Waldorf Education Team at Swechha
Bharat Mathukumilli
Founder
As a passionate educationist and a father, Bharat finds Waldorf philosophy as a meaningful approach to foster and bring forth the individuality of a child by unlocking and preserving their curiosity, imagination and sense of identity. From his experience as an educational leader in higher education, Bharat regards the significance and need for nurturing the true potential of an individual during the early years of learning in order to enable them to be adaptable and open to the rapid pace of change in the world. It is with this belief that he envisions Swechha to pioneer a shift in the educational landscape of Visakhapatnam by introducing parents and children to the freedom of learning.
Deepti Vadlamudi
Co-founder and Head of Academics
Having been a Waldorf teacher, Deepti feels that the philosophy and learning approach of Waldorf is empowering for individuals, not only for children but for the adults involved too. She believes that the world needs more visionaries and humanitarians who can think holistically and practically, for which, it is important that children experience true freedom from an early age. From her personal as well as professional experience, Deepti considers that one feels truly free when they are nurtured wholly and the will and effort needed to make a choice is joyful. It is from this thought that her vision for Swechha has taken shape to lead children into feeling empowered in facing any real world challenges and make a meaningful, lasting impact on their community and the world.
Asha Jyothi
Head of Administration
With 18 years of educational work experience, Asha believes in the Waldorf principle of social change through education. Being a mother of two lovely girls and an expert in homeschooling, she is convinced with the importance of a harmonious relationship between parents and teachers for holistic development of children. According to her, learning is beyond books and it is the path of knowledge to gain insight and wisdom for everyday life. She trusts that every child at Swechha will grow to be individuals of self-awareness and social competence.
Gayatri Velleysetty
Kindergarten teacher
Gayatri is an ardent gardener with two years of teaching experience. She holds a postgraduate degree in Physics and a Bachelor’s in Education. She is fluent in Hindi, Odia, English, and Telugu. She is an enthusiast of all forms of dance and is committed to being environmentally responsible by reusing, reducing, and recycling. Her zeal for teaching and inclination towards scientific thinking draw her to Waldorf education. As a Kindergarten teacher, Gayatri is motivated to nurture in children the perseverance and virtue of lifelong learning.
Sravani Dhulipala
Grade school teacher
Sravani is a trained classical dancer and self-taught portrait artist with two years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor’s in Engineering and is fluent in Telugu, English, and Hindi. She is a voracious reader, content creator, and reflective writer, likes to travel, and tries her hand at all forms of art and craft. It is her keen eye for capturing emotions and the essence of the world around her that embeds within the Waldorf way of learning. As a grade school teacher, Sravani strives to introduce and integrate artistry in all disciplines and cultivate a joy of learning among children.
Vibha Pappu
Grade school teacher
Vibha is a skilled social worker with extensive experience in child welfare, holding a Masters in Social Work from Banaras Hindu University and a Level 2 Education in Care from Solihull College, UK. Her professional journey includes significant roles in various organizations, including the Ministry of Rural Development, and the Government of India. A yoga enthusiast, Vibha also enjoys stitching and personal coaching. Her passion for teaching and her love of Hindi literature have moved her to be a part of the teaching team at Swechha, she found her vision and now she is a joyous Hindi teacher.
Himabindu Vellysetty
HANDWORK TEACHER
Himabindu is our dedicated Handwork teacher who brings both expertise and enthusiasm to our students’ creative journey. With a graduate degree and a wealth of experience, Himabindu has been a guiding light in nurturing young minds through the art of handwork. Her goal is to inspire and aspire students towards their full creative potential. Her unique handwork skillset is an asset to Swechha.
Venkatakanaka Durga Lella
CO-TEACHER
Durga is our part-time teacher, she comes from a politically active family. A devoted mother of two, she values both academic and personal growth in children. Despite her background in business, Durga found her passion in teaching, where she fosters creativity and critical thinking. Known for her academic excellence, she is a friendly person with deep emotional thoughts about education. Her love for quality education and the similar spiritual vibes led her to Waldorf, here at Swechha she aims to inspire young minds.
Gayathri Sripathi
DANCE TEACHER
After a fulfilling career at Microsoft, Gayathri has turned her passion for dance into a vibrant new chapter as a dedicated dance teacher. With a deep love for art and craft, she believes that dance is not just about movement, but a form of creative expression that connects body and soul. Incorporating various dance styles and artistic techniques, Gayathri encourages her students to explore their individuality while building confidence and art of dance. She believes in the exciting journey where dance becomes a celebration of creativity and self-discovery! She is one of our active teachers.
Safia Sulthana
Kindergarten teacher
Safia is a mother of two children and has three years of experience as a preschool teacher in a Montessori school before joining Swechha. She holds a postgraduate degree in computer applications. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu and finds joy in music, dance, art, craft, hand embroidery, and fabric painting. As a Kindergarten teacher, Safia believes that when children are nurtured in a secure environment, it helps them build trust towards the world around them and be more confident.
Joanna Katharine
Grade school teacher
Joanna is a mother of two children and has three years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce and is fluent in English, Telugu. She finds interest in music and sewing. As a grade school teacher, Joanna believes that every child has the potential to learn if they are enabled to explore with freedom. She strives to be an imitation worthy adult for children and create the right environment for their holistic development.
Prathima Raj
Kindergarten teacher
Prathima is passionate about holistic education that nurtures and helps children evolve into sensible human beings. Her passion has driven her to Waldorf philosophy and she believes that education shouldn't be a rote learning process but should inspire individuals to be innovative and competent. She holds a bachelor's degree in Dentistry. She is also a holistic health blogger and a certified yoga teacher. She is fluent in English and Telugu. As a kindergarten teacher, Prathima strives to preserve the child's will, imagination and freedom of self-expression.
Aparnavani Marlapudi
Kindergarten teacher
Aparna is a postgraduate in Pharmacy. She had experience working as a healthcare professional for 3 years in UHG and also had one year of teaching experience as a lecturer at Nellore Pharmacy College. She loves singing, and drawing and was very impressed by the Waldorf system of education in the way that nurtures the child-hands, heart, and head through natural developmental stages and how it helps in the overall growth of a child. As a kindergarten teacher, she aims to contribute to this child-centric holistic development at Swechha.
Mrudula Baratam
HANDWORK TEACHER
Mrudula is a lovable, friendly and compassionate handwork teacher who holds a Bachelor of computer science. She is an expert in crochet and knitting. She is passionate about cooking, singing and dancing .She enjoys the company of her students and understands their emotions. She can go with the flow while teaching and can integrate dance, songs to make children understand a learning point.
Gummaku Willy Jones
Kindergarten teacher
Willy is a graduate from Andhra University. She has 10 years of experience in the teaching field. She was a very ambitious learner and liked to learn new things. She was passionate about helping others to succeed in their educational journey and also a positive person with a pleasant personality, and soft-spoken. She loves singing, music, reading books and always wants to try out new things apart from education. While understanding the vision of Swechha, she found her passion with Waldorf philosophy and fondly became a part of the kindergarten team.
Himabindu Kalli
Administrative Assistant
Bindu joins our team with a robust background in the department of finance, bringing three years of diverse experience in the health and hospitality sectors. This provides her with a keen understanding of financial management principles, good eye for detail and adept at supporting our school administrative tasks with accuracy and insight. Her journey has been the result of resilience, determination and is committed to continuous growth. Her multifaceted experience allows her to anticipate challenges and proactively find solutions. She ensures that our school administrative day-to-day operations run smoothly.
Lavanya Chilla
Administrative coordinator
Lavanya has around 2 years of experience in the service sector. She holds an MBA in HR and Marketing and PGDM in yoga and consciousness. Prior to joining Swechha, Lavanya worked as a Business Development Executive. She finds interest in crafting, baking and teaches physical, mental yoga in her spare time.
Yasin Baba Sheik
Administrative Assistant
Yasin brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, holding (B.Tech) Bachelor of Technology degree. In addition to his academic accomplishments, he has been actively involved in his family business for the past ten years. This experience has provided him with core skills in management, handling tasks and customer relationship management. He is passionate to embark on a new journey, aiming to learn and make a meaningful impact in the educational sector. His strong technical background, combined with exceptional organizational skills, Yasin supports our administrative team.
Nandini Chilimula
Caretaker
Nandini is a mother of one child with a caring and dynamic nature to meet the children's needs. She actively seeks learning opportunities and finds interest in cooking.
Sowjanya Nakkili
Caretaker
Sowjanya comes from a joint family. Married at a very early age, her mother was her first teacher and she drew inspiration and skills from her mother. She has been blessed with two wonderful children. Her learning started at a young age, she is natural in cooking, managing well with children. Sowjanya has hands-on experience in managing her work with tender care. This has equipped her with the required working skills and empathy to excel as a better caretaker.
Nagamani Rayapureddi
Caretaker
Nagamani hails from a rural background, where life often presents challenges that demand resilience and hard work. Growing up in a village, she learned the value of dedication and the importance of caring for others from a young age. This lifestyle has developed her natural skills of understanding work patterns at Swechha and her kind gestures towards our students shaped her into a good caretaker.
MahaLakshmi
Caretaker
Lakshmi is a mother of two with the calming and pleasant demeanor to care for children. She is persevering and earnest in delivering her duties as well as pursuing learning opportunities.
Sravani Korada
Caretaker
Sravani comes from a big family and is a mother of two beautiful children. Her lifestyle is a testament for her smart work and commitment in providing the best for her family. Insearch of her professional identity she longed to be a part of the childcare at school environment. Her love for helping young children with hygiene has moved her to look for good schools. When found Swechha she found her dreams come true and was motivated to exhibit her skills of care, compassion. Her ability of quick grasping to do the tasks made her one of our best caretakers.
Vanisri Poleti
Caretaker
Vanisri, our dedicated caretaker who brings both warmth and professionalism in her role at Swechha. Being a young mother of two lovely children, her ambition and work ethic shine brightly through every work she does at School. Her enthusiasm for her role tasks are evident in the care and attention she provides to our students and the school environment.
Raju Seela
Caretaker
Raju's educational background includes the completion of his 10th grade and training at the Industrial Training Institute (ITI), where he mastered his technical skills. His respectful and courteous demeanour makes him a favourite among our school children and colleagues alike. His ability to connect with everyone, coupled with his professionalism, sets a high standard for caretaking within our Swechha school.