Our Secondary School Teachers
Our Secondary School teachers are enthusiastic, experienced and dedicated. They are wholly committed to the idea that education in today’s world must focus on critical thinking skills and overall development. In addition to a very rigorous approach towards academic studies, the school offers a holistic educational programme that fosters good values, social responsibility, international mindedness and creative problem-solving skills.
Principal, Secondary School
Dr. Colleen Boyett
Principal, Secondary School
Shagun Sobti
Deputy Principal
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Bachelor of Education, Annamalai University
Master of Arts in Geography, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Emanuele Pesoli
Whole-School Curriculum Coordinator
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Science in Politics
Navroz Billimoria
Administrator-at-Large
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Minor in Economics, University of Pennsylvania
Minor in Engineering Entrepreneurship,(Sub-matriculation Program) University of Pennsylvania
Master of Science in Engineering, University of Pennsylvania
Program Coordinators
Dr. Rupesh Solgaonkar
Economics Teacher, IB Diploma Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2020
Doctorate of Philosophy, Devi Ahilya University
Master of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance), University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, MP Bhoj University
Certificate in School Management and Leadership, Harvard School of Education
Shalini Sharma
History, IGCSE Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Education, Loreto College, Calcutta University
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Master of Arts in History, Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
Prajakta Salgarkar
Sciences/ Biology and Middle School Program Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Master of Science, Pune University
Masters in Entomology, Pune University
Animesh Singh
Hindi and Event Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Master of Arts in Hindi, Kolhapur University, Maharashtra
Bachelor of Education, Mahatma Gandhi University
Teachers
Aishwarya Kulkarni
Theatre
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts (Drama)
PG Diploma in Child Psychology and School Management, Pune University
Akshaya Sawant
Math
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Math, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, University of Mumbai
Master of Science in Mathematics, Alagappa University
Master of Education, University of Mumbai
Alpa Parikh
English
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, University of Mumbai
Montessori, Association de Montessori, Netherlands
Alpana Bajpai
Hindi
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelors of Laws (LLB), Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Bachelor of Arts in Hindi Literature, Rani Durgavati University, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Bachelor of Education, Raipur University, Chhattisgarh
Master of Arts in Hindi Literature, Pandit Ravi Shankar University, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
Andrew Callaghan
Head of Department for TOK
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Arts, English Literature, University College Dublin
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, University College Dublin
Post Graduate Diploma in Anglo Irish Literature, Trinity College Dublin
Anjali Jadhav Dudhat
IT and Computer Science
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education, Mumbai University
Dr. Anjana Prasad
Biology and ESS & Head of CAS
Joined B.D. Somani in 2011
Bachelor of Science, Ranchi University
Bachelor of Education, Pune University
Master of Science (Zoology), Magadh University
Ph D, Magadh University
Dr. Anushree Mekal
Biology and EVM
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor in Homeopathic Medicine and Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences
Brigitte Gnanou
French and Spanish & Group 2, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
DEUG Lettres et Civilisations Etrangères, Université Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle- France
Licence Lettres et Civilisations Etrangères, Université Paris III Sorbonne Nouvelle- France
PGCE Secondary Education- French and Spanish, Strathclyde University- Glasgow- Scotland-UK
Carlton Fernandes
Social Science
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Education in English and History, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts in History, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in History, University of Mumbai
Elvis Lal
Music
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Grade 7 (Theory), Trinity College of London
Grade 8 (Rock and Pop), Trinity College of London
Diploma in VFX, IGNOU
Everisto Antonio Francisco Machado
Physical Education
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Science, Bombay University
Bachelor of Physical Education, University of Mumbai
Fatema S. Electricwala
Math
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Accounts, St. Xaviers Institute of Education, Mumbai, India
Bachelor of Commerce in Mathematics, Economics and Accounts, HR College, University of Mumbai
Master of Commerce in Economics and Accounts, University of Mumbai (2020)
Grade 5 of Speech and Drama from the Trinity College of London, International Examinations Board in Speech and Drama
Master of Education in Advanced Teaching in collaboration with the International Baccalaureate, UoPeople (Ongoing)
Fatema Sabuvala
French
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
Frenie Jajoo
Special Needs Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Jai Hind College, Mumbai University
Early Childhood Teacher Education, Shikshaa, Centre for Integral Education
Bachelor of Education, Bhartiya Shiksha Parishad
Foundation Course in Learning Disabilities, Shikshaa, Centre for Integral Education
Diploma in Advanced Course in Learning Disabilities, Shikshaa, Centre for Integral Education
Geeta Rohira
Special Needs Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, HR College, Mumbai
Diploma in Learning Disabilities, Shiksha, Centre for Integral Education, Mumbai
Diploma in Advance Course in Learning Disability, Shikshaa, Centre for Integral Education, Mumbai
Gunjan Tiwari
Hindi
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, SNDT University, Mumbai
Bachelor of Education in Hindi and History, Chembur Sarvankash Shikshan Shastra Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai University
Master of Arts, Hindi, SNDT University, Mumbai
Hiteshri Sagvekar
Substitute Teacher
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Science in Botany, University of Mumbai
Ishwar Mehra
Math
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Education in Science and Maths, Mumbai University
Kaizeen Jehangir
History
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Arts in History, St. Xavier's College (Autonomous), University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in Medieval Indian History, Jawaharlal Nehru University
Kamlesh Singh
Hindi
Joined B.D. Somani in 2012
Bachelor of Arts, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in Hindi, University of Mumbai
Master of Education, University of Mumbai
Khushboo Shroff
Middle School Theatre
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Bachelor of Arts with Major in Psychology, University of Mumbai
Kousiki Sridharan
Math & Group 5, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Master of Science in Mathematics, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras
Maheshdan Khumansing Barhat
Economics
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Arts in Economics
Manasvini Sridharan
French and TOK
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts in French Literature, Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai
Dalf C1 (CIEP) (Alliance Francaise De Bombay), Ministry Of Education, France
Mansha Hiranandani
Special Needs Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, H.R. College, Mumbai
P.G Diploma in Computer Science, SNDT University, Mumbai
Foundation Course in Learning Disability, Shikshaa, Centre for Integral Education, Mumbai
Maria Andrea Butron Torreblanca
French and Spanish
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor Degree in Literature and Spanish Linguistics, San Agustin National University, Arequipa - Peru
Bachelor Degree in Education in Modern Foreign Languages, Speciality: French, Federico Villarreal National University, Lima - Peru
Master in Automatic Processing of Natural Language and Language Technologies, Erasmus Mundus Program: Franche Comté University, Besançon - France and Autonoma of Barcelona University, Barcelona - Spain
Master in Teaching Spanish as a Foreign Language, Europea of the Atlantic University, Santander - Spain
Master in Teaching French as a Foreign Language FLE, Antilles and Guyane University, Martinique - France
DALF C2 in French, CIEP, France
Dr. Meghna P. Dixit
Chemistry & Group 4, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2007
Bachelor of Science, Bhavnagar University
Master of Science, Bhavnagar University
Ph.D in Medicinal Chemistry, Bhavnagar University
Miriam Salas
Spanish
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Degree in Classical Philology, University of Zaragoza (Spain)
Masters in Didactics of Spanish as a Foreign Language, University of La Rioja (Spain)
MAEC-AECID Lectureship Program, University of Mumbai & Spanish Agency for International Cooperation
Mohsin Gousmoidin Allabux
Physical Education
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, Mumbai University
Bachelor of Physical Education, Amravati University
Monish Panchal
Physical Education
Joined B.D. Somani in 2017
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Physical Education, Jalna University
Namrata Roy
IT and Computer Science
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
Natasha Banaji
English
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Master of Arts in Education Management, King’s College London, University of London
Bachelor of Education in English and History, Bombay Teachers’ Training College, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Arts in History, St. Xavier’s College, University of Mumbai
Neha Pandit
Visual Art
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
Nikita Lobo
Humanities
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Arts, Wilson College, Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, St. Xavier’s Institute of Education, Mumbai
Masters in English Literature, University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Nipa R Patel
French
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, First class, University of Mumbai
Diplome Superieur in French (Literature)
DALF C1 in French, Ministry of France
Dr. Pallavi Srivastava
Chemistry
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Education, IGNOU
Bachelor of Science, Ajmer University
Master of Science, Allahabad University
Ph.D in Chemistry, Allahabad University
Paul Dyer
English & Group 1, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Master of Arts in English, Pepperdine University, Malibu
Pooja Asrani
Economics
Joined B.D. Somani in 2014
Bachelor of Education, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Master of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in Education, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in Economics, Shivaji University
Pooja Jhaveri
Math
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
IB Diploma, B.D. Somani International School
Bachelor of Education, Rajasthan University
Bachelor of Management Studies, University of Mumbai
Master of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Poonam Datta
Math
Joined B.D. Somani in 2013
Bachelor of Commerce, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Education in Mathematics and Economics, University of Mumbai
Diploma in Investment and Market Studies, University of Mumbai
Diploma in Computer Science, Datapro
Prerna Gupta
Biology
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology, University of Mumbai
Master of Science in Biotechnology, G.N. Khalsa College, Mumbai
Rasik Andaria
Computer Science & IT Coordinator
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Commerce, Osmania University
Government Commercial Diploma, Department of Education
Diploma in Computer Management, National Computing Center (NCC- UK)
PG Diploma in Computer Science, National Computing Centre (UK)
Oracle Certification, Syspro Softwares Internationals
Reshma Israni
Business Management, Economics
Joined B.D. Somani in 2009
Bachelor of Education, Commerce and Economics, Bombay Teachers' Training College
Master of Commmerce, HR College
Master of Commmerce, University of Mumbai
Bachelor of Education, University of Mumbai
Diploma in Computer Graphics, Compufield
Diploma in Computer Systems and Management, Aptech Institute
Ruchie Kothari
Innovation & Design
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Science in Sustainable Design, Carnegie Mellon University
Sangeeta Choudhury
English
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Arts in English Literature, West Bengal State University
Sara González Gaspar
Spanish
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
Satyajit Salgarkar
Biology, ESS, TOK
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Education, Shivaji University
Bachelor of Science, Shivaji University
Master of Science in Zoology, Pune University
Savithri Ganesan
Maths
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Madras University
Bachelor of Education, University of Mumbai
ECCE, Massachusetts, USA
Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Education, University of Mumbai
Shilpa Uparkar
English
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, S.N.D.T. Women's University
Shraddha Modi
Social & Emotional Needs, Counseling Psychologist
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology, SNDT Women's University
Bachelors of Arts in Psychology, SNDT Women's University
Siddharth Patel
Math & Physics
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Pillai's College of Engineering
Bachelor of Education, Prof. D.Y Patil School of Education
Siddhesh Parab
Chemistry
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
Tina Jain
Business Management
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from Symbiosis University.
Master of Commerce in HR and Business Administration from Mumbai University
Bachelor of Commerce in Accounts, Economics and Business Management from Mumbai University
Early Child Care Educator with Special needs from Sagar Institute Mumbai
Tannishta Chhaterjee
Geography & EE Lead
Joined B.D. Somani in 2018
Bachelor of Science in Geography, University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Master of Science in Geography, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras
Master of Philosophy in Geography, International Institute for Population Science, Mumbai
Umangi Jyotindra Sheth
French
Joined B.D. Somani in 2010
Bachelor of Commerce, Bombay University
Diploma in French DELF B1, Alliance Francaise De Bombay
Diploma in DFP B2, Alliance Francaise De Bombay
Diploma in French DELF B2 (ongoing), Alliance Francaise De Bombay
Vishwesh Shinde
Geography and Group 3, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2015
Bachelor of Arts, Geography, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts, Geography, University of Mumbai
Certificate in Maharashtra State Eligibility Test (MH-SET) for Assistant Professor in Geography.
Zeba Khan
Visual Arts & Group 6, Head of Department
Joined B.D. Somani in 2019
Nirmala Niketan College Mumbai- Commercial Art
Bachelors of Arts, University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations, Madurai Kamraj University
Staff
Smitha Balachandran
Upper Secondary Librarian
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Arts (Political Science), Delhi University
Bachelor of Library and Information Science, SNDT University
Dipika Pardeshi
Assistant Administrative Head
Joined B.D. Somani in 2008
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management
Priyanka Ashok Kadam
Administrative Assistant
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Master of Business Administration in Finance from Institute of Technology Management, Sion
Bachelor of Commerce, R.A. Podar College
MS-CIT
Tally ERP 9
Aangelina Karmaran
Administrative Assistant
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2019
Pursuing Bachelor of Arts through IGNOU University.
Diploma in Executive Assistant, Davars College
Certificate in Computer Applications, NIIT
Cynthia Fernandes
Administrative Assistant
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2019
Bachelor of Commerce
Aarva Ghadially
Administrative Assistant, College Counseling
Joined B.D. Somani in 2016
Bachelor of Computer Science, University of Mumbai
Meenakshi Mattoo
College Counseling
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Diploma in Global Career counselling, IE University Spain
Graduate in Hospitality Management, IHM PUSA University
Certified in Career Guidance, UCLA extn
Green belt in Career Guidance, Univariety
Manju Sharma
College Counseling
Joined B.D.Somani International School in 2020
Master of Arts Applied Psychology in Educational and Vocational Guidance, H.N.B. Garhwal (Central) University
