Our Primary School Teachers
Our Primary School teachers are compassionate, collaborative, dedicated and passionate about guiding children’s learning endeavours in a meaningful way. Most teachers have training in education from local institutions, but their real training takes place in this international environment. In both Early Years and Primary Years, there are two teachers in every classroom, many specialist teachers, learning support teachers and counsellors.
Principal, Primary School
Minal Gala
Principal, Primary School
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in Business Management, Welingkar Institute of Management
Diploma in ECCE, Sophia Polytechnic
Master of Arts in Elementary Education, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
Priya Kapoor
Deputy Principal, Primary School
Joined B.D. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Commerce, Delhi University
Bachelor of Education, Delhi University
Post Graduation Diploma in Pre-Primary Teaching, Symbiosis, Pune
Pursuing Masters in Advanced Teaching, University of the People
Pallavi Narain
Early Years Coordinator
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
Emanuele Pesoli
Whole-School Curriculum Coordinator
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Science in Politics
Teachers
Rima Gaglani
Reception Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
S.Y.B.A, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Kinjal Sheth
Reception Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management, NMIMS
Diploma in ECCE, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education
Meghna Chhabria
Reception Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers’ Training College
Diploma in Baking and Pastry, Sophia Polytechnic
Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning, Cambridge Assessment International Education
Sheetal Sameer Vira
Reception Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Urmila Chakraborty
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Calcutta University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Master of Arts, Calcutta University
Sneha M Darji
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, SNDT University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Vidhyanidhi Institution
Batul Khalil
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
HSC in Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, National Academy
Karishma Mehta
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Art, Sophia Polytechnic, Mumbai
Master of Arts in Product Design, Nottingham Trent University, UK
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa, Mumbai
Julie Kanojia
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Clara's College of Education
Shalina Thadani
Junior Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Commerce, H.R College
Master of Science in Marketing Management, Aston University, UK
Krupa Shah
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Commerce, Bombay University
Diploma in Event Management, NIEM
Diploma in ECCE, Podar
Dharini Zaveri
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Arts in History and Hindi Literature
Master of Arts in History
Montessori Diploma (India)
CDEV, USA
Yuba Tahir Khan
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Jai Hind College
Master of Commerce, H.R College
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Bhagyashree Kailash Oza
Kindergarten 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
Neha Padbidri
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts in English, Delhi University.
Master of Arts in English, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Tasnim Fanuswala
Kindergarten Teacher
Joined BD Somani in 2020
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology, Mumbai university.
Diploma in Early Childhood Education Program, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Poonam Jhaveri
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Sophia College
Association Montessori Internationale [AMI] Diploma, Maria Montessori Institute, London
Amatullah Motiwala
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Diploma in Teacher's Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College, HSNC university.
Jumana Nuruddin Kachwala
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Adarsh Teacher Training Institute, Mumbai
Ekta Shah
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
Manisha Jain
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
Tanya Jhaveri
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Management Studies (Finance), Mumbai University
Namrata Aggarwal
Grade 1 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Interior Designing, SNDT University Juhu, Mumbai
Ruchi Row
Grade 1 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
Munira T. Majal
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Arts, St. Xavier’s College
Diploma in ECCE, Indira Gandhi National Open University
Anisha Choudhary
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Banking and Insurance, Mumbai University
Master of Management Studies in Operations, DSIMS, Mumbai
Sweta Mehta
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
INTESOL, TESOL Course, Hong Kong
Salomi Majithia
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor of Management Studies, Mumbai University
Master of Business Administration in Family Managed Business, S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research
Early Childcare Education Program- Bombay Teachers' Training College.
Mansi Parekh
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Commercial Arts), Mumbai University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Mumbai Autonomous Board for Early Childhood Education
Dhvani Kothari
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Management Studies, Mumbai University
Master of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa
Rinki Bhagat
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, M.R.I.C.E., Mumbai
Vinamrata Kawediya
Grade 2 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Early Childhood Teacher Training Course, Treehouse
Diploma in Elementary Education, Bombay Teachers’ Training College
Tanaz Kedia
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2012
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Course in ECCE, B. D. Somani
Dimple Desai
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Alisha Merchant
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Post Graduate Certificate in International Education, Podar International School
Bilkees Shaikh
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Computer Science, Mumbai University
Master of Computer Science, Mumbai University
Jyotsna Dondapati
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Life sciences, Mumbai University
Master of Life sciences, St. Xavier's College, Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, St. Xavier's Institute of Education
Dishma Kothari
Grade 3 Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2022
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Umme Mehr Hazarika
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology, University of Mumbai
Diploma in Early Childhood Education, Institute of Early Childhood Education
Teach for India Fellowship
Parul Mahadevia
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Rishika Shah
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Management, Mumbai University
Diploma in ECCE, Shikshaa
Anita B. Gupta
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
Sreyashi Bhattacharjee
Grade 4 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Arts (Education), University of Calcutta
Masters of Arts (Education), West Bengal State University.
Nazia Rangrej
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Gandhi Shikshan Bhuvan, Dr. Surajba College of Education
Master of Education, Mumbai University
Neha H Shah
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Banking and Insurance, Mumbai University
Diploma in Primary Education, Association Montessori Internationale
Priyanka Mondal
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Arts, Bombay University
Diploma in Teacher Education, Bombay Teachers’ Training College
Saniya Shaikh
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Master of Biochemistry, St. Xavier’s College
Sana Anjum Memon
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Arshi Shoab Shaikh
Grade 5 Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Science, University of Mumbai.
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Nimisha Dutia
Grade 5 Math Specialist
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, N.S.S. College of Education
Priyadarshani Doshi
Art 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
Aditya Rajput
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
Sadhana Banshraj Yadav
Hindi Teacher
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
Ashwin Purohit
Hindi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2021
Bachelor of Commerce, Sydenham College
Bachelor of Law (LLB), KC Law College
Masters of Commerce, Mumbai University
Jacinta Rodrigues
Marathi Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Diploma in Teachers’ Education, Bombay Teachers’ Training College
Pritee Mane
Marathi Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Master of Science in Biochemistry, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Allan Fernandes
IT Teacher and Afterschool Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Science, Mumbai University
Agnes Gois
Music Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Solo Piano, Trinity Guildhall College of Music, London
Ameya Shildhankar
Music Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Diploma in Satellite Communication, Mumbai University
Rajkumar Jatashankar Yadav
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, BPCA College
Afrin Memon
Physical Education Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor in Arts, Mumbai University
Bachelors in Physical Education, Aurangabad University
Diploma in Sports Nutrition and
Diploma in Sports Kinesiology.
Rohit Kesari
Theatre Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana
Master of Arts (Theatre and Television), Lovely Professional University, Punjab
Prasiddhi Kishor Ayalwar
Theatre Teacher
Joined BD Somani in 2020
Bachelor in Performing Arts (Theatre), Savitribai Phule University, Pune
Master of Fine Arts in Theatre, Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj University, Nagpur
Urmila Salvi
Kathak Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Bombay University
Bachelor of Arts in Kathak, Gandharva University
Shruteendra Katagade
Tabla Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Commerce, Pune University
Master of Arts in Performing Arts (Music), CSJM University Kanpur
Sakshi Mehta
Floater Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor of Management Studies (Finance), Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Madhu Sharma
Floater Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelors of Mass Media, Mumbai University
Post Graduate Diploma in Learning and Teaching from I Am A Teacher.
Sourabh Kadam
Floater Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Mumbai University
Soundarya Murali
Floater Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2021
Bachelor of Engineering in Telecommunication Engineering, Visvesvaraya Technological University,
Post-graduate Diploma in Cloud Computing, National College of Ireland
Shruti Mahesh Vibhakar
Primary School Counselor
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Arts, K.C.College, Mumbai University
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, S.N.D.T University
Jagruti Bhagat
Primary School Counselor
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Bombay University
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, SNDT University, Mumbai
Avisha Joshi
Learning Support Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Special Education, SNDT Women’s University
Bachelor of Laws, Mumbai University
Benaifer Khisay
Learning Support Teacher
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Mumbai University
Diploma in Pre-School Teachers’ Training, Sophia Polytechnic
Diploma in Special Education (Mental Retardation), Dilkush Special School
Certificate Course in Learning Disabilities, The Arya Vidya Mandir Institute of Special Education
Staff
Vijay Suresh Bane
Assistant Manager – IT and Administration
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Cisco Certified Network Analyst
Hanumantha R Reddy
Assistant Manager - Transport/Administration
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Diploma in Software Engineering
Tanaya Guha Roy
Assistant Manager HR-Admin
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Science, Calcutta University
Master of Business Administration in Business Administration and Marketing, West Bengal University of Technology
Mayuri Chowdhary
Admissions Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Mumbai University
Rebecca Hiwale-Sawant
Admin Executive - Operations
Joined BD in October 2019
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Sabera Zariwala
School Secretary
Joined BD Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts in History, Mumbai University
Divya Jambhale
Primary School Librarian
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2022
Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy, Ramnarain Ruia College,
Masters in Library and Information Science, Mumbai University
Mahesh L. Mulik
Resources Coordinator
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