Our People
Sangita Dudhat
Founder
Sangita Dudhat
Founder
I am creative Sangita.
l love gardening, farming, painting, stitching, pottery carpentry, jewelry making and to do anything that involves creative pursuit. l love to explore new learnings. And above all, I love to make the learning process more enjoyable. Education is the field where you can enjoy your childhood till your end. Here with kids we learn, we laugh, we shout, we cry and enjoy together.
My journey as an educationist started when I was a high school student. I had always been wondering why teachers teach this way and not that way! And I taught myself a lot many things which I could not understand from my class. l started to give tuitions when I was in college and then worked with five different schools and two colleges with M.A.,B.ed.,M.Phil. degrees in my pocket. Somewhere because of the system boundaries l could not pave the way for my creative teaching.
The actual journey of being an educationist started after the birth of my son. I decided to home school my son and during this journey I could see him learning on his own. This strengthened my belief that the children only need the best atmosphere. At present I curate the environment and design the learning processes at Dholakia Nirman for all to bloom at their fullest.
Jaimish Patel
Thanganat mentor
Jaimish Patel
Thanganat mentor
Still in a dilemma of what to do with my life at the age of 22, my parents helped me realize that I was born to be in the field of education. Now 10 years down the line in the teaching profession, I think of it as the best decision of my life. Since then I have enjoyed every single day of work as a teacher and it holds true that when we do what we love, we end up achieving more. I believe that teachers are pillars of strength for its nation and this belief constantly encourages me to share my experiences and learnings with children to illuminate their future and probably help them become great human beings. With Dholakia Nirman, this goal becomes achievable because we both align with the philosophy of freedom and creativity in learning and living.
Hetal Jariwala
Thanganat mentor
Hetal Jariwala
Thanganat mentor
I am Hetal, born in Gujarat with the love for garba and my life mantra is “FEARLESS LIVING AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVING”. I qualified to be a Company Secretary but my love for teaching pulled me into academics.
I easily bond with children and they with me due to my happy-go-lucky attitude. I find happiness in and around them and this makes education two way and fun. I am at Dholakia Nirman because it believes in providing a blooming atmosphere to the children and also believes in their freedom which is an essential element of contributing to happier and responsible citizens. This will automatically help me in fulfilling my obligation towards my country.
Daxa Rangpariya
Kalbalaat mentor
Daxa Rangpariya
Kalbalaat mentor
મારા જીવનનો એક નાનકડો પ્રસંગ શેર કરવા માગું છું. હું જ્યારે દસમા ધોરણમાં હતી ત્યારથી જ મારે શિક્ષક બનવું છે એવો મારો ગોલ હતો અને એમ કરતા કરતા મારો B.A સુધીનો અભ્યાસ પૂરો થયો. હું જ્યારે નાના બાળકોને જોતી ત્યારે મને એમ જ થતું હતું કે આ નાના બાળક સાથે જ કામ કરવું છે. મે વર્ષ 2011 થી નાના બાળકો સાથે કામ કરવાની શરૂઆત કરી તેના માટે મેં ઘણી ટ્રેનિંગો લીધી છે તેમજ બાળકનો સંપૂર્ણ વિકાસ થાય તે માટે હું સતત શીખતી રહું છું. બાળકના મનને સમજવા માટે સતત પ્રયત્નશીલ રહું છું, બાળકને ભરપૂર પ્રેમ આપું છું. હું મારા શિક્ષણક્ષેત્રના પ્રથમ વર્ષના બાળકો જે આજે દસમા ધોરણમાં અભ્યાસ કરે છે તેમને મળું છું ત્યારે તે બાળકો મને એટલા જ ઉત્સાહ અને પ્રેમથી મળે છે એ જ મારી શિક્ષક તરીકેની સાચી સિદ્ધિ છે એ હું દ્રઢપણે માનું છું .
Bhautik Balar
Thanganat mentor
Bhautik Balar
Thanganat mentor
I have achieved M.Sc Mathematics degree from VNSGU and I am pursuing B.Ed from Gujarat University. I have a total 7 years of experience in the education profession working with four different schools. When I was studying in class 8, I wanted to be a math teacher because I was inspired by the teaching style of my science teacher. I love to know about Vedic science hidden in books of Indian culture like Vedas, Brahman texts, Upanishads and I always find opportunities to bring this Vedic Science to the whole world. I have been associated with Dholakia Nirman for the last 2 years and feel that I can fulfill my desire to bring this Vedic science to the fore through it. Dholakia Nirman believes in integrating Indian culture with the changing world and allows sufficient space for exploration for its facilitators and students.
Tanvi Sojitra
Kalrav Mentor
Tanvi Sojitra
Kalrav Mentor
છેલ્લા ૭ વર્ષથી હું હોમસ્કૂલિંગ સાથે જોડાયેલી છું. મારું કોઈ સપનું નહિ હતું કે હું શિક્ષક બનીશ. પણ હા શિક્ષક બન્યા પછી મને મારા શાળાનાં દિવસો નાં અમુક કિસ્સાઓ યાદ આવતા કે હું શાળા માં હતી ત્યારે અમુક શિક્ષકો દ્વારા મારી સાથે ગુસ્સામાં વાત કરવાથી મારો આત્મવિશ્વાસ બિલકુલ જ જતો રહ્યો હતો અને આ કિસ્સા યાદ આવતા મને સમજાતું કે એક શિક્ષકનું વર્તન અને તેના હાવ ભાવ બાળક નાં વિકાસ માટે કેટલા મહત્વના છે. આ માટે મેં ઘણી બધી શિક્ષક તાલીમો પણ લીધી અને શિક્ષક તાલીમ બાદ મારા માં આવેલા બદલાવ થી બાળકો સાથે રહેતા રહેતા હું પોતાને ખૂબ સારી રીતે બનાવી શકી છું. ધોળકિયા નિમાર્ણ નાં વાતાવરણમાં હું બાળક સાથે બાળક બની ને તેની સાથે રમી શકું છું, હસી અને રડી પણ શકું છું અને ઘણું બધું શીખીને શીખવી પણ શકું છું. બાળક સાથે બાળક ની જેમ જેવી છું તેવી રહી પણ શકું છું તેથી મને અહીંયા ખૂબ ગમે છે. આ વાતાવરણ માં મારા બાળકો મને મારી ભૂલ બતાવી શકે છે અને મારી સારી વાતો પણ મને કહી શકે છે. તેમની ભૂલો નો સ્વીકાર કરી શકે છે અને તેમની પ્રશંસા સાચા અર્થમાં સાંભળી સ્વ માંથી પ્રેરણા મેળવી આત્મવિશ્વાસુ પણ બને છે. મને બાળકમાં રહેલ સારાઈ પર સંપૂર્ણ શ્રદ્ધા છે અને આ શ્રદ્ધા જ મને શિક્ષક માટેનું પોશકબળ પૂરું પાડે છે.
Aarti Thaker
Kalrav mentor
Aarti Thaker
Kalrav mentor
I am a person who is passionate about the development and progress of India and strongly believe that nurturing and educating children is the best way to ensure a sustainable path to nation’s progress. I am always happy and hopeful amongst children but in general I am always a favorite amongst people of all ages. With decades of experience in teaching, I know I can contribute to nurturing lifelong love for learning in children. My lessons are created with a view to make them exciting, authentic, engaging and relevant to the lives of my students.
Zarana Kanakiya
Kilkilaat mentor
Zarana Kanakiya
Kilkilaat mentor
હું તમને મારાં જીવન ની એક વાત કરવા માંગુ છું. એક વિદ્યાર્થીના જીવનમાં ટીચરનું શું મહત્વ છે એ વાતની અનુભૂતિ મને મારા જીવનમાં થઈ છે હું જ્યારે કોલેજમાં હતી ત્યારે મને એક એવા ટીચર મળ્યા કે જેના થકી મને એક વાત સ્પષ્ટ પણે સમજાઈ ગઈ કે જે બાળકો ને સમાજ ડિસેબલ કહે છે એવા બાળકોના જીવનમાં મારે ખુશી લાવવી છે અને એટલા માટે મેં સાયકોલોજી સબ્જેક્ટ પસંદ કર્યો. ત્યારબાદ મેં PGDRP (Post Graduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Psychology ) નો અભ્યાસ કર્યો અભ્યાસ પૂર્ણ થયા બાદ મેં એવા ઘણા બાળકોની સાથે પર્સનલ માં કામ કર્યું છે અને મને એ ક્ષેત્રમાં ઘણી સફળતા પણ મળી છે. હાલમાં હું નાના બાળકો સાથે કામ કરી રહી છું– તેમના મનને સમજી શકું અને તેમને ખુશ રાખી શકું એ મારા જીવનનું ધ્યેય છે.
Mamta Jogia
Thanganat mentor
Mamta Jogia
Thanganat mentor
I believe that each individual has a unique set of strengths and limitations and that is what leads him on his life path. The comprehensive and inclusive approach that I have gathered over 16 years of teaching experience helps me understand children and appreciate their uniqueness. I can work on both aspects- foster strengths and guide through limitations to sculpt a good human. Also my education- bachelor and masters degree in education has further enhanced my techniques to guide the children reach their milestones.
At Dholakia Nirman, the integration of Indian and modern culture is a unique concept where the knowledge of shlokas alongside robotics and coding help kids bloom to their full potential.
Kezrina Jungalwala
Kilkilaat mentor
Kezrina Jungalwala
Kilkilaat mentor
I live by the words "What goes around, comes around" and it helps me be a simple, approachable, caring person and that is my sole purpose in life- to be a good human first. From being a qualified Dietitian to a manager, and working for almost a decade in a reputed company I was still seeking for the kind of work which I would enjoy thoroughly. Always having loved being around children and the teaching trait in my Parsi DNA , drew me towards Dholakia Nirman, a community where everyone is loved, encouraged & allowed to grow according to their pace, will and interest. My contribution here shall be, to create an atmosphere that is stimulating, motivating and adaptive to the very needs of children and being a warm and caring mentor. I wish and strive for my children to be successful learners, bloom as a good human being and a responsible citizen.
Kanksha Shah
Kalbalaat mentor
Kanksha Shah
Kalbalaat mentor
I have a Masters degree in Literature and have pursued several training courses to become a good educator. Before coming to Dholakia Nirman, for three years, I was teaching in a conventional school. Although I was happy there, I was never completely satisfied, something was missing. The fixed syllabus and burdened education system never let me reach my full potential. Because of these past experiences I believe Dholkia Nirman is my happy place. Here we make the kids learn what they wish to and how they wish to without the burden of rigid curriculum. Not only kids, the whole community learns and grows simultaneously. Being the mentor of the youngest children makes me love the work I'm doing.
Dhanusha Desai
Kalrav mentor
Dhanusha Desai
Kalrav mentor
My quest for knowledge and passion for learning new things has led me into the teaching profession. I have done a Ph. D in English and have taught undergraduate and postgraduate students for more than 15 years. But it was only after my child's birth, I realised that I get immense joy and satisfaction when I am with younger kids. Since curiosity and exploration come naturally to them, I identify myself very easily with them and vice versa. Being born and brought up in Mumbai I yearned for such a learning and teaching space which would be close to nature. Dholakia Nirman is blessed with nature's enchanting beauty. It is a wonderful blend of nature, culture and technology where children 's curiosity and happiness is nurtured without hampering their freedom. And this is the very reason I chose Dholakia Nirman. I consider myself fortunate to share my quest for knowledge with the future citizens of the nation, such a noble way of paying back to society and my country.
Niraj Vaghasiya
Admin Manager
Niraj Vaghasiya
Admin Manager
મારુ નામ નિરજ વઘાસિયા છે. હુ છેલ્લા 4 વર્ષ થી ધોળકિયા નિર્માણ સાથે જોડાયેલો છુ. મારુ કામ એડમિન વર્ક નુ છે. પણ હુ અહિયા શા માટ્ટે જોડાયેલો છુ એનુ એક અદ્ભુત કારણ છે. મને નાના બાળકો બહુ ગમે છે એટલુ જ નહી બાળકો ને પણ હુ બહુ ગમુ છુ. બાળકો ને મારી સાથે કામ કરવાની બહુ મજા આવે છે બહુ ખુશ ખુશાલ રહે છે એ જોઈ ને હુ પણ અતિ આનંદ મા રહુ છું. હુ જ્યારે અભ્યાસ કરતો ત્યારે મારા શિક્ષકો ને મારા પ્રત્યયે બહુ પ્રેમ ને લાગણી હતી. કારણ કે ત્યારે હુ એક નાનો બાળક હતો. બાળક હંમેશા શિક્ષકો ને પ્રિય હોય છે. તે જોઈ ને હુ પણ બાળક ઉપર પ્રેમ અને ઉત્સાહ વધારતા શીખ્યો. બાળક નો ઉત્સાહ અને આત્મવિશ્વાસ વધે એ જ સાચુ ઘડતર છે.
Mangalvardhandas M S
Indian culture facilitator
Mangalvardhandas M S
Indian culture facilitator
B.Sc, Vedantacharya, GSET, UGC- NET, motivational speaker, writer and freelance researcher- these are some of the hats I wear. I'm living with the motto "सत्यं परं धीमहि" and "ज्ञानमूलं गुरोः कृपा". Teaching is my passion and I believe that knowledge is a treasure that you can grow by sharing with others. I believe a true teacher can make unbelievable transformations in society. And that’s the reason why I became a teacher. I've seen that Dholakia Nirman is on the true path to nurture children who will grow up to contribute to this nation.
Shyamal Bhagwati
Traditional art facilitator
Shyamal Bhagwati
Traditional art facilitator
I have secured a Post Graduate Diploma in Fashion Entrepreneurship & successfully running a boutique in Surat. I have been teaching tribal art forms at national as well as international levels. My passion for tribal art and concern for its conservation has led me to the teaching profession. When it comes to children I work by the quote 'Deepen the roots, broaden the vision'. I interweave different subjects and life skills while teaching arts. Childhood is a short season to plough the field for the best life. DN believes in giving freedom of experiments leading to experiences which further leads to judgements. Giving equal importance to life skills in the curriculum makes the upcoming generation resilient and ready.
Karine Vango
French and English facilitator
Karine Vango
French and English facilitator
Trained as a Montessori facilitator, I initiated both my children to hands-on concept. Unsatisfied with Montessori's rigid educational approach, as a family, we decided to leave England and explore Europe. Over the last five years, we lived in Germany, Italy and France, visited Switzerland, Denmark, Bulgaria, Thailand and brushed with neuro-education, Forest School, homeschooling and open learning along the way. We anchored in India where we settled for work. Dholakia Nirman, an educational community which applies education to day-to-day life and believes in stress free teaching was a fateful encounter. That’s where I found joy facilitating the learning of an amazing group of students, including my son Dorian.
Er. Nayan Hirapara
Robotics and Coding Mentor
Er. Nayan Hirapara
Robotics and Coding Mentor
I Am Living with Life Quote – “Don’t Just Learn, Experience, Don’t Just Read, Absorb, Don’t Just Think, Ponder, Don’t Just Dream, Do and Live”. I am qualified to be an Electronic and Communication Engineer. My Interest And My Love For technologies, coding, design thinking and creativity pushed me into the education field. My purpose behind becoming a teacher is to ignite the same kind of passion in young people. I believe in today's world it is a great subject to explore and be used to solve problems. As a teacher I am more than just an educator– I am a mentor, a confidant and a friend. I make parents see their children for who they are and what they can be. I make a difference..
Akash Rana
Music teacher
Akash Rana
Music teacher
My Father is a music teacher and that has been my connection with music and musical instruments since I was a child. Music gives me motivation, joy, relaxation and much more. Music has the power to change anyone’s mood and of course it allows for boundless creativity. I want to explore music deeply and that’s why I selected music as my career. I have obtained Sangeet Visharad in Indian Classical music with specialization in vocal, harmonium and guitar from Akhil Bhartiya Gandharva Mahavidyala, Mumbai. I have completed my Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics & Communication from SCET, Surat. I believe in ‘learning with fun’ and that’s how I teach. I run ‘Kalrav-School of Music’ where I have been teaching since 2015. I joined Dholakia Nirman in August 2019. Here I find flexibility and freedom to teach with creativity.
Shakeel Painter
Skating coach
Shakeel Painter
Skating coach
I have studied B.P. Ed and have more than 25 years of experience teaching sports. I have participated in Roller Skating Federation of India and 36th National Games 2022 as a technical official and Inline freestyle skiing as judging panel. I have won National awards and International medals. When I am coaching, I always believe that every student has the potential to become a champion. I try my best to bring out the huge caliber and the champion in every student. I would like all my students to be the best sportsperson and have success in life.
Divyesh Rathod
Dance teacher
Divyesh Rathod
Dance teacher
મારુ નામ દિવ્યેશ છે. હૂ છેલ્લા 10 વર્ષથી ડાન્સ ટીચર ની ભૂમિકા અલગ અલગ કલાસીસ અને સ્કૂલો માં ભજવું છે જેમ કે એસ ડી પી સી ડાન્સ એકેડેમી, સેવન દે સ્કૂલ, લોક ભારતી સ્કૂલ , વાડીયા વુમન્સ કોલેજ, કે પી કોમર્સ કોલેજ, ફીલ ધ આટ ડાન્સ સ્ટુડીઓ અને તે ઉપરાંત બીજે પણ. મારી આ ડાન્સ ની જર્ની 2012 થી થઈ હતી જયારે મે એક વિદ્યાથી હતો.અને મને ત્યારથી જ ડાન્સ કરવું અને કરાવવું ઘણુ પસંદ છે. આ મારા માટે કામ નહીં પણ મારી ખુશી છે જે બાળકો ને વહેંચવાનુ મને બો પ્રિય છે બાળકો ને પણ મારા સાથે ધણી મજા આવે છે, અને તેઓ તરત થી શીખી લે છે. હૂ તેઓ ને ધણી ડાન્સ સ્ટાઈલ શીખવું છું, જેમ કે Bollywood, Contemporary, Folk dance, Hip hop , House , Locking Popping and all.
Mehul Chitroda
Yoga Teacher
Mehul Chitroda
Yoga Teacher
I have a deep interest and passion for Yoga. I have diploma in Yoga and have associations with several yoga communities- Director at the International Yoga Alliance, Coordinator at World Yogasana Sports Federation & Asian Yogasana Sports Federation, Founder - Prasann Yogpeeth, Secretary at the Yogasana Sports Association Of Gujarat, Secretary at the Pittu Association of Gujarat. I am a world yoga champion. When I teach yoga I incorporate breathing and meditation to build focus and concentration. Practicing yoga builds physical, mental and social discipline.
