A. (University of Allahabad); M.Ed (NGBU)

To her, the essence of teaching is to facilitate the drawing out and developing of the inherent curiosity and creativity in all children. She finds that The Peepal Grove School campus, in its natural setting, enables the students to thrive in an atmosphere free of excesses.

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Sreevrinda M Naidoo

TEACHER OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

(Since 2006)

MSW from Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala. B.Ed from IGNOU

She believes that education should nurture a child to become an independent learner. She strives to be a living example of this value. Her greatest satisfaction comes when she sees the joy of learning visible in her student. She is deeply interested in the environment.

Karanam Bhaskar - Chemistry Teacher - The Peepal Grove School - India

Karanam Bhaskar

TEACHER OF CHEMISTRY

(Since 2006)
M.Sc Chemistry (Nagarjuna University), B.Ed (RIE Mysore)

According to him, PGS is child centric, accepts people for who they are and helps them understand the differences and similarities between people. It also encourages self discovery. He believes that education isnt only about teaching but learning for the teachers as well. In my time here, I understood there are many things in a students life that we need to understand. Education is a two way street.

Abhijit Pande - Teacher of Physics - The Peepal Grove School

Abhijit Pande

TEACHER OF PHYSICS

(Since 2007)

M.Sc Physics (PG Acharya Nagarjuna University), B.Ed (IGNOU)

He was drawn to PGS because of its natural green surroundings. He believes the connection to nature opens up avenues of possibilities. He enjoys the space for experimentation and for pursuing ones passion. Apart from Physics, he is also a keen tabla player and cricketer.

Bhagyashree Reddy

TEACHER OF MATHEMATICS

(Since 2009)

M.Sc, M.Ed (IGNOU)

The time spent outside the classrooms is what I cherish the most. PGS is one of the rare places where the environment is pollution free and theres such an air of amicability. She believes that students should have the space to question without fear. The children in PGS graduate knowing that they have the right to question and as a teacher, I take joy in that.

Satya Dey

TEACHER OF HISTORY

(Since 2012)

M.A. History from Rabindra Bharathi University, Kolkata; B.Ed from IGNOU.

Swami Vivekananda said, “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already within you. Education is the process of knowing ourselves and the universe we are a part of.” She believes the natural environment of PGS clears the way for understanding ones role in society and the universe.

Ramesh Babu

TEACHER OF FINE ARTS

(Since 2012)

M.F.A (Andhra university)

According to him, education is a constant learning process. He believes that education is more than what we learn in class. It has to come from sharing experiences, reading and observing. He feels that students at PGS reclaim their childhood. He is also an avid photographer.

Sreelatha Menon - English - The Peepal Grove School

Sreelatha Menon

TEACHER OF ENGLISH

(Since 2013)

MA English Literature; MA Mass Communications; B.Ed (IGNOU)

She quit her career as a journalist and joined teaching. One of the reasons she joined PGS was because the schools vision coincided with her fundamental beliefs about education. What is unique about PGS is that it is situated in the lap of nature. It does not make students and teachers overly dependent on technology but encourages exploration of other creative methods of teaching and learning.

Mary Gold

TEACHER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE

(Since 2014)

MCA

When it comes to teaching, what is important is that students should not be under pressure, she says The freedom of expression present in the school is what truly distinguishes PGS as a school with a difference. The lush, green natural surroundings are an added bonus.

Satheesan N

TEACHER OF YOGA, SANSKRIT AND MUSIC

(Since 2015)

He is a polymath with a high level of skill and knowledge in Carnatic Music, Science of Yoga and Sanskrit. He feels, students in Peepal Grove have immense freedom to express themselves in an environment closely tied to nature. Education happens every moment and not necessarily only inside a classroom.