Meet our Faculty

Ms Manisha Mukutmani  – EYP Homeroom Facilitator

Qualification:  

Bachelor in Arts (English)                                                      

Diploma in Primary Facilitator Training

Diploma in Nursery Facilitator Training                                            

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB PYP TDTs Part 3 – Clarifying Misconceptions with New TDTs 

IB PYP Local and Global Inquirers category 3

IB PYPLocal and Global Inquirers category 3

EYP Play-based learning

Job Alike Session (EYP- Assessments, Action and Agency) 

Experience:   5 years 

Years of Service with SNIS: 3 years

Ms S Sumithra – EYP Homeroom Facilitator

Qualification:  

Diploma in Montessori Science

Diploma in Computer Science                                  

Workshops Attended:

Jolly Phonics

IB PYPLocal and Global Inquirers category 3

IB PYP Local and Global Inquirers category 3

IB PYP: Introducing Inquiry learning progressions

IB PYP & ECA-Aper School Leaders’ PYP Early Years Symposium

EYP Play-based learning

Teaching Social-Emotional Learning Concepts Through Concept-Based Inquiry

Experience:   13 years 

Years of Service with SNIS: 3 years

Ms Shanthi D Souza – Associate PYP Coordinator  and PYP Homeroom Facilitator

Qualification: 

Bachelor of Commerce

Diploma in the Montessori Method of Education

Bachelor of Education (English)

Workshops Attended:

IB PYP Reading and Writing through Inquiry Category 3

IB PYP Evidencing Learning Category 2

IB PYP Concept-Based learning Category 2

IB PYP Making the PYP Happen in the classroom Category 1

IB PYP Teaching and Learning 

IB PYP Promoting International Mindedness in PYP

IB PYP Primary Years Programme-3-5 years Olds in PYP

Techonx- Educational Technology Conference

Jolly Phonics

Experience :   14 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 10 years

Ms Khriezotuonuo – PYP Homeroom Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Workshops Attended:

IB PYP Making the PYP Happen: Implementing agency category 1

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Montessori Nursery Facilitator Training

Experience:   6 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Ms Susmi  – PYP Homeroom Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Bachelor of Arts in English and Communication

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Making PYP Happen (Implementing Agency) Category 3

IB PYP Making PYP Happen – Inquiry

IB PYP Making PYP Happen Category 1

Experience:  17 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 2 years

Ms Swathi. S  – PYP Homeroom Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Bachelor of Commerce in Computers

Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning (CIDTL)

Diploma in Computers and Commercial Practice

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Evidencing Learning – IBO Category 2

IB PYP Making the PYP Happen – IBO Category 1

IB PYP Concept-Based Inquiry

Learning Hub on E-Portfolio

Innovative Use of Technology in Education 

Experience:  10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 5 years

Ms Grace Thomas  – PYP Homeroom Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Education 

International Facilitator Training

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Regional Workshop on Assessment Category 2 

IB PYP Making PYP Happen – Inquiry Category 2

IB PYP Innovative Teaching and Learning 

IB PYP Promoting International Mindedness Category 1

Experience: 7 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Ms Ashwini Sathkirthi – PYP Homeroom Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Master of Science in Horticulture with Specialization in Floriculture

Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

Bachelor of Education in Science

Global Facilitator Training Program 

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Evidencing Learning Category 2

IB PYP Making the PYP Happen Category 1

IB PYP Concept-Based Inquiry

IB PYP Innovative Teaching and Learning

21st Century Teaching and Learning

Experience:  10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 3 years

Ms Sunita  – PYP Hindi Facilitator

Qualification:  

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Bachelor of Education in Hindi

Certification in Computing (CIC)

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Local and Global Inquirers Category 2
SAIBSA Job Alike Sessions- PYP Second Language – Planning & Assessments

Experience:  10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 4 years

Ms Shweta Rawat – PYP French Facilitator

Qualification: 

Bachelor of Arts

B2 Level in French Language

Advanced Diploma in French  

Experience:  6 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 2 years

Ms Suma M.S. – PYP/MYP Kannada Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Arts in Kannada

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education in Kannada

Diploma in Education

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Evidencing Learning Category 2

IB PYP Making the PYP Happen Category 1

Experience:  17 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 7 years

Ms Pavithra – PYP Kannada Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Arts in Kannada

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Education

Experience: 10 years  

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Ms Bindhu R  – Associate PYP Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Philosophy

Master of Science (Botany)

Master of Commerce 

Master of Education

Bachelor of Science (Botany)

Bachelor of Education

Diploma in Co-operative Management

Experience:  17 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Ms Sreena E – Associate PYP Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry

Bachelor of Education in Physical Science

Experience:  2 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Athira Santhosh – College Counsellor

Qualification:

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Economics and Sociology

Global Career Counsellor – UCLA Ext

Certification in CBT for Children with ADHD

Years of Service with SNIS: 2 years

Ms Deepthi CK –  IB DP Coordinator & HOD English Department

Qualification:  

Master of Philosophy in English Language and Literature

Master of Arts in English Language and Literature

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB DP The Role of the Coordinator DP – Category 3

IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) for subject Facilitators – Category 3

IB DP Academic Honesty in Practice – category 3

IB DP TOK Helping students write strong essays and assessing their work  Category 3

IB DP Language A Language and Literature Category 2 

IB DP Language A Language and Literature Category 1

Experience:   31 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 3 years

IB DP Examiner for English Language and Literature (LAL) and the Extended Essay

Mr Shaju P – Middle & Senior School English Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Master of Arts with English Entire

Master of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature with Journalism and Political Science 

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB DP Language & Literature Category 2

IB MYP Language & Literature Category 2

Cambridge International AS & A Level English Language (9093) Course

Cambridge International Examinations: FLE & ESL special training by the Ministry of Education

Cambridge International Examinations: Global Perspectives

Experience:  18 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 3 years

IB DP  Examiner for Language & literature

Ms Sohini  Ghosh – MYP English Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Master of Arts in English 

Bachelor of Arts in English 

Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English 

Workshops Attended

IB MYP Developing the MYP 

IB MYP Personal Project Category 2

IB MYP Language and Literature  Category 1

Extension Cambridge Lower Secondary English (0861) 

Experience:  6 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

IB MYP Examiner for Language & Literature

Ms Anshu Pandey –  Middle & Senior School Hindi Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Master of Arts in Hindi 

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Education in Hindi

Workshops Attended

IB DP Hindi Language B  Category 2

IB DP Hindi Language B Category 1

Extended Essay Category 2

IB MYP Launching in MYP Category 1

Experience:   15 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 4 years

Sangeetha C –  MYP Hindi Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Master of Arts in Hindi

Bachelor of Arts in Hindi

Bachelor of Education 

Experience:   16 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Bertin Kenfack Voufo-  HOD and Middle & Senior School French Facilitator 

Qualification:  

University Degree of French as a Foreign Language (Lemans University France)

Proficient/Mastery Level Diploma in French Language C2

Advanced Diploma in French Language C1

Workshops Attended

IB DP Workshop Category 2

IB DP Workshop Category 2

IB DP Workshop Category 1

Integrating AI in the teaching of French Language

Experience:   12 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

IB DP Examiner for Ab Initio & French B

Euler Marie Josline –  MYP French Facilitator & MYP Personal Project Lead

Qualification:  

Master of Foreign Language (French)

Bachelor of Computer Science

Bachelor of Education 

DELF B1 – Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française (Level B1)

Workshops Attended

IB MYP Personal Project Category 2

IB MYP Developing the MYP

IB MYP Language Acquisition Category 1

An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction

IB PYP Evidencing Learning Category 2

Experience:   10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 6 years

Raghav Krishnaa. G –  Middle & Senior School Spanish Facilitator 

Qualification:  

Master of Arts in Socio-Cultural Anthropology

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Spanish

C1 Niveau – Goethe Institut Zertifiziert

Workshops Attended

IB DP Language Acquisition Faculties( Asociación de Profesores de Español en Sur de India).

IB DP Professional Development for Language B Course category 2

Experience:   12 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Rinku Sinha-  Middle & Senior School Economics & Business Management Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Arts (Economics)

Master of Commerce (Finance)

Master of Education

Bachelor of Education (Commerce & Economics)

Bachelor of Commerce(Finance H)

Workshops Attended

IB DP Economics Category 2
IB DP Business Management Category 2

IB DP Economics Category 1

Experience:   15 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Akber Ansari – Middle & Senior School Mathematics Facilitator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB DP Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches category 2

IB PYP Concept-Driven Category 2

Experience:  10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Reuben Varghese Anand – MYP Physics & Mathematics Facilitator

Qualification:

Master of Science in Mathematics

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

Achieving Success in Lower Secondary Science – Oxford

Experience:  6 years 

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Atul Soral – HOD & Middle & Senior School Physics Facilitator

Qualification:

Master of Science in Physics

Master of Science in Geography

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB DP Approaches to Teaching and Learning Category 3 

IB DP Physics Category 1

Experience:   16 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Sruthi K – MYP Associate Physics Facilitator

Qualification:

Master of Science in Physics

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Master of Business Administration in Financial Management

Experience:  1 year 

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Mr Sreejith Kumar- Middle & Senior School Chemistry Facilitator & Exam Department Coordinator

Qualification:  

Master of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB DP Chemistry Category 3

IB DP Chemistry Category 2

IB DP Chemistry Category 1

IB DP  Academic Honesty in Practice Category 3

IB DP Theory of Knowledge (TOK) – Category 2

IB PYP+IB MYP+IB DP – Living and learning Globally

IGCSE Combined Science – Introductory course 

Cambridge IGCSE Teaching and Assessing Practical Skills in Science

Assessment Marking Workshop Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry

CSE Teaching and Assessing Practical Skills in Science

Experience:   24 years 

Years of Service with SNIS: 6 year

IB DP Examiner for Chemistry

Shikha Dhar  – Middle & Senior School Biology Facilitator and MYP Service as Action Lead

Qualification:  

Master of Pharmacy

Bachelor of Education

Workshops Attended

IB MYP Category 1 Science

IB MYP Developing the MYP

IGCSE Biology 0610 Introductory 

Experience:   6 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 6 years

Nuzhath Siddiqa – MYP Chemistry Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Science in Chemistry 

Master of Education 

Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Chemistry & Zoology

Post Graduate Diploma in International Education (PGDIE)
International Baccalaureate Educators Certificate (IBEC) 

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Local and Global Inquirers Category 2  

New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy 

Achieving Success in Lower Secondary Science – Oxford 

State-level Workshop on – “Multimedia Applications in Teaching and Learning”
Quality Concerns in Facilitator Education
Department of Psychology – “Creating Positive Learning Spaces”
Program of Organic Chemistry – 30 hours of Instruction 

Experience:   10 years
Years of Service with SNIS: 3 years

Ms Kalyani Ganapathi – IB MYP Coordinator

Middle & Senior School Biology/ESS/Psychology Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Science in Zoology

Master of Science in Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Zoology and Biotechnology  

Cambridge International Diploma Facilitators and Trainers, Education    Diploma in Counselling

Workshops Attended

IB MYP Workshop Designing Authentic Assessments for 21st-century learners Category 3

IB MYP Category 3 workshops on Personal Project and IDU 

IB MYP In-School Workshop Approaches to learning Category 3

IB MYP Sciences Delivering the MYP curriculum Category 2

IB MYP Leading the learning Cat 1

IB MYP Developing the MYP

IB DP Biology Category 1, 2 and 3 workshops

IB DP TOK Helping students write strong essay and assessing their work Category 3

IB DP Psychology Cat 2 workshop

IB DP Upskilling workshop for ESS & Psychology

Experience:   15 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 6 years

IB DP Examiner for Biology (Paper 2, IA)

IB DP and IB MYP Workshop Leader 

Dr. Ankita Deshta – Middle & Senior School Biology/ESS Facilitator

CAS Coordinator and MUN Coordinator

Qualification:  

Ph.D. in Biotechnology

Master of Science in Biotechnology 

Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, Chemistry, and Zoology 

Bachelor of Education 

Workshops Attended

IB DP Environmental system and societies Category 2 

IB DP Biology Category 2 

Job Alike Session South Asian International Baccalaureate Schools Association- Biology, Extended essay and Environmental systems and societies

Biology Facilitators’ workshop 2025

International Education Professional Development Webinar Oxford-IB DP extended essay 2025

Experience:   10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 5 years

Sayli Tongaonkar  – Middle & Senior School Individuals & Societies Facilitator and MUN Lead

Qualification:

Doctor of Education (Pursuing)

Master of Philosophy in Computational Linguistics

Master of Arts in Social Sciences

Master of Arts in Linguistics

Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, and Psychology

Workshops Attended

IB YP INS Category 2

IB MYP Personal Project Category 2 

IB MYP IDU Category 2

IB MYP Workshop Facilitator Training, Differentiation, Giving Meaningful Feedback

Google Educator level 1

Experience: 20 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 2 years

IB MYP Examiner for  Individuals and Societies 

Khushi – MYP Individuals & Societies Facilitator 

Qualification:

Master of Arts in Political Science

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education – Integrated Course

Workshops Attended

IB MYP Individual and Societies Category 1

Experience:   5 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Sarkar Lokesh – MYP Design Technology Facilitator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Technology in Electronics & Communication Engineering Experience:   1 year

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Poonam Kaur – MYP Physical and Health Education Facilitator 

Qualification:

Master of Physical Education

Bachelor of Physical Education

Workshops Attended

IB MYP Approaches to learning Category 3
IB MYP Global context for teaching and learning Category 3

IB MYP Delivering MYP Curriculum Category 2
IB PYP Concept-based Learning Category 3

Experience:   13 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

IB Workshop Leader 

IBEN Member

Subadra Santhanam– Student Support Services Lead, Special Educator

Qualification:

Master of Arts in Psychology – Specialization in Clinical Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma in Specific Learning Disabilities

Bachelor of Education in Special Education – Specialization in Intellectual Disabilities

Remedial Instruction for Primary School Children with Specific Learning Difficulties (Madras Dyslexia Association)

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Evidencing Learning  Category 2
IB MYP Developing the MYP Category 1
IB PYP+IB MYP+IB DP – Learning Diversity and Inclusion Category 3
Empowering Educators: Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in schools conducted by Brindhavan Education Trust
SAMANVAY, a networking and learning event for professionals passionate about inclusive education

Certification programme on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) organised by Manovikas College of Special education
Cambridge Primary Science.
Experience:   16 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 6 years

Reem Abdi – School Counsellor

Qualification:

Master of Arts in Psychology 

Master of Business Administration in Human Resources and Marketing

Workshops Attended

Integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Schools

Inclusion and Inclusive Education

Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

Advanced Strategies for Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

Capability Building Workshop on C Strategies

Gender Sensitivity

Classroom Management

Online Session: Pathways to Critical Thinking

Inclusive Education

Mental Health and Wellness

Dramatic Approaches in Teaching

Experience:   15 years
Years of Service with SNIS: 2 yearS

Sreelekha P.K.– Special Educator

Qualification:

Post Graduate Diploma in Specific Learning Disabilities

Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (Cerebral Palsy)

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics

Workshops Attended

Remedial Instruction for Primary School Children with Specific Learning Disabilities

Impact of the Pandemic on the Learning Process of Individuals with Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms

Experience:   9 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Jyoti– Special Educator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Education in Special Education – Specialization: Hearing Impairment
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) 


Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

A Justin Durai Raj – HOD Sports Department

Qualification:

Master of Philosophy

Master of Physical Education

Bachelor of Physical Education

Bachelor of Arts

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Making PYP Happen Category 1

IB MYP Developing the MYP

Extension Cambridge IGCSE Physical Education

Experience: 20 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 8 years

Chandhini – Swimming Facilitator

Qualification:

National Institute of Sports Swimming Diploma

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Experience: 6 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Ravindra S Jatale – Swimming Facilitator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Physical Education

Experience: 19 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Naveen Kumar – Basketball  Facilitator

Qualification:

Bachelor of Physical Education

Bachelor of Commerce

Experience: 25 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Suresh – Tennis  Facilitator

Qualification:

Certified by the International Tennis Federation, and the All India Tennis Association

Experience: 11 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

Pushpavathi.V. – PYP/MYP Visual Arts Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master of Visual Arts in Applied Art

Bachelor of Visual Arts in Applied Art

Workshops Attended

IB PYP Local and Global Inquirers Category 2

IB MYP Arts Category 1

IB MYP Developing the MYP

IB MYP Visual Arts  Journal 

Experience:  11 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 4 years

Mithun Eshwar  – Music Facilitator

Qualification:  

Master’s Degree in Piano and Violin

London Trinity College Top Grade Winner in Music

Master of Business Administration

Workshops Attended

IB PYP IB PYP Evidence Learning Category 3 

IB PYP Concept-Based learning Category 2

IB PYP Making the PYP Happen Category 1

Experience:  16 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 8 years

Bharathi Kannan K  – Dance Facilitator

Qualification:  

Diploma in Choreography

Bachelor of Engineering 

Experience:  10 years

Years of Service with SNIS: 1 year

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