My Journey & Philosophy
Over two decades spent facilitating joyful classrooms, training grassroots educators, and learning from the children themselves.
A Co-Traveller in Learning
I do not consider myself a traditional teacher, but rather a co-traveller in the learning journey. My work is built upon the philosophies of integral education, the child-centric vision of Gijubhai Badheka, and the activity-based learning movements across India.
For me, classrooms are sacred spaces of self-evolution. True transformation happens when learning becomes stress-free, inquiry-driven, and filled with tactile, hands-on activities.
My professional experience has led me from tribal residential primary schools in Gujarat to remote border classrooms in Nepal and sensitive regions in Jammu & Kashmir. In each of these places, my goal has been the same: to awaken the inner light in every child and helper.
Qualifications & Core Details
- Qualifications M.A. B.Ed (English)
- Home Native Panshina, Surendranagar, Gujarat
- Primary Email 2012dharampur@gmail.com
- Mobile Contact +91 99250 19725
Timeline of Service
🌱 The Early Years
Worked in residential primary schools in tribal regions (Dharampur–Kaparada). Conducted student workshops and initial teacher trainings in collaboration with local grassroots NGOs.
🌿 Project Coordinator at JNPCT
Led continuous teacher training, evaluations, and follow-ups. Empowered 250+ teachers across 30+ Ashramshalas (residential schools for tribal children).
🌳 Campus Director, Shantaba Vidyalaya
Served underprivileged children with holistic care and child-centric education, establishing low-cost teaching learning frameworks on campus.
🌼 Expanding Horizons & Freelancing
Began working as an independent educator and consultant. Collaborated with various schools, educational trusts, and community organizations across India.
🇳🇵 Cross-Border Service (Nepal)
Organized extensive teacher training programs across 21 border villages in Nepal, focusing on school empowerment, language development, and joy in learning.
🇮🇳 Jammu & Kashmir Border Schools
Facilitated teacher training workshops and class-observations in remote and sensitive areas of Uri, Anantnag, and Doda to strengthen public education.
🕊️ Institutional Leadership & Volunteerism
Served as CEO of Diwaliben Trust (2022–2023) and Volunteer at Vishwagram Trust (2016–2022) to design community welfare and rural educational initiatives.