Our Team

The greatest sign of success for a teacher… is to be able to say, “The children are now working as if I did not exist.”

Dr. Maria Montessori

Moiza Rafath

Founder Director

Moiza is a synergy of thought and action. With her zest to create, ability to think deeply, and collaborate with the right people, she has managed to foster educational spaces that truly function to bring meaning to a child’s life, allow for self expression and build an inclusive community.

After her graduation in Economics and a PG Diploma in Public Relations, she 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, the Netherlands followed by a BEd and an MEd.

She set up Pebble Creek Montessori House of Children in 2005 which organically branched out to Pebble Creek High Montessori School in 2008 and Pebble Creek Life School in 2012. In 2020, she laid the foundation of Indah Erdkinder in Lingapur where adolescents will learn about life, and engage in a wide range of academic disciplines by living and working in a farm.

She believes in the shortest quote of Dr. Maria Montessori “Believe in the child”, and that if observed carefully, every single child will show their 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 finds herself often engrossed in thinking, dreaming and imagining; these have helped her pave the path for the schools so far. She loves reading Montessori philosophy and short articles on education, fiction, discussions, creating educational materials, gardening, sewing, painting and knitting.

Management

Moiza Rafath

Founder Director

Moiza is a synergy of thought and action. With her zest to create, ability to think deeply, and collaborate with the right people, she has managed to foster educational spaces that truly function to bring meaning to a child’s life, allow for self expression and build an inclusive community.

After her graduation in Economics and a PG Diploma in Public Relations, she 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, the Netherlands followed by a BEd and an MEd.

She set up Pebble Creek Montessori House of Children in 2005 which organically branched out to Pebble Creek High Montessori School in 2008 and Pebble Creek Life School in 2012. In 2020, she laid the foundation of Indah Erdkinder in Lingapur where adolescents will learn about life, and engage in a wide range of academic disciplines by living and working in a farm.

She believes in the shortest quote of Dr. Maria Montessori “Believe in the child”, and that if observed carefully, every single child will show their 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 finds herself often engrossed in thinking, dreaming and imagining; these have helped her pave the path for the schools so far. She loves reading Montessori philosophy and short articles on education, fiction, discussions, creating educational materials, gardening, sewing, painting and knitting.

Dr. Prem Kumar

Principal

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.

Shurobi Hindocha

Head Of Training And R&D - Pebble Creek Schools

Shurobi Hindocha is a Mass Communications and English Literature graduate. With several years of experience in Language Skills Assessment, Content Writing, Communications Training and Operations and Management with MNCs and NGOs/NPOs. She found her calling in Education when she discovered Montessori Philosophy. She holds a Primary Diploma – 3 to 6 years, Elementary Diploma – 6 to 12 years, and Certification in Adolescent Education – 12 to 18 years, from AMI, the Netherlands. She holds a B.Ed. degree & a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice. She has been in the field of education for 19 years, and is particularly interested in Developmental Science. She is the School Head at ‘Indah Erdkinder – a Montessori Centre for Study and Work for Adolescents’, and the Head of Training, R&D at Pebble Creek Life School.

As a parent and an Educator, she believes that finding purpose and joy in small moments and life experiences have the greatest impact in building strength, academic potential, joy and resilience in children.

She enjoys writing, dance, music, weaving, crochet and pottery and poetry.

Level Heads

Kavita Sanjivi

Administrative Head

Mercy Jyothsna

Vice Principal

Mercy Jyothsna has been working in the field of education for over eleven years. With a Post-Graduation in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Education in Biology, she brings a strong academic foundation and a scientific approach to her work. Mercy is also a certified AMI 12–18 Orientation Programme, equipping her with the understanding of adolescent development and Montessori principles.

At Pebble Creek Life School, Mercy has taken on several leadership roles over the years and currently serves as Vice Principal . Balancing her administrative responsibilities with her role as a teacher, she remains deeply connected to the classroom.

Beyond academics, Mercy is passionate about dance, which she sees as both a joyful form of expression and an excellent workout. She often mentors students in dance presentations, fostering individual creativity, team synergy, and a love for performance—all while ensuring it remains a fun and enriching experience.

Shalini Chaudhary

Academic Head

Shalini Chaudhary holds a Master’s degree in Economics with a specialization in Development Economics, International Trade, and Public Finance. With over a decade of experience in teaching, research, and academic leadership, she brings a rich blend of expertise to her role as Academic Head at Pebble Creek.

Her teaching journey spans CBSE, IB, and undergraduate curricula. She has led MUN clubs, international exchange programs, and held key roles such as NAAC Coordinator and Head of International Relations. A published researcher, Shalini has worked on topics like micro-financing and women’s socio-economic conditions and is proficient in tools like SPSS.

At Pebble Creek, she drives academic planning, curriculum design, and faculty mentoring, fostering innovative and interdisciplinary learning. Her educational philosophy focuses on nurturing independent, socially aware, and ethically grounded learners.

Administration

Madhavi

Manager - Admin and Admissions

Madhavi is a commerce graduate from Mumbai Varsity and qualified in IATA Professional. She has extensive experience in Administration; after a fruitful career spanning 10 years with Sahara Airlines in Reservation/Ticketing/ Passenger Handling and Administration, she took a sabbatical to attend to two growing sons both of them today pursuing technical education in the US and India. She has also handled Travel Desk and Administration in AMI TECH India Private Ltd for 2 years. She has been happy to work in the ambient surroundings as an Administrator with Pebble Creek since 2017. Her pleasant demeanor and approachability while handling day to day interactions, ensuring smooth relationship between parents, teachers and all support staff, in discharging administrative duties in the school makes Pebble Creek office a welcome place every day!

Santosh Kumar

Accounts In-charge

Santosh supports in managing all financial matters of the school as well as liaison with various government departments. But these are only two of the many hats that he dons at Pebble Creek. He is excited about working with technology and troubleshooting things; out of this passion, he provides IT related support to the team. He is also closely associated with the logistics and procurement team and oversees some of the operations at Pebble Creek. He loves adventure and has a special interest in rock-climbing and rappelling.

Samatha Kantlala

Admissions

Samatha is a Postgraduate in Commerce (Taxation) from Osmania university and also MA B. Ed in Hindi from Prachar Shaba and comes with 8 years of overall experience. She has been exposed to different kinds of work environments in administration and managing people in various roles and responsibilities. She is of the opinion that administrative skills are important, as they enhance the business processes to run smoothly.

When not at work, she loves spending most of her time with family. Her hobbies include listening to Music, Cooking, and Gardening.

Apolina Louis

Librarian

Apolina is working as a Librarian and Parent Communication Coordinator for Pebble Creek. She joined Pebble Creek Life School in April, 2015. Although, teaching has never been her past, she loves to be in the company of children. She is a Commerce graduate and has also completed her Bachelors in Library and Information Sciences. She effortlessly interacts with children from various age-groups. She is well organized, hardworking and is very determined. She has a positive attitude. She also has good communication and inter-personal skills. She is passionate about music and reading.

Deepika Singhireddy

Administration

Deepika is a commerce graduate from Badruka college of commerce and a semi Qualified Chartered Accountant She has completed her Article ship training as an assistant for 3 years. She comes with a work experience in statutory audits, tax audits, bank audits and preparing books of accounts and financial statements.

In her leisure time, she engages herself playing outdoor activities with her 3 year old son.

Primary Montessori

Sheethal Vijayakumar

Academic Coordinator & Level Head

Sheethal holds a Masters degree in Biotechnology from Bangalore University. Her journey into Montessori education began when she developed a deep interest in the philosophy, which she discovered through a variety of subjects during her early years of teaching career. This fascination led her to pursue the AMI Diploma Course, further solidifying her commitment to Montessori principles. She works as an Academic Coordinator and Level Head Primary Montessori. She is also currently pursuing a B.Ed. to expand her knowledge and teaching capabilities.
Her belief is that balancing work and play is important for a child’s development. She feels fortunate to work with children aged 2 to 7 and enjoys seeing them grow and learn. In her leisure time, she loves writing in her diary, drawing, dancing, and traveling.

Veena Jadav

Learning Facilitator

Veena completed her MBA in Human Resource and a bachelor’s degree in commerce.

Her Interest in early childhood education began when she was introduced to the Montessori philosophy during her son’s early years of learning. She was further motivated to pursue and complete the AMI assistant’s course leading her to join Pebble Creek Life School in the Primary Montessori.

Besides teaching , her interest lies in cooking, traveling and music.

Shairoze Manji

Learning Facilitator

Shairoze holds a Bachelors degree in Arts& Economics Honours.
She is passionate about fostering a love for learning in children and completed a Diploma in Primary Montessori from AMI.

She joined Pebble Creek in 2024 and works with 3- 6-year age group children. She strives to create inclusive environments, where every student feels empowered to reach their full potential.

Outside of the environment, Shairoze has been actively involved in voluntary service for more than a decade. She is interested in Art’s & adventure sports and often engages herself in related activities.

Vasudha Medehal

Learning Facilitator

Vasudha has completed her Masters in commerce and worked in banking sector for more than 2 years. She then developed a passion towards the Montessori philosophy during the early years of her son’s schooling, and completed the Primary Montessori Training from Bangalore.

She has over 13 years of experience working with the (2-6) age group and now currently working with the Primary Montessori children at Pebble Creek. Her favourite hobbies are music, dance and sports.

Elementary

Sandhya Tuniki

Learning Facilitator

Sandhya did her graduation in Telugu, and started at Pebble Creek teaching the language to children aged two years to ten years. She says that she is extremely passionate about teaching the language. Sandhya is always keen to learn new things and brings her warmth, kindness and humour to all work she does.

Karne Mamatha

Learning Facilitator

Mamatha has completed her M.A., B.Ed. in Telugu. She comes with a teaching experience in the field of education. She believes in enhancing learning through story-telling and classroom experiences. She promotes fun, growth and a sense of family for her children. She takes on responsibilities with a smile and grace, and fulfills them efficiently without much ado. She is also a district Kabaddi player.

Buddhavarapu Indrasena

Learning Facilitator

Indrasena works in the Lower Elementary as a Hindi teacher. She has completed her MA,B.Ed in Hindi from Barkatullah University.Having nine years of teaching experience, she believes in enhancing learning through story telling. She is passionate about gardening, especially with children, and is always ready and open to the idea of unlearning/learning.

Uha Pappala

Learning Facilitator

Uha Pappala is a passionate and dedicated learning facilitator. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in science and a B.Ed in mathematics and physics.She began her journey at Pebble Creek life school as a language teacher and her close interaction with children sparked a deep appreciation for Montessori philosophy.

Inspired by the Montessori approach to nurturing independence and curiosity, she went on to pursue and successfully completed her Montessori Elementary Certification. She now serves as an Elementary Environment Guide, (6-12) where she brings creativity, warmth, and an inquiry-driven approach to learning. Her goal is to engage children in exploring the wonders of the world, encouraging both critical thinking and joyful discovery.

Beyond the classroom, she is an enthusiastic sportswoman who enjoys playing badminton, cricket, and other energetic games. She also has a love for strategic board games like chess, which she often uses to inspire focus and patience among her students. In her creative time, she enjoys working on art &craft projects, using a variety of materials and techniques, always finding new ways to blend fun with learning.

Sailaja Bhrdwaj

Academic Coordinator

Sailaja is a trained Elementary Educator (ages 6–12) serves as an Educator and Academic Coordinator with over a decade of experience, holding postgraduate degrees in Psychology and Commerce. Further,a graduation in the field of Education and Special Education has guided her to create interest and involve herself with the children. She believes that every child has a creative mind, and guidance in the right direction can produce results beyond our expectations and help in identifying their strengths early.

Mididoddi Nagamani

Learning Facilitator (Telugu)

Nagamani has completed her M.A. and TPT in Telugu. She is an experienced Telugu language facilitator with a strong passion for promoting Telugu culture and literature among students. She works with Upper Elementary students as a Telugu teacher. She is extremely committed to understanding individual students’ needs, interests, and learning styles;thereby is able to support their growth accordingly.

Chetana Sharma

Learning Facilitator

Anusha Rayarao

Learning Facilitator

Anusha Rayarao is a graduate in Life Sciences with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration. Her journey into the field of education began during her college years when she worked as a freelance content developer for an EdTech startup for four years. During this time, she worked extensively on creating customised workbooks and teaching materials for state syllabus schools, bridging learning gaps and aligning them with CBSE and other national curricula to ensure high educational standards. This early exposure sparked a lasting interest in education.
With professional experience in healthcare consulting across various roles such as strategy, process improvement, she brings with her a unique blend of analytical thinking and structured planning. Her passion for Montessori education was kindled with the birth of her first child, inspiring her to pursue a B.Ed and delve deeper into the Montessori philosophy.

Her transition into the education space has been driven by a genuine love for child development and a deep respect for the Montessori method. She believes in nurturing each child’s individuality and creating meaningful learning experiences. With her dynamic background, she contributes thoughtfully to the school community, blending academic insight with a heart for holistic education

Rohini Anup Wanjari

Learning Facilitator

Rohini is a passionate educator who holds a postgraduate degree in Structural Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Education

She combines her passion for lifelong learning with empathy and care in her role as an educator. She also believes that children thrive when their education is meaningful, immersive, and connected to real-world experiences. Her work consistently reflects her belief and her deep-rooted passion for working with children of various age groups, focusing on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and hands-on learning.
As a dedicated and innovative educator, she strives to create dynamic learning environments that inspire and challenge students to reach their full potential she is confident that children can develop decision-making skills that will prepare them for future challenges.

Charitha Naidu Kyanam

Learning Facilitator

With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and a Diploma in Business Operations, Charitha brings over 13 years of diverse industry experience.

Her association with Pebble Creek began as a parent, during her search for a more thoughtful and enriching learning environment for her son. Inspired by the Montessori philosophy and its focus on independent, experiential learning, she transitioned into education and trained as a Montessori guide.

Presently, she is a part of the elementary environment at Pebble Creek, where she finds joy in observing their natural curiosity, guiding their explorations, and celebrating their everyday discoveries.

In her leisure time,Charitha enjoys gardening, traveling, crafting, and curling up with a good mystery novel. Her varied interests and love for learning reflect in her nurturing approach to education and her deep commitment to the school community.”

Middle and Secondary School Years

Mercy Jyothsna

Vice Prinicipal

Mercy Jyothsna has been working in the field of education for over eleven years. With a Post-Graduation in Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Education in Biology, she brings a strong academic foundation and a scientific approach to her work. Mercy is also a certified AMI 12–18 Orientation Programme, equipping her with the understanding of adolescent development and Montessori principles.

At Pebble Creek Life School, Mercy has taken on several leadership roles over the years and currently serves as Vice Principal . Balancing her administrative responsibilities with her role as a teacher, she remains deeply connected to the classroom.

Beyond academics, Mercy is passionate about dance, which she sees as both a joyful form of expression and an excellent workout. She often mentors students in dance presentations, fostering individual creativity, team synergy, and a love for performance—all while ensuring it remains a fun and enriching experience.

Geetha Rani

Academic Administrator (CBSE)/HOD Hindi Dept.

Geetha Rani is a committed educator having over fifteen years of experience. She holds a postgraduate degree and a B.Ed. in Hindi, along with a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice. At Pebble Creek Life School, she has been serving as a Hindi teacher for the last 12 years. Currently, she is also the Academic Administrator for CBSE Grades 1 to 10, the Head of the Hindi Department, and the events Coordinator. Over the years, she has consistently demonstrated an impeccable capacity to lead processes and events with dedication and efficiency. Geetha is now also responsible for the administrative coordination for the entire CBSE wing.

Known for her organizational skills, positive attitude, and strong work ethics, Geetha also possesses excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. She is quick to learn and readily adapts to new approaches in her work. Her passion for dress designing, art and craft, and cooking often finds creative expression in her classroom, enriching her engagement with students.

Dr. Prem Kumar

PRINCIPAL

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.

Angelina Hebzibah

Learning Facilitator

Angelina has over ten years of experience in teaching and she enjoys it very much. She has been associated with Pebble Creek since 2017 and she feels delighted to be part of a positive and caring teacher-team in the school. She has done her Masters in Computer Application and holds a Bachelor’s in Education as well as a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice. She also loves music and is often found mentoring students at Pebble Creek in western vocals. She emphasises that while she teaches, she also gets to learn new things from her students and some of them have inspired her in the most remarkable way. She believes in learning every day and uses every opportunity to build her skills and broaden her perspectives.

Shakuntala

Learning Facilitator

Shakuntala works with Middle and Secondary School children as a Hindi teacher. With over sixteen years of teaching experience, she is able to provide appropriate guidance to secondary school students in language development and preparing for external examinations. She is an MA in Hindi Literature and Political Science, and has a Bachelor’s in Education. Her passion for art and craft, and her education in Home Science has allowed her to instill passion for various handiwork for students at Pebble Creek who have learned tailoring, knitting, embroidery and various crafts from her. Her dedication and hard work keep her students and colleagues on-track with their work.

Rajitha

Learning Facilitator- (MS/SS)

Rajitha Chidura is an accomplished educator with over 16 years of rich experience in the teaching profession. She currently serves as the Head of the Telugu Department at Pebble Creek Life School, where she brings deep linguistic expertise and a passion for teaching to the classroom.
Holding a Master’s degree in Telugu along with a B.Ed., Rajitha blends literary knowledge with strong teaching skills to craft meaningful, context-rich learning experiences.

Rajitha has also completed the AMI Certification 12–18 Orientation Programme, grounding her in adolescent development and Montessori principles which equips her to work effectively with learners aged 12 to 18. A former district-level volleyball player, Rajitha encourages teamwork and discipline. With her genuine dedication to teaching, ever-smiling presence she continues to inspire and nurture young minds, making learning a joyful and meaningful journey.

Shireesha

Learning Facilitator - (MS/SS) (Maths)

Shireesha holds an MSc and a B.Ed.,in mathematics bringing alongwith her 14 years of teaching experience with a deep passion for education. She has worked in various educational institutions, taking on diverse roles such as Academic Dean and Examination Department In-Charge.

In addition to her teaching role, Shireesha enjoys exploring her Art & craft work. Cooking and gardening are also her hobbies

Rajeshree Sengupta

Learning Facilitator - (MS/SS)-(Social Science)

Rajeshree holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology (Honours) from Calcutta University and a Master’s degree in Development Studies from Azim Premji University, Bangalore.She is also pursuing a Cambridge International Diploma in Teaching and Learning from the Indus Training and Research Institute.

Rajeshree has three years of teaching experience at Aimee International School, where she taught IGCSE Global Perspectives. This role allowed her to deepen her understanding of global issues through the Cambridge pedagogy and refine her inquiry-based teaching approach.Currently she is a Social Science Facilitator for Middle Section at Pebble Creek Life School.

Her academic interests are complemented by her love for Kathak and other performative arts, which she believes bring her balance and joy.

Karunakar Reddy Marri

Learning Facilitator

Karunakar holds a Master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and has also completed his B.Ed from Osmania University. Currently, he teaches chemistry at Pebble Creek Life School and has been in the field of education for the last 14 years.

Apart from teaching, he likes to engage himself in outdoor activities.

Gayathri

Learning Facilitator

K Swapna Kavirayani

Learning Facilitator

Department of Counselling and Special Education

Anne Anish

School Counsellor & HOD

Anne Anish has been a development professional for more than a decade. She has a Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Osmania University and MSc Psychology from the University of Madras. She has worked with International Organisations like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Alliance India (AP), Child Fund India and Government Agencies like CAPART and APSACS. She has extensive experience on a wide spectrum of issues like Child development (especially in rural areas and children living in difficult situations), Women empowerment, HIV/AIDS, Health and sanitation, micro-finance and livelihoods. She represented Alliance India in the 8th International HIV/AIDS Congress (UNAIDS). She has been associated with the Hyderabad Academy of Psychology (HAP) as a counsellor providing counselling services to corporates and individuals. She is now realizing her passion for working with children by addressing their psychosocial needs and providing a safe environment to nurture and realize their best potentials. She is deeply committed to the cause of “Helping people help themselves.”

Rachel Nair

Learning Facilitator

Rachel’s journey began in the warmth of her father’s orphanage, where she grew up surrounded by children and a deep sense of care. In 2013, when the orphanage began receiving children with special needs, something shifted; Rachel saw a world that needed understanding, patience, and love. That moment sparked her path into special education, leading her to pursue a Diploma in Early Childhood Special Education, followed by degrees inPsychology and Special Education, and a Master’s in Psychology.

After gaining 5 and half years of hands-on experience with a few organizations in Hyderabad, her journey brought her to Pebble Creek, where she continues to grow and serve with heart.

For Rachel, special education isn’t just a profession, it’s a lifelong mission shaped by empathy, experience, and an unwavering belief in every child’s potential.

Mehjabeen Sultana

Learning Facilitator

Ms. Mehjabeen Sultana is a committed and compassionate Special Educator who brings a strong foundation in inclusive education and child development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and a Bachelor’s in Special Education from the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID).

Ms. Sultana has 3 years of experience before joining Pebble Creek Life School in the Academic Year 2025-26. She continues her mission to create accessible and respectful learning environments through individualized education plans, structured teaching, and differentiated instruction.

Ms. Sultana’s strengths lie in her ability to design need-based intervention strategies, use visual and multi-sensory tools, and build strong rapport with children.

Guided by the principle that every child can learn just not on the same day or in the same way; she tailors her approach to meet each learner’s needs.

Her interests include developing social stories, integrating play-based learning, and supporting communication and language development in children with autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties.

Co-curriculars

Veeresh

Carpentry Facilitator

Veeru is passionate about teaching carpentry to children by capturing their interest. He loves surfing the internet to be able to do innovative things in his classes. One thing which he wants to share with people about his carpentry classes is that children working with various tools is an important experience which we need to provide to our children. Safety measures are non-negotiable but getting minor cuts is also a part of the process and we need to let children experience it. He says that he didn’t complete his schooling because it didn’t make any difference to his life and therefore he teaches and believes in working on skills which can be carried by the children for their whole life and which enable them to be self-sufficient.

Talagama Anand

Pottery Facilitator

Anand is a Clay Master Trainer and has received an award from the Govt. of Telangana for participating as Master Trainer in Skill Upgradation Training on clay Ganapathi and diya making conducted by T.S. MBC Development Corporation. He has completed his Intermediate education and has been associated with Pebble Creek for the past eight years teaching pottery and clay modeling to students across grades.

Naresh Godugu

Health & Physical Education - Head

Naresh is a Physical Educator at Pebble Creek. He was an electronic engineer by chance and now glad to be a physical educator by choice. He completed his schooling in Andhra Pradesh and graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. Since his school days he was enthusiastic about sports where he started his journey as a footballer. Football – his passion made him complete his bachelor’s in Physical Education from Kakatiya University after which he went on to receive All India Football Federation D license certificate from Mumbai. Naresh is a national football player. He loves to be on the ground and enjoys working with kids, coach them and hone their sports skills. He is happy to train, learn and spend time with kids at pebble creek

Madhu

Music Facilitator

Narsing Andol

PE Facilitator

Narsing is a national-level basketball player and was recognized as a star performer in the prestigious Montfort Tournaments. His deep passion for sports and fitness is evident in both his dedication and his active involvement. He personally trains students in basketball, imparting essential skills while also nurturing discipline and teamwork. Through his mentorship, he inspires students to appreciate the value of sports and embrace the true spirit of sportsmanship.

Amulya Vandana

PE Facilitator

Vandana is an MBA and a gold medallist in Human Resources.. After gaining 13 years of experience in the corporate sector, she chose to follow her true calling ; sports and made a bold career shift to pursue her lifelong passion. She holds a master’s degree in physical education from Mahatma Gandhi University, Telangana, and a bachelor’s degree in physical education from Palamuru University.

A national-level softball player, Vandana brings both expertise and enthusiasm to the field. She finds immense joy in sharing her passion with students at Pebble Creek Life School, inspiring them to embrace fitness, discipline, and a strong sporting spirit.

Department of Training

Moiza Rafath

Founder Director

Moiza is a synergy of thought and action. With her zest to create, ability to think deeply, and collaborate with the right people, she has managed to foster educational spaces that truly function to bring meaning to a child’s life, allow for self expression and build an inclusive community.

After her graduation in Economics and a PG Diploma in Public Relations, she 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, the Netherlands followed by a BEd and an MEd.

She set up Pebble Creek Montessori House of Children in 2005 which organically branched out to Pebble Creek High Montessori School in 2008 and Pebble Creek Life School in 2012. In 2020, she laid the foundation of Indah Erdkinder in Lingapur where adolescents will learn about life, and engage in a wide range of academic disciplines by living and working in a farm.

She believes in the shortest quote of Dr. Maria Montessori “Believe in the child”, and that if observed carefully, every single child will show their 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 finds herself often engrossed in thinking, dreaming and imagining; these have helped her pave the path for the schools so far. She loves reading Montessori philosophy and short articles on education, fiction, discussions, creating educational materials, gardening, sewing, painting and knitting.

Dr. Prem Kumar

PRINCIPAL

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.

Shurobi Hindocha

Head Of Training And R&D - Pebble Creek Schools

Shurobi Hindocha is a Mass Communications and English Literature graduate. With several years of experience in Language Skills Assessment, Content Writing, Communications Training and Operations and Management with MNCs and NGOs/NPOs. She found her calling in Education when she discovered Montessori Philosophy. She holds a Primary Diploma – 3 to 6 years, Elementary Diploma – 6 to 12 years, and Certification in Adolescent Education – 12 to 18 years, from AMI, the Netherlands. She holds a B.Ed. degree & a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice. She has been in the field of education for 19 years, and is particularly interested in Developmental Science. She is the School Head at ‘Indah Erdkinder – a Montessori Centre for Study and Work for Adolescents’, and the Head of Training, R&D at Pebble Creek Life School.

As a parent and an Educator, she believes that finding purpose and joy in small moments and life experiences have the greatest impact in building strength, academic potential, joy and resilience in children.

She enjoys writing, dance, music, weaving, crochet and pottery and poetry.

Nisha Sharma

Teacher Educator & Mentor

Nisha Sharma has a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Elementary Education. She also holds a Diploma in Experiential Education and Practice. She is a Certified Global Trainer for ‘Play for Peace’ and a member of ‘The International Play Association’.

Now a PhD researcher in Educational Sciences, she’s been a teacher, teacher educator, school principal, and play facilitator. Her doctoral research at the University of Oulu (Finland) focuses on cultivating teacher playfulness to create enriching and safe learning environments. As a Teacher Educator and Mentor at Pebble Creek, she is determined to create individualised and continuous support for teachers to optimise their potential and delight in the joy of their profession. Drawing on her understanding of Experiential Education and Child Development, she consistently strives to enrich educational experiences for children and educators alike. She brings a wealth of experience, honed over the years, in creating environments where learning is playful, stimulating, and meaningful.

She is passionate about creating sustainable processes and structures for organisational development and empowering teachers. She loves traveling, learning about dinosaurs with her six-year-old son, cycling, dancing and observing people at play.