Meet Our Team
Get ready to meet the trailblazing team that's changing the game in shaping the future of STEM education!
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Ritu Jhaveri
CEO and Co-Founder
Say hello to Ritu, our fantastic co-founder at the heart of our STEM education journey. From crafting exciting STEM programs to teaming up with top-notch experts, Ritu shapes the way we learn. With over 12 years as a school administrator, educator, and curriculum specialist across Dubai, Singapore, India, and Canada, she's a true education explorer. Her passion? Whipping up innovative learning adventures and sharing them far and wide!
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Sakshi Sethi Anand
COO and Co-Founder
Meet Sakshi, the dynamo co-founder with a wealth of experience in education and human resources. At Deschool, Sakshi wears many hats, spearheading operations, talent acquisition, and partner relations. With over 12 years in education and recruitment, she's our Chief Operating Officer, ensuring our ship sails smoothly. And did we mention she's a trained engineer with an MBA to boot?
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Rebeka Ly
Director of Education
Introducing Rebeka, the 'heart educator' of the Deschool family. She's all about crafting meaningful connections for students through hands-on experiences and heartfelt conversations. From Toronto to Thailand, Philippines to Quebec, Rebeka's teaching journey is diverse and enriching. Armed with a Master of Teaching degree from the University of Toronto, she's our expert in bringing science to life. At Deschool, she's the architect behind tailor-made STEM workshops that bridge classroom theory with real-world wonder.
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Purvee Chauhan
Programme Designer
Meet Purvee, our curriculum whiz! Armed with a Harvard Master's in Education, she's a tech-innovation maven. From NYU to ASCD, her journey has been nothing short of inspiring. As an Engineering Education Researcher, she even penned a book on teaching STEM with robots! With her heart set on transforming education, she skillfully crafts impactful solutions that ensure student success here at Deschool. When not shaping minds, she's exploring art and literature.
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Smriti Hazarika
UI/UX Designer
Smriti is a creative, strong and motivated UX/UI designer with a passion for solving problems and creating intuitive, user - centered designs. With her strong experience in conducting user research, creating wireframes and prototypes, Smriti brings the team's vision to life on the website.
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Sailajan Sivalingam
Full Stack Developer
Meet Sailajan, our web wizard, turning code into captivating digital spells! From building robots to designing websites, Sailajan has come a long way from his mechanical engineering background. As a full-stack developer, Sailajan is a coding ninja who loves turning clients' visions into reality. When he's not busy coding, you can find Sailajan geeking out about cinematography or sipping on a glass of coke while his code compiles.
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Ekaterina Shilina
Full Stack Developer
Meet Ekaterina, our talented full-stack developer. She holds a master's degree in engineering. Passionate about technology and problem-solving, she finds balance through her love for playing the piano and teaching music to kids. Her creative spirit enriches our team, making her a valued asset both in and out of the office.
Say hello to the rockstar team behind the Deschool STEM programmes! This group of awesome people are shaking up the world of STEM education with their cutting-edge ideas and innovative approach to learning. With a passion for pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo, this team is dedicated to creating a new era of STEM education that is more dynamic, engaging, and learner-centered than ever before. From seasoned educators to curriculum experts, each member brings their own unique skills and experiences to the table, creating a powerhouse team that is poised to revolutionize the way we learn.