Core

The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile. The optimal experience is thus something that we make happen.

Flow Theory (Mihly Csikszentmihly)

Moiza Rafath

Founder Director

Moiza Rafath is a graduate in Economics and has a PG Diploma in Public Relations. She has earned a rich experience in Hospitality, Banking and Healthcare industries before she heard her calling for Education. She stepped into the field of Education with her Montessori 3-6 Diploma from AMI, Netherlands, followed by B. Ed. Her training set the stage for all things she undertook. She set up Pebble Creek Montessori House of Children in 2005, followed by Pebble Creek High Montessori School in 2008 and Pebble Creek Life School in 2012.

She believes in the shortest quote of Dr Maria Montessori “Believe in the child”. She believes that if observed carefully, every single child will show her/his true potential. With her passion for Montessori education and a dream to have a school with no boundaries, she walks into the school with joy each day. She aspires to set up a farm that will be a learning space for children. Her special interest are thinking, dreaming and imagining, these have helped her pave the path for the school so far. Besides this, her interests are reading Montessori philosophy and short articles on education, discussions, creating educational materials, gardening, sewing, painting, knitting and reading fiction.

Dr. Prem Kumar

Principal, PCLS

Dr. Prem Kumar is a PhD in Mathematics and naturally passionate about the subject. In his career spanning two decades, he has worked as senior faculty in Mathematics in schools affiliated to various state boards, CBSE and ICSE, and has held the position of Principal of schools across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. Dr. Kumar has been actively involved in textbook revising committees of CBSE and has an in-depth knowledge and expertise of the CBSE curriculum. He also is a trainer of Mathematics Pedagogy and Joyful Mathematics, and has authored several Mathematics books. Finding alignment of his Mathematics background with the Montessori methodology, he feels that the entire school is like a thriving Math lab when he observes students work with various materials, be it a toddler or an elementary child. He believes that he is blessed with effective administration skills and knowledge required in a school leader to provide any organisation a robust structure to operate within.

Arindita Gogoi

Vice Principal

Arindita is a graduate in Mass Media and Mass Communication from Delhi University. She has a BEd, a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practices, an Advanced Professional Diploma in Training and Behavioural Management, and a Certificate in Film Appreciation. She has been an expressive arts facilitator at PYE Global Network’s Power of Hope program for adolescent youth (USA). Arindita is also the co-founder of a not for profit organisation that works for the empowerment of the Adivasi community of Assam, and has prior professional experience in the field of media production, documentary filmmaking, book publishing, event management, travel and outdoor adventure, and expressive arts for people with diverse needs. She has been working with children since 2007. She believes that Pebble Creek’s strength comes from its earnest people, and she aims to strengthen collaborations, create smooth flow of communication, and build upon the diversity in the community to bring valuable exposure to our children’s lives. Witnessing the children imbibe the spirit of empathy, compassion and inquiry as they grow, keeps her motivated day in and day out.

Shurobi Hindocha

Principal, PCHMS

Shurobi Hindocha is a Mass Communications and English Literature graduate. She has many years of freelance and full-time experience in Language Skills Assessment, Content Writing, Communications Training and Operations and Management, along with experience working with a few NGOs/NPOs. She found her calling in Education, Montessori and has a Diploma in 3 to 6 years and 6 to 12 years, Primary and Elementary Diplomas from AMI, the Netherlands. She holds a B.Ed. Degree and a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice. She has been in the field of education for over 13 years, and is particularly interested in Learning and Developmental Science.

As a parent and an Educator, she strongly believes that learning comes naturally to all children and it is the ‘everyday experiences and moments in life that have the greatest potential and also equal if not more impact than academics and skill building, on the overall development and wellbeing of children. She enjoys writing, dance, music, handcrafts like weaving, crochet and pottery, photography, poetry, and philosophy.

Kavita Sanjivi

Vice Principal

Kavita is a post graduate in English literature and holds a Bachelor’s degree in education. She has a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practices.
Her exposure to child centered approach in education during her daughter’s early schooling years, inspired her to make teaching as a career. She feels that the best part of teaching is learning from each other’s strengths, which will invariably help contribute meaningfully to the society.
Besides facilitating children’s learning, she is passionate about sustainable living practices, gardening, music, art and craft.
Pebble Creek’s holistic approach towards education and mindful practices resonate with her passion and interests and her role as the Vice Principal here, gives her an opportunity to do what she believes in.

Pragathi Pulimamidy

Co-ordinator,LE (PCLS)

Pragathi has an M.A. in Public & Personnel Management. Having been introduced to Montessori education in the US, during her stint there and in quest for Montessori education for her children, Pragathi ended up making her career in teaching. In her long-standing association of over a decade with Pebble Creek, beginning as an Assistant Teacher and covering differential aspects of the school operations – administration, coordination etc. Pragathi presently works with the Lower Elementary students as a facilitator for learning as well as the Level Coordinator. In an effort to better her love and passion to work with children, and for her own personal and professional development she completed her AMI Montessori Elementary Diploma as well as a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practices. Prior to joining Pebble Creek, she has worked in Hospitality, Healthcare and IT. She is also passionate about photography, various art forms, travel – knowing new places and is in constant search for more knowledge. She is also a firm believer of leading by example.

Shaurya Pratap

Experiential Educator

Shaurya worked as an engineer in a leading telecom company for several years before finding true meaning in working with children. He moved to the world of outdoor education and facilitation during which he facilitated outdoor camps, astronomy based programs and snow expeditions. He has a BEd, a Diploma in Experiential Education, WAFA (Wilderness Advanced First Aid) from NOLS, and has completed the AMI Montessori Adolescent Orientation (12-18 years). He actively incorporates experiential games and tools to explore group as well as individual needs and behaviour. His endeavour is to connect people with their own selves and the world around them by engaging with the outdoors and the natural world. He feels his work as an educator will have true meaning if his students remain open to learning throughout their lives.