Secondary Years Staff – Edubridge International School

MYP / DP Teachers

Mr Emmanuel George – Secondary School Business Management Teacher, Extended Essay Coordinator

Emmanuel brings over two decades of dedicated teaching experience, specializing in Business Management for the IB Diploma Programme and Financial Literacy for Grades 9 and 10. Over the years, he has taught Business Studies for Edexcel A Level, Cambridge A Level, and Business Management for IBDP. Currently, he serves as the Head of Department for DP Group 3 subjects and is also the Extended Essay Coordinator. He has been an IB Examiner for Business Management Internal Assessments and Paper 1 for more than a decade.

Ms Shreya Jindal – Secondary School English Teacher, Head of MYP Language and Literature, MYP Interdisciplinary Learning Coordinator

Shreya is an experienced English teacher for MYP and DP students. At Edubridge, she is the Head of Department for MYP English and the MYP Interdisciplinary Learning Coordinator. She aspires for students to use language and literature to explore the world with joy, curiosity, and integrity.

Mr Ganesh Mishra-Secondary School Hindi Teacher, Head of DP Language Acquisition

Ganesh is a Hindi facilitator and a DP language head. He teaches Hindi to IB and MYP classes. With an internationally-minded outlook, he fosters an environment where cultural diversity and global perspectives are celebrated. He encourages students to explore diverse perspectives, develop a deep appreciation for cultural diversity, and engage with the world as thoughtful, compassionate citizens.

Mr Anil Pereira – Secondary School Music Teacher, Head of Events

Anil teaches Music to Middle Years and DP students at EIS. He is part of the Events team and works to nurture students’ extracurricular passions and interests. He seizes every opportunity to deepen their understanding of music through various school events and occasions, inspiring them to become well-rounded, musically knowledgeable individuals.

Mr Dinesh Rajput – TOK Coordinator and Secondary School Social Science Teacher

Dinesh has been teaching international curricula for nearly a decade, specialising in IBDP Economics, Theory of Knowledge, and MYP Individuals & Societies. He is passionate about fostering critical thinking and inquiry-based learning, ensuring students develop a deep conceptual understanding in a global context. His commitment to student-centered learning creates an engaging and dynamic classroom environment that prepares students for academic and real-world success.

Ms Aisha Mistry – Secondary School I&S Teacher, Member of Events Team

Aisha teaches Integrated Humanities to MYP students. She is also part of the school events team. She aims for her students to enjoy the process of learning as much as she enjoys the process of teaching, so that with each step they take in life, they approach the world with passion and curiosity.

Ms Gayatri Vishwanat – Secondary School Spanish Teacher and Personal Project Coordinator

Gayatri is a dedicated Spanish teacher for MYP and DP, as well as the Personal Project Coordinator. With prior experience as an ATL Coordinator and CAS Coordinator, she brings a wealth of expertise to her roles. Her passion for teaching stems from her belief that the classroom is an exciting and inspiring space that continually pushes the boundaries of learning.

Ms Khalida Qureshi – Secondary School Science Teacher and Head of MYP Science

Khalida is the Secondary School Science Teacher and the Head of MYP Science. She teaches Chemistry for IBDP & MYP. Khalida loves teaching because she enjoys participating in a transfer of ideas through engaging with students in an interactive space where each discussion enhances the learning of everyone involved.

Mr Pratik Shome – Secondary School Math Teacher & HOD – Mathematics

Pratik is the Head of Mathematics and leads the Extended Mathematics program in the MYP and Analysis and Approaches in the DP program. A passionate advocate for Math as the language of the universe, he is dedicated to making the subject accessible, relevant, and engaging. His goal is to eliminate the intimidation often associated with Math and inspire learners to appreciate its abstract beauty, depth, and rigour—motivating him to continue his journey as an educator.

Ms Ekta Kaper -Secondary School Design Teacher, Head of MYP Design

Ekta is the Head of the Design and Computer Science Department. Her teaching philosophy revolves around fostering creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. With a solid background in programming and design principles, she integrates real-world applications and project-based learning into her curriculum. She is committed to preparing students and equipping them with the knowledge and skills for the digital age.

Ms Dhwani Gandhi Banker – Secondary School Design Teacher, Assistant MYP Service Coordinator

Dhwani facilitates Design and Mathematics for MYP students. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, she brings strategic thinking and innovative problem-solving to her teaching, blending business acumen with educational expertise. Dhwani also serves as an Assistant Service Coordinator and Toddle Liaison.

Mr Chirag Shah – Secondary School Mathematics Teacher

Chirag has always been passionate about Technology and Teaching. One of the aspects that truly excites him about teaching IB Math is the opportunity to connect it to real-life scenarios. By bridging the gap between theoretical concepts and practical applications, he strives to empower students to see the relevance of Mathematics in their everyday lives.

Dr Pritesh Nandvikar – Secondary School Science Teacher, Head of DP Science

Pritesh teaches Biology and ESS in the IBDP and MYP programs. He views teaching as a dynamic interaction between teacher and student, fostering essential self-learning skills like reflective and critical thinking. With a doctorate in Zoology, he brings both academic expertise and a deep passion for wildlife photography, conservation, and rescue activities. He has over a decade of teaching experience with international curricula such as IBDP and Cambridge International. Over the years, he has taught Biology, ESS, EVM, and TOK.

Ms Gauri Saini – Secondary School Science Teacher, CAS and IAYP Coordinator

Gauri is an MYP and DP Physics facilitator, and also serves as the IAYP and DP CAS Coordinator. She is an enthusiastic educator who is a strong believer in experiential learning and in fostering a friendly learning environment for the students. She is also an IB Diploma Examiner for Physics. With over a decade of experience, she continues to enjoy the adventurous journey of teaching, learning, and exploring Physics with her students.

Ms Puja Kohli Aiyer – Secondary School I&S Teacher

Puja is a passionate MYP facilitator for Integrated Humanities. Her goal is to nurture critical thinking, empathy, and global awareness. Through engaging lessons, she empowers students to explore various topics with curiosity, open-mindedness, and a sense of responsibility.

Ms Rajasi Deshpande – Secondary School Science Teacher

Rajasi is an MYP Integrated Science Teacher. She is passionate about teaching which is a way of connecting and sharing ideas with young minds. She enjoys reading, listening to music and travelling. It gives her great joy to see learners think and express themselves.

Ms Ravina Daniels – Secondary School Spanish Teacher

Ravina is an MYP and DP Spanish Teacher and also serves as the MYP ATL Leader. She has over a decade of experience teaching the language. She believes a good teacher is someone who guides their students to learn holistically with critical thinking, curiosity and to develop a sense of responsibility and compassion towards others and the world we live in.

Ms Prapti Chavanke – Secondary School Visual Arts Teacher, Head of Arts

Prapti teaches Visual Arts for both the MYP and IBDP programs and also serves as an IBDP examiner. With over a decade of experience in the subject, she brings a wealth of expertise to her role. A dedicated art educator, Prapti promotes creativity and critical thinking in her students. Her profound passion for art motivates students to explore their artistic abilities and cultivate innovative problem-solving skills.

Ms Shagun Sakhrani – Secondary School English Teacher

Shagun is an MYP English teacher. She also leads the Dance ECA for MYP students. As a teacher, she is passionate about fostering a love for language and helping students develop their skills as thoughtful readers and expressive writers.

Ms Tejashri Joshi – Secondary School French Teacher

Tejashri teaches MYP and DP French, and is also an examiner for French B. She has nearly two decades of teaching experience, much of it in the IB, and loves teaching as it gives her a sense of fulfilment to see young individuals learning to think differently so that they can contribute to their own lives and those of others.

Ms. Navita Sood – Primary and Middle Years Programme Marathi Teacher

Navita is a dedicated PYP/MYP Marathi teacher with decades of experience. She loves making learning fun and engaging. She uses inquiry-based learning to help students understand and enjoy the Marathi language. Her goal is to teach language skills while encouraging critical thinking and cultural awareness in her students.

Mr Ashwin Kothari – Secondary School Math Teacher

Ashwin aims to create a dynamic classroom environment that encourages students to explore, ask questions, and build a strong foundation in the subject. He is dedicated to making Maths relevant by linking it to real-life situations, as he believes this approach improves students’ understanding of the concepts.

Ms Khushnawaz – Secondary School English Teacher, Head of DP English, and MYP Service Coordinator

Khushnawaz is the MYP & DP English Language and Literature and EAL Teacher, MYP Service as Action Coordinator, and DP English Head. With nearly two decades of teaching English language and literature and having been a homeroom teacher to various grades, she believes that every child is as unique as their fingerprints and must be treated so, in and outside the classroom. Her students and colleagues know her as Ms. Khush. She is, at heart, a poet and an avid lover of good books, strong coffee, and all dogs.