Our Team!
DLRC facilitators are highly dedicated, focused and passionate individuals. They have only one goal at heart - to make learning relevant and inclusive for all students. Our team comes with years of industry experience and passion for the subject they facilitate.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Ajay Dalmia
Founder
Financial Planner
Cambridge Examination Officer
Ajay, Founder of DLRC, brings a wealth of diverse experience across different business disciplines. Prior to co-founding DLRC, he managed Green School (Bali, Indonesia) and had cross-functional experience in the corporate sector. Ajay holds an MBA (Marketing and Finance) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, USA, and MSc (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Akron, OH, USA. While he has done his graduation in Mechanical Engineering, he loves History and facilitates the subject to students in G11 and G12. At the same time, he is passionate about Maths and drives the pedagogy at DLRC. Ajay is an avid runner and cyclist who successfully scaled the highest motor-able road in the world - Umling La - on his cycle.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Aman Kaushik
High School
Mathematics, Physics, & SIP Mentor
Aman Kaushik holds a Master's in Mathematics and a B.ed. With 9 years of teaching experience, including Akanksha Foundation and a Waldorf school, Aman has touched the lives of many underprivileged children and fostered a love for learning. Beyond the classroom, Aman excels in sports, representing his district in football, cricket, and table tennis. He seeks adventure through trekking and finds solace in meditation. He aspires to explore theatre arts and has a deep passion for sustainability. Through the lens of mathematics and physics, Aman perceives the world as an interconnected web of intelligent systems governed by simple laws. At DLRC, he empowers students in grades 9-12 to unlock their potential in these subjects.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Anupam Deshpande
High School
Business Studies, Economics, Enrichment (Embroidery),Internship Mentor, & Admission Officer
Anupam spent a decade facilitating and training adults as corporate learners before she joined DLRC, to facilitate much younger students. She believes that it's important to be an eternal learner but it's even more important to share and pass on knowledge to the next generation. She has a B.Tech from IIT Delhi and an MBA from UBS. She started off as a software engineer but has dabbled in sales, digital marketing, e-commerce, research, business process re-engineering and business consulting. A die-hard Trekkie, she loves a good mystery, enjoys her daily puzzles and is a poet at heart. Anupam facilitates Business and Economics for Grades 11 and 12. She is the DLRC high school internship and admissions coordinator as well.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Chetan Patil
Primary, Middle, High school
Sports Facilitator
Chetan has a Masters in Physical Education from University of Pune and a Bachelors in agriculture from University of Rahuri. He has been working in the field of Health & Physical education for the past 8 years. Chetan has cleared the SET exam and is eligible to be an assistant professor in government colleges. He is pursuing his Phd in physical education from the University of Pune. Chetan is a national volleyball player. He has state championships in 6 different games - baseball, chess, table tennis, volleyball, throw ball, and petanque. He has completed the NCC (National Cadet Corps). His goal is to keep himself fit & make people around him fit. Chetan facilitates physical fitness at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Harini Kesavan
Primary school
English Language, Thematic Studies, & Visual Art
Middle School
Visual Art
Harini Kesavan, a young and enthusiastic learner who has recently completed her bachelor's degree in Design - Creative Education, is passionate about art, storytelling, and personal growth. Through books, videos, and illustrations, she aims to facilitate learning that creates interest and curiosity. As an art facilitator, she tries to create an expressive and innovative environment, recognizing the power of visuals in understanding the world. Alongside her love for art, she finds inspiration and relaxation in reading and practicing yoga, leading a balanced life.
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Kalpita has a Masters in Political Science, a Bachelor’s in Education and a Bachelor’s in Geography from University of Pune. She has been working in the field of education for the past 11 years, during which she has taught English and Social studies as per the SSC and ICSE curriculum. She has been a board examiner for the Maharashtra secondary school examination. She takes keen interest in reading about educational philosophies and research. She is passionate about bringing subjects like history and civics closer to the day to day experiences of children. She is a passionate explorer, interested in backpacking and road trips across the country to explore the socio-cultural roots of a new place. Kalpita facilitates Social Sciences in Middle school, History in Grades 9 and 10 and General English in Grades 11 and 12. She also facilitates ‘Share with dignity’ and is High school Internship Coordinator.
​Kunal Ghodke
Primary School
Thematic Studies, Design Lab, &Visual Art
Primary, Middle School
Visual Art, Enrichment Club (Pottery)
Kunal has 2 years of experience as a website designer in the IT industry. He has completed his Bachelors and Masters degree in Computer Science from Dr. Bamu University. He is an artist at heart and enjoys making arts-and-crafts artifacts from paper and trash. Kunal is keenly interested in sewing, stitching and pottery. Kunal is a lifelong learner who takes professional lessons in art to improve his own skills. His hobbies include listening to music and stories.
Kunal facilitates Thematic, Art and Design Lab lessons for the Primary and Middle school. He also facilitates Pottery for Primary, Middle and High school grades.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Manisha Agarwal
Primary school
English Language
DLRC Education Partner 'Caring hand' Mentor
Manisha has completed her M.A. in Economics from Pune University and MEd from SNDT (Mumbai University). She has 16 years of teaching experience in different schools like SSRVM, VIBGYOR, The Orchid School, and Teach for India.
She is also a Yoga & Meditation facilitator. She is a multifaceted personality having done a variety of certificate courses in Bach flower therapy, Sacred Geometry, Nadi Astrology, and Vedic Vastu Shastra. She loves travelling and exploring different monuments. She enjoys learning about Indian History and connecting the dots between different events. Manisha strongly believes that our education system needs to introspect the traditional ways of teaching and learning processes and learning should be an enjoyable experience. At DLRC, she facilitates the learning of English in the Primary section.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Meghna Bandyopadhyay
High School
Psychology, General English, & SIP Mentor
Reporting Coordinator
Cambridge Exam Co- Ordinator
Meghna loves people, animals and plants in that order! She is also a die hard football, tennis, badminton, and swimming fan; a complete and hopeless movie buff; and thrives on autobiographies, historicals and mysteries (fictional and non-fictional). She loves to interact with kids and introduce them to various wonders of this world. She is extremely passionate about Psychology and believes each and everyone should take up Psychology - not just to know about the subject, but more importantly as a skill to understand themselves and others. She has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Nagpur University and PG Diploma in School Psychology from Jnana Prabodhini. Meghna facilitates Psychology for Grades 11 and 12; and Co- facilitates the learning of General English in Grade 11. She is the Cambridge examination coordinator at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Neha Bhumkar
Admin & Library Incharge
Neha Bhumkar is a skilled administrator with over 8 years of experience in the education sector. Born and raised in Mumbai, Neha now resides in Pune where she has made a name for herself as a reliable and practical individual with a passion for helping others. Neha's strength lies in her ability to connect with people and her natural empathy towards others. She is a problem solver who always goes the extra mile to ensure that everything runs smoothly.
In addition to her professional expertise, Neha is a well-rounded individual with a love for nature, dance, music, and reading fiction. She holds a Masters degree in Philosophy from Mumbai University. Overall, Neha is a dynamic and talented individual who brings a wealth of experience and skills to her role. She is DLRC’s admin.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Prathamesh Pawar
Middle School
Social Studies & Environmental Literacy
High School
Geography, History
A geologist by training and a teacher at heart, Prathamesh loves to bring in his passion for Mother Earth into the classroom. He studied sciences at Fergusson College and completed his Masters from Pune University. Prathamesh has diverse experience in the education sector for the last 8 years - in the social sector as a content creator, visiting faculty at Fergusson College, and a facilitator at DLRC since 2021. Prathamesh has been following many passions and hobbies since he was a teenager - collecting postage stamps, currency notes and coins, rocks and fossils. He is a history buff, astronomy enthusiast, and enjoys a good mystery novel. At DLRC, Prathamesh facilitates Social Studies and Environmental Literacy in Middle School, while in JHS, he facilitates Geography, Environmental Management, and History. Under the DLRC Extended Experiences, Prathamesh conducts Star Gazing sessions, Forest Trails, and Heritage Walks.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Radhika Kulkarni
Primary, Middle school
Music, Marathi Language, & Enrichment Club (Cooking)
Radhika has completed her MCM from Pune University. She is passionate about Music and has been taking classical music classes for the last 10 years. She is an Alankar in Harmonium playing and Visharad in Vocal Music. Radhika is fond of her mother tongue, Marathi.
Her love for children and deep understanding of them, persuaded her to work in preschool for 3 years. She facilitates the learning of music and marathi at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Shubham More
Primary school
Sports
Shubham holds a Bachelors in Physical Education from CACPE and Bachelors in Computer science from the University of Pune. He is a National level Ultimate Frisbee athlete for the past 8 years. Shubham was the Maharashtra State Team captain at UPAI State Championship. Apart from Ultimate Frisbee, he plays PDFA Division III football.
He has been working as a Football Coach for the past 4 years. His inspiring goal of life is to keep learning and share everything he learns. He facilitates Sports and physical fitness at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Sarita Ragade
Primary School
Thematic Studies
High School
Sociology
DLRC Education partner 'Caring hand' mentor
Sarita believes that learning is a continuous process, and brings in sustainable practices in her work and life. She has a Bachelors in Food Science & Nutrition from SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, and a Master's degree in Hospital Administration from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. She has worked in the Retail industry and has been in a consulting role at different organisations for the past 27 years.
Sarita has been an active volunteer at public schools and the public library in the USA. She loves to experiment with food, travel and enjoys attending music performances. She facilitates Sociology for AS and A level in Senior High school. She has developed a new curriculum which is a mix of sciences, geography, history, cultural immersion, environmental sciences, music & movement called the Thematic units for the Primary grades. Sarita is facilitator-mentor for the Thematic Team at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Sweety Menon
Middle school
English Language, & Social Studies
High School
English Language, & Enrichment Club (Dance)
Sweety has completed her Master in Computer Management from MIT Pune. She has 14 years of experience in teaching English and SST in ICSE & CBSE boards. She worked earlier in IT industries for Clinical research/Clinical data management sectors.
She enjoys dancing (classical-bharatanatyam) & reading science fiction. Sweety facilitates English and social studies in middle school and General English in high school.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Meenakshi Dalmia
Founder
Chief Education Officer
Creative and pedagogical designer
Meenakshi, DLRC founder, holds a B.ed and M.ed from Boston University (with distinction), B.Sc, Physics from Calcutta University, Waldorf training from Sacramento, CA, and Diploma in Child Brain Development from Pennsylvania. Mona has spent 20+ years weaving through conventional and unconventional education systems as she journeyed from the USA to Singapore, to Bali, to India. She learned to live in harmony with nature and incorporate these in her practices. She envisions and drives the Creative & Educational aspects and teacher development at DLRC, and for other educational institutions. She is renowned in the field of education for her clarity of thought, in depth knowledge, ideation and her ability to manifest. She also facilitates English in high school.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Aishwarya Gosavi
Middle school
Mathematics
High School
Biology & Chemistry
Aishwarya studied Biotechnology in college and worked with the Science for All Foundation to help students in PMC schools learn Science and Math through experiential learning. She also worked as a part-time Biology Question Creator at CENTA (Centre for Teacher Accreditation). She had a brief research stint at NCL. Following that, she explored the scientific research publishing industry as an Editorial Advisor at Springer Nature. Presently, she works as a Medical Reviewer at Cactus Communications. Aishwarya is keen on integrating science communication, research methodology, art, and storytelling in her classes. Her lesson designs are focused on building logic, inquiry and reasoning. She facilitates Biology and Chemistry in high school, and Math in middle school. Aishwarya believes that great teachers shape individuals capable of critical and analytical thinking.
Anupam has a decade of experience in facilitating & training adult, corporate learners. She stumbled upon teaching much younger adults with DLRC and loved every moment of it. She believes that it's good to be an eternal learner but at some time, in that journey, it's our duty to share & pass on that knowledge to the next generation. She is a B.Tech from IIT, Delhi and an MBA from UBS. She started off as a software engineer but has dabbled in sales, digital marketing, e-commerce, research, business process re-engineering and business consulting. She is a die-hard Trekkie, loves a good mystery, enjoys her daily puzzles and is a poet at heart.
Anupam facilitates Business Studies, Law and Economics at Grades 11 and 12. She is the DLRC high school internship and admissions coordinator.
Anuya Deo
High school
Design & Technology, Enrichment Club (Theater), & After school Program 'Anubhav' Coordinator
Anuya is an architect and holds a masters degree in Urban Design from Kent State University CUDC, Ohio. Along with spatial design, she has been working in ceramics for last 6 years as Agneya Design. She has a certification in design thinking from IDC, Mumbai. Anuya facilitates Art and Design in Grade 11; Ceramics and theatre in high school enrichment clubs. Additionally she coordinates the DLRC extended experiences (after school) program - “Anubhav”.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Dipti Natu
Primary school
Numeracy (Transition)
Primary school & Middle School
Design Lab
Dipti has done her Bsc in Zoology, MSc. In Bioinformatics and done First part of MA in psychology
She worked as a part time lecturer in biotech department in Palghar college for one and half year in 2007 and 2008.
She worked in few coaching classes as a Biology teacher from 2008 to 2010.
She enjoys reading books and gardening. Last year she did REBT course and she is still reading and listening and trying to learn various lectures related to that.
Dipti facilitates Numaracy in Transition and Design lab in Primary and Middle school.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Jyoti Ghodke
Primary school & Middle School
Hindi Language
Jyoti has completed Masters in Marathi, Hindi, English, History from University of Mumbai and M.ed from Mumbai's ( SNDT) College. She has 8 Years of teaching experience in different schools. Her teaching experience is in Marathi and Hindi subjects. Her hobbies are traveling, cooking and reading. She believe that teaching Learn the importance and value of education :
As a student, you should understand that studying is a path to what lies ahead in your life. Studying is a path to attain all your dreams.
At DLRC she facilitates Hindi in primary and middle school.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Mahima Kaushik
Primary School
Mathematics, & Thematic Studies
Middle school
Science
Mahima has completed her Masters in physics from Central University of Karnataka and Bachelors in Physics from SIES college Sion, Mumbai. She has done projects in BARC and TIFR on Nuclear physics, Astrophysics. She likes the process of research and is interested in Psychology and Education. She wishes to explore different learning modalities and know how true learning happens by using inquiry and integration. She likes to cook and be in nature. She aspires to be a life long learner. At DLRC, Mahima facilitates Thematics, Science, EVL and Numeracy.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Vaidehi Gokhale
Primary school
Mathematics, & Marathi Language
Middle School
Marathi Language
Vaidehi has a Masters in Commerce, a diploma in Montessori education and a B.ed along with 20+ years of teaching. She has worked as a teacher in various schools for 15 years and ran her own training institute for teaching Abacus, spoken English, Vedic Math and Personality development for 6 years. This experience taught her the psychology of children and parents which has helped her approach teaching in a more holistic way. She believes that teaching is not a 8-4 job, but a great means of inculcating good values in children. Professionally, she is also a counsellor and Graphologist.
Vaidehi facilitates Math and Marathi in the primary and middle schools at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Nandita
Middle School
Mathematics
Nandita has a Master’s degree in Education from Azim Premji University, Bangalore and a Bachelor’s in Technology from Graphic Era University, Dehradun. After working for 2 years in the IT sector, she decided to pursue her passion of teaching. She has worked with Azim Premji Foundation in Pithoragarh which is a very remote district in the state of Uttarakhand. She has worked in the area of teacher capacity building with the teachers of government schools. She loves Mathematics and believes in the philosophy of ‘Learning by doing’. She is committed to the success of her students. Other than academics, Nandita has a keen interest in learning new art forms. She holds her interest in doing Mandala art and paper quilling. She likes reading books and maintaining her own reading corner.
She facilitates Mathematics in the middle school. She believes that good facilitators are strong communicators, amazing listeners, very patient and most importantly lifelong learners.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Neha Pradhan
High School
Physics, & Mathematics
Neha is a Science enthusiast and has completed her Masters in Physics with specialisation in Astrophysics. She has worked at eminent research institutions like IUCAA and NCRA- TIFR. She embarked on her teaching journey as an experiment during college, driven by a desire to gain insight into an omnipresent complaint - the state of education in the country. She worked as a fellow at Science for All Foundation and taught Math and Science in low income government schools. She also mentored undergrads to become better problem solvers and teachers in challenging classroom setups. She loves bringing in everyday activities like cooking and games into her Science and Math lessons. Neha facilitates the learning of Math in Middle School and Physics in Grade 9.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Prathiksha Rao K
Primary School
English
Prathiksha comes with an acute interest in working with young children. With an MA in social work from TISS, she has worked for the past 15 years in the development sector with organisations and schools that worked in the area of education. She also holds a diploma in Montessori Teachers training which has contributed to her understanding of the teaching-learning process. She enjoys being part of every child’s journey to becoming independent readers and confident writers.
She has joined the DLRC family and will be facilitating English for the primary school.
In her free time, she enjoys reading fiction, and spends many hours working on making mosaic art.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Rameshwar Lal
Primary, Middle, & High school
Design Lab
Enrichment club (Woodwork)
Rameshwar assists in all primary, Middle & High classes. He co- facilitates Design Lab, trek, and Hindi Library.
Rameshwar is an adept carpenter and extremely hands-on person who enjoys working with all learners. He also takes care of infrastructure creation and upkeep of the beautiful campus.
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Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Shreya Borgaonkar
Middle school
Science, Enrichment Club (Dance)
High School
Biology & Chemistry
Shreya has completed a B.Sc in Microbiology and an M.Sc in Biochemistry from Fergusson College, Pune.
She is passionate about Biology and Chemistry and facilitates these in high school at DLRC.
She has also worked as a Preschool Teacher for a year. Shreya is a philomath, adores dancing and has learnt Kathak. She also likes to travel and visit natural places.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Dr. Sona Sharma
High School
Biology, Chemistry
Dr. Sona is a passionate researcher and enjoys learning new things. She has more than 7 years of experience in biological research and has worked in the biotech Industry for more than 2 years. She has also worked as a lecturer in the Biochemistry department of Nagpur University and Hislop college, Nagpur. She has a Doctorate in Biotechnology from Agharkar Research Institute (University of Pune) and her Masters in Biochemistry from Nagpur University. She believes that Biology is an essential subject to learn and tries to pass on her passion for biology to all. Teaching sciences through experiments and experiences, she encourages practical learning over theoretical knowledge. Sona loves music and travelling. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends along with delicious food.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Pavan Iyengar
Founder
Design Lab & SIP Mentor
Outreach officer
Pavan, Founder of DLRC, is the driving force behind making the Centre sustainable and is responsible for outreach. He makes science exciting through concepts from "Toy from Trash". His present mission is to facilitate varied learning experiences for the intimate and wider DLRC community. Pavan holds a Masters degree in Physics from Pune University and Bachelors degree in Physics from Fergusson College. He has worked in top research labs in Pune (SPPU, IUCAA, NCRA-TIFR) and Bengaluru (RRI). He was a Project Fellow at IISER Pune - implementing an independent research project - engaged in the Energy Transfer in Photosynthesis. Trained In Astro Physics & Quantum Field Theory, he sees everything as a Physics Interaction. Pavan facilitates Design Lab school-wide.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Chaitanya Mungi
High school
Chemistry Facilitator
Dr. Chaitanya Mungi has completed his Ph.D. from IISER Pune in the field of Astrobiology, focusing on the origin of life aspects of it. After completing his Ph.D. he joined the IISER Pune Science Activity Centre (SAC). At SAC, he conducted hands-on sessions for various schools and colleges. He is interested in STEM Tinkering and exploring scientific concepts through making models. At DLRC, He facilitates chemistry for Grade 12.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Ankit Agrawal
High School
English Language, Geography, Enrichment Club (Photography ), & SIP Mentor
Ankit holds a Master’s degree in Education from Azim Premji University and a B.ed from Savitribai Phule University. After pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering, he has spent the past six years pursuing his true passion as a teacher. Throughout his career, Ankit has worked with prominent educational organisations like Teach For India, Akanksha Foundation and Avasara Leadership Institute. He firmly believes in empowering students as active participants and fostering meaningful connections between subjects and real-life experiences. Beyond the classroom, Ankit enjoys being outdoors. He indulges in activities such as photography, frisbee, cycling, and running. He finds immense value in attending plays and engaging in deep observations, discussions, and conversations, constantly seeking knowledge and inspiration. He facilitates English in grade 9-12.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Garima Singh
Primary school
English Language, Thematic Studies, & Enrichment Language(Dance)
"If you have something more than you need, you must share it with others." Garima - Our Primary English Facilitator - brings to the table the deep philosophy of living an enriching life. She is a science enthusiast with a love for languages. She has an MSc in Chemistry, and is pursuing an MEd, at SPPU. She has more than 9 years of teaching and tutoring experience in under-resourced schools in Pune under the Science For All Foundation, Sabarmati School, Latur, and Teacher Training Programs, Ranchi. She was awarded the prestigious LILA Fellow 2017.
Kalpita has a Masters in Political Science, a Bachelor’s in Education and a Bachelor’s in Geography from University of Pune. She has been working in the field of education for the past 11 years, during which she has taught English and Social studies as per the SSC and ICSE curriculum. She has been a board examiner for the Maharashtra secondary school examination. She takes keen interest in reading about educational philosophies and research. She is passionate about bringing subjects like history and civics closer to the day to day experiences of children. She is a passionate explorer, interested in backpacking and road trips across the country to explore the socio-cultural roots of a new place. Kalpita facilitates Social Sciences in Middle school, History in Grades 9 and 10 and General English in Grades 11 and 12. She also facilitates ‘Share with dignity’ and is High school Internship Coordinator.
​Kuldeep Rawal
Primary, Middle &High School
Music, Enrichment Club (Music)
Kuldeep Rawal is a professional musician, with a Masters in Political Science and has been performing for the past 22 years. Trained under Guru Dr. Kamlakar Joshi, he has done his Visharad in Hindustani Classical Music and has studied Vocal Music under the Gwalior Gharana. He is a multi instrumentalist and plays the Flute, Tabla, Dholak, Dholki, Harmonium, the Keyboard, Congo, Bongo, Djembe and many other instruments with equal dexterity. He works as a session’s musician as well as an educator. Kuldeep facilitates music in primary, Middle and High school. He also facilitates the Enrichment clubs and Marathi.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Mansi Sharma
Primary school
Hindi Language, & English Language
Middle School
English Language, & Social Studies
Mansi has completed her PGDBM, B.com and B.Ed from Delhi University. She has 9 years of teaching experience in different schools like Ryan international, Vibgyor, and Euro schools. She has completed DNIIT and Quality management from NIIT. Mansi is trained to be a basic pranic healer. ​She loves to travel, cook, and dance during her free time. At DLRC she facilitates the learning of English, Social Studies, and Hindi in Primary and Middle schools.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Namita Kichlu
Primary, Middle, High School
Hindi Mentor
Hindi Storyteller
Namita is highly renowned in the field of Hindi and theatre. Hindi is more than a language for Namita, it's a living, breathing being whose beauty is missed by most. Her passion is to showcase this beauty in a simple, interesting manner through story-telling, theatre and writing. She has also been helping young minds develop love for the language, for 25 years, as a Hindi instructor and Hindi Division Head for reputed CBSE and ICSE schools. Namita has been an anchor on AIR and often indulges in script writing and translation work. She has a Masters in Hindi and Economics along with a B.ed. She loves reading stories and poetry and is very passionate about the HINDUSTANI language. Namita strives to rejuvenate the lost Hindi literature through developing love for the language in children. She facilitates the learning of Hindi throughout DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Megha Kaulgud
Middle School
Mathematics Mentor
Megha holds a degree in Computer Science and Engineering and is passionate about technology, solving maths and logical puzzles, reading books, adventure, and enjoys meeting new people and learning new things. She is passionate about sustainability and the environment, and tries every possible way to reduce, reuse and recycle. She likes to keep abreast with the latest developments around her that impact the environment. She has worked in the IT sector, primarily in the ERP space, across multiple roles, for about 19 years, before venturing out to facilitate Math at DLRC. She has found great joy in learning the art of facilitating Math, a subject that is close to her heart, with the students of DLRC since 2019.
This year Megha is facilitating Mathematics in Middle school and Junior High school.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Neha Upadhyay
Primary school
Hindi Language, & Mathematics
Neha Upadhyay has a Masters of Mathematics and Bachelor of Education degrees. She has a passion for writing Hindi poetry and creating crafts and models for children. Her love for mathematics has led her to pursue a career in teaching, to spread the joy of learning mathematics to young children. Neha has taught in CBSE and IGCSE schools. She facilitates the learning of Maths and Hindi in the primary section, DLRC. She is dedicated to making the subject accessible and enjoyable for all. She believes that learning should be fun and engaging, and strives to instill this philosophy in all aspects of her work.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Shivaji Mane
Primary, Middle School
Design Lab
High School
Enrichment Club (Toy Making)
Shivaji is a tinkerer at heart and enjoys designing and making toys to promote scientific experiential learning. He has conducted more than 2800 science toys workshops across various schools, colleges, NGOs and societies. Thousands of children, parents, teachers, and corporate employees have benefited from these workshops. Shivaji mostly uses material from trash, like waste plastic bottles, rubber slippers, used pens, etc., to make these science toys and teaching aids. This promotes sustainability among the younger generation. Shivaj has worked extensively under the tutelage of Padma Shri awardee, Shri Arvind Guptaji, at IUCAA for learning and making scientific toys.
At DLRC, he coordinates the 'Design Lab' for all grades. He also helps with organising 'experimental Physics' at DLRC in high school.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Supriya Pawshe
Primary, Middle & High School
Sports, & Enrichment Club (Rangoli)
Supriya is a young sports enthusiast. She is highly organized and brings an immense amount of rigour in the sports program at DLRC. She co- facilitates sports from grades 1-12 and prepares students for inter-school competitions. She has completed a Bachelor's of Arts from SP college Pune, and IPES course from Agashe college Pune. She has been working in the field of physical education for the last 4 years. She is a national Kabaddi player and has been working as a gymnastic coach for the past 5 years, totalling 10 years of sports experience.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Priyanka Deshpande
Middle, High School
English Language
Priyanka is a Company Secretary from The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi and a Commerce Graduate from Karnataka University. Inspired by her mother's passion for teaching, she set out to explore the world of education through the Teach For India fellowship. With two years of fellowship experience and three years as a Senior English Teacher at iTeach Schools, Pune, Priyanka believes she has found her calling. Her de-stress mantra is read, read and keep reading. A Visharad in Bharatnatyam and trained in Hindustani Classical music, she feels art is the doorway to connect to your inner self. A pet parent and an animal lover, she has recently embarked on the journey of exploring the world of trees and animals through Animal Telepathic Communication. Priyanka facilitates the learning of English language in Middle and High School.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Sachin Dandekar
High school
Computer Science
Sachin has diverse experience in the applied computer science industry and played various roles while working with different MNCs, a mid size company and a startup. He has also worked with a Social Enterprise in the education domain. He currently works as an SME with focus on Cloud and FinOps consulting and User Experience.
Sachin has graduated in Information Technology from University of Mumbai and did his post graduation in Management from NMIMS. He studied Psychology and Nurture of Giftedness at Jnana Prabodhini Institute of Psychology, Pune. Sachin has a passion for teaching and loves working with students. He volunteers as a Section Leader for Stanford University’s Code In Place program. At DLRC he facilitates Computer Science at High School. Sachin enjoys endurance sports and is a full marathoner.
Our Support Team
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Rajendra Jamdhade
Transport Management
Printout Resource Management
Rajendra has been with DLRC from its inception. He is very responsible and takes care of all transportation and print resources. He manages the trips to the city to get supplies for any kind of work at DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Ayodhya Ambhure
Primary school
Design Lab, Visual Art
Marathi Language
Ayodhya assists in all primary classes. She co-facilitates Marathi, Visual art and Design Lab classes, due to her natural interest towards arts and crafts.
Ayodhya is on her toes in offering a helping hand to all the lower primary classes. She also prepares hot meals for events at DLRC. She has 2 years of experience working with DLRC.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Uddhav Ambhure
Campus management
Resources Management
Uddhav has been with DLRC for over 5 years now. He manages the campus and all the resources. He performs all duties with full responsibility. He also helps clean up and makes delicious chai and treats for the facilitators and all visitors.
Rajendra has been with DLRC form it inception. He is very responsible and takes care of all transportation and print resources.
Rajendra has been with DLRC form it inception. He is very responsible and takes care of all transportation and print resources.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Gajanan Pawar
Garden management
Gajanan is responsible for creating the lush gardens, vegetable beds and pots of flowers on the campus. He also tends to the vermicompost and uses the compost for each section of the campus. At the end of the day, he brings an assortment of fresh vegetables from the gardens for the facilitators to take home.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Ismail Tamboli
Campus management
Ismail maintains the campus by keeping it clean and pristine.
Chetan is pursuing Masters in physical education and is a skilled physical fitness and sports facilitator. He loves playing traditional games and promotes them at DLRC.
Umesh Pawar
Garden management
Umesh is responsible for creating the lush gardens, vegetable beds and pots of flowers on the campus. He also tends to the vermicompost and uses the compost for each section of the campus. At the end of the day, he brings an assortment of fresh vegetables from the gardens for the facilitators to take home.