- About Me -
First and foremost, I am a proud mother of two wonderful sons, now young adults. My passion for education ignited at a young age. As a child, I would often play ‘school’ with my younger siblings, adopting a fantasy teacher role that embodied a more affectionate approach than my own school experiences.
During my teenage years, I had the privilege of attending a unique international school founded by J. Krishnamurti. This transformative experience inspired me to pursue a career in teaching. I began my journey at Neel Bagh, a rural school in India for underprivileged children but with a beautiful campus and unique activity-based approach. I then studied Montessori pedagogy and have since explored various progressive educational approaches, connecting with like-minded radical educators who have enriched my understanding of teaching and learning.
One of my most significant experiences was co-designing and developing a small rural school in the UK, where I dedicated 20 years of my career. This all-encompassing journey taught me the essence of engaging with young minds and hearts, and how to create an environment where learning and living are not separate.
Currently, I am focused on reimagining education and collaborating on initiatives that prioritise a deep connection with nature and the cultivation of healthy relationships.
- In Other Woods -
In Other Woods emerges from over two decades of experience in developing an independent school that actively held at the forefront the essential question “what constitutes right education?”.
Shedding conventional and institutional approaches, this endeavour embraced the urgent challenge of seeking a new paradigm for nurturing sane young minds and responsible, caring adults - a task that is increasingly relevant today with the growing malaise of the new generations.
Distilled here are some of the author’s observations, reflections, challenges and insights gained from her pivotal role in this educational journey; no indulgence in theory, no attempt to provide final answers, but rather a refreshing selection of raw material to invite a deeper inquiry into an issue vital for all of us.
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