As August 15th approaches, I reminisce of my beautiful childhood in India. Independence Day is so surreal. We sang the Indian National Anthem and recited the Preamble, and our hearts swelled with pride. I am so proud of my Indian heritage. The … [Read more...]
Every Year is a Montessori Adventure
Tomorrow is an exciting day as we start our 14th year of running our Montessori schools. I can't believe how time has flown and what an enriching experience it has been. My husband, Hemant, has been the backbone and a large reason for our success. He … [Read more...]
The Dream is Alive
Many moons ago when I lived in India, an acquaintance, who was a Reserve in the US Army, gave my family the American Flag as a gift — much to my disappointment. A few years later I moved as a 24 year old to the US. Over the years, the flag has become … [Read more...]
My Floral Canvas
"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers," Claude Monet aptly wrote. Perhaps, my love for flowers and adulation for children made me into a teacher and I feel like a Claude Monet amongst a beautiful field of posies — mine being the … [Read more...]