Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Bachelor’s degree in Education from Delhi University India, Montessori Early childhood certification from American Montessori Society.

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2005

After teaching for 10 years as a lead teacher at a school here in Houston area, I joined DAVM as the School Director in the year 2005.  I enjoyed my classroom time and the opportunity it provided me, to guide the young children with a strong foundation and love of learning. Under my current role as the school Director/Principal, I feel privileged and proud to be a part of this great school community, dedicated parent partnership, team of excellent teachers & faculty and an exceptionally bright student body. We are working towards making this world noble one child at a time.

arti.k@davhouston.org

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, AMS – Early Childhood Montessori Certification

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2006

I have been teaching since 2002.  I like finding new ways to improve student learning, while using Montessori materials as well as other teaching strategies. Students enthusiastic response towards learning and their happy faces make teaching worthwhile. It has been blissful teaching and such a privilege to be part of their early childhood education.

shilpa.p@davhouston.org

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Hindi, Bachelor’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Development and Directors Course.

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2014

I taught for 36 years before I joined DAVM. Teaching is my passion. I love being around children, love their talk & their dreams. I love to learn and grow with them.

Educational Qualification: Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Master’s degree in English literature, AMS Early Childhood Montessori Certification.

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2006

It only seems like yesterday that I started teaching at the school. No two days in school are ever the same, and watching the children grow and flourish and become passionate about their learning is a joy to be involved in. Teaching will allow continuing our own journey as a student and a life learner. Creating a class in which students are at their best in character is a joy.

I believe each child embodies a unique and wonderful spirit. My aspiration is to see children growing into adults who are independent, responsible, and compassionate innovators. While I am with my students in the class, I try to remember that we are really growing….is with them.

I  thoroughly enjoy working with the happy staff and wonderful children.

aruna.g@davhouston.org

Educational Qualification: BBA- Finance and Entrepreneurship,

MEd-Educational Psychology, EdD-Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2018

I joined DAV Montessori and Elementary School in 2018. I like the challenge of having mixed-ability classrooms and differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students. I enjoy reading about brain research and the implications it has on teaching and learning.

geeta.k@davhouston.org

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Science

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2014

I love children and I enjoy every moment working with them.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Science (Chemistry Honors), Master’s degree in Chemistry from Delhi University

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2019

I have taught Science at DAV institutions all my career, starting in India and now in Houston. As a Science teacher, my goal is always to make the subject accessible to students by ensuring that they have fun in my class through hands-on activities and understand the real-world implications of their learnings. I aim to alter my teaching methods to fit the individual needs of each student and to ensure that they have an overall positive learning experience.

shama.a@davhouston.org

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Biological and Physical Sciences, with Minor in Microbiology and Psychology from University of Houston-Downtown. Elementary through 6 th grade certification training from Texas Teachers of Tomorrow.

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2019

I joined DAV as a substitute teacher in 2019, during that experience I was able to learn about DAV values, the curriculum, and had the opportunity to connect and work with the students on all the subjects. As I began this school year with a new role as a Social Studies/Technology Teacher, I look forward to getting to know each of my students and their families. I firmly believe that education should be a lifelong activity, and every student here at DAV have the opportunity to pursue a quality education. Education is something I value very highly, to me being a teacher means making learning fun for students and engaging lessons that are pivotal to a student’s academic success. Making the classroom an exciting environment that will help students to speak freely and share their thoughts. Students who are inspired by their teachers can accomplish amazing things, and that motivation always stays with them throughout their life. I want to be able to make sure the students I teach receive the full knowledge on the subject. I am very excited to start this 2020-2021 school year with the DAV family. It is going to be a great year full of learning, fun, and growth.

Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (University of Mumbai, India), Diploma in Accounting Specialist (Texas School of Business, Houston Tx)

Year I joined DAV Montessori & Elementary School: 2019

Namaste!!! I believe all students can be successful with patience, unconditional kindness and passion from teachers at any age. Especially, I love working with 5 years old and answering their many questions shows me their curiosity and eagerness to learn, grow and explore new things. I enjoy working in DAV school with such a positive and nurturing environment for students and teachers.