Our Team

Acharya Mandal

14 passionate young educators, founding members, and administrators — all voluntarily dedicating their time and skills to empower the students of Savardhat.

Guiding Lights

Special acknowledgment to the mentors whose wisdom shapes our path.

Sir Vasant Kelkar

Guiding Mentor

A pillar of wisdom and experience, guiding the vision of Prarambha Path with deep educational insight.

Sir Omkar Kelkar

Guiding Mentor

Providing strategic direction and mentorship to ensure the initiative stays true to its Gurukul roots.

Meet the Team

Meet the young changemakers dedicating their time and skills to empower the next generation.

🌱 Founding Members

Chandrashekhar Laxuman Parab Gaonkar

Founding Member

Second Year Bachelor of Science

ContributionCo-founded Prarambha Path Evening School, laying the groundwork for delivering quality education to students of Savardhat village through the Gurukul model.

Future Goal

"Not just to learn, but to see & feel science and math in harmony, dancing through nature, all around,beyond the book, everywhere around."

Anish Bhiva Naik

Founding Member

Second Year Bachelor of Arts

ContributionInstrumental in establishing the school's culture of holistic education, blending academic rigour with arts and social awareness.

Future Goal

"To ensure that education transforms lives, not just transcripts."

Parth Karpe

Founding Member

Second Year, Computer Engineering

ContributionBrings technology and digital initiative to the school, building the digital presence and web infrastructure for PPES.

Future Goal

"To bridge the digital divide and make tech-literacy universal."

Samesh Parsekar

Founding Member

Second Year Bachelor of Science

ContributionPlayed a key role in establishing the foundational science curriculum and fostering analytical thinking among students.

Future Goal

"To inspire every student to ask 'why' and 'how'."

🏛️ Administration

Prathamesh Bhagu Shinde

Administrator

B.A.B.Ed. Graduate

ContributionManages the day-to-day operations, scheduling, and administrative affairs of the school, ensuring smooth functioning of all academic activities.

Future Goal

"To create a structured, nurturing environment where every student can thrive."

Adarsh Sajikumar Pillai

Accounting Manager

Second Year Bachelor of Commerce

ContributionOversees financial planning and resource management, keeping the school's operations sustainable and transparent.

Future Goal

"To guide students to learn with confidence, grow with purpose, and discover their true potential."

🔬 Science Department

Saisha Naik

Head of Science Department

Third Year Bachelor of Science, B.Ed

ContributionLeads the science faculty, designing an inquiry-based curriculum that makes science accessible and exciting for all students.

Future Goal

"To build the next generation of curious, evidence-driven thinkers."

Anisha Gad

Teacher, Science Department

Third Year Bachelor of Science, B.Ed

ContributionConducts hands-on science sessions, making abstract concepts tangible through experiments and real-world applications.

Future Goal

"To ignite a lifelong love for science in every student."

Mansi Mandrekar

Teacher, Science Department

Second Year Bachelor of Arts

ContributionBridges the gap between arts and science, helping students appreciate the interconnectedness of all disciplines.

Future Goal

"To show students that curiosity knows no boundaries."

💻 Science & Digital Wing

Moheet Gaonkar

Teacher, Science Department & Digital Wing

Second Year VLSI Design and Technology

ContributionIntegrates computer science and digital tools into the science curriculum, preparing students for a technology-driven world.

Future Goal

"To make digital literacy a core skill for every student."

Chinmayee Kelkar

Teacher, Science Department & Digital Wing

Second Year Engineering

ContributionSupports both science teaching and the school's digital initiatives, bringing engineering problem-solving into the classroom.

Future Goal

"To empower students to become creators, not just consumers of technology."

📐 Mathematics Department

Salil Parab

Teacher, Mathematics Department

Second Year Bachelor of Commerce

ContributionMakes mathematics engaging and practical by connecting concepts to everyday financial and commercial scenarios.

Future Goal

"To help every student see that numbers tell the story of the world."

📖 English & Social Science

Durva Govekar

Head of English and Social Science Department

B.A.B.Ed. Graduate

ContributionLeads language and social science education, cultivating communication skills, critical thinking, and civic awareness among students.

Future Goal

"To give every student a confident voice and an empathetic worldview."

Roush Fernandez

Teacher, English and Social Science Department

Second Year Bachelor of Commerce

ContributionTeaches English and social sciences with an emphasis on real-world relevance, storytelling, and student expression.

Future Goal

"To Help Students to Become a Better Version of Themselves."

"Acharya Mandal – Where Mentorship Meets Mission."

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