Kalvikarasi. B

Middle School Educator

Kalvikarasi Acharya is a passionate Mathematics educator with over seven years of teaching experience. She holds an M.Sc. in Mathematics and a B.Ed. with Double Gold Medal distinction. She is committed to making Mathematics engaging, meaningful, and accessible, helping students move beyond merely finding answers to developing conceptual understanding, logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and confidence. Her strength lies in creating an inclusive classroom environment where students are encouraged to question, explore, think independently, and develop a genuine appreciation for Mathematics. She believes that meaningful academic growth goes hand in hand with discipline, values, and emotional well-being. She places strong emphasis on guiding students towards responsible behaviour while being sensitive to their individual needs and perspectives. This enables her to understand, support, and nurture learners as individuals while helping them grow into confident, responsible, and thoughtful young people.

Kannan Marimuthu

Primary Educator

Mr. Kannan Marimuthu is a dedicated and passionate Tamil educator with 16 years of teaching experience. He holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Tamil, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), reflecting his strong academic foundation and commitment to excellence in education. With extensive experience in teaching Tamil across different grade levels, Mr. Kannan Marimuthu is committed to creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment where students develop a deep appreciation for the Tamil language and its rich literary heritage. His teaching approach combines interactive learning, critical thinking, and creative expression, enabling students to build confidence in reading, writing, speaking, and communication skills. He believes that every child has the potential to succeed when guided with patience, encouragement, and meaningful learning experiences. By integrating innovative teaching strategies and activity-based learning into the classroom, he inspires students to become lifelong learners while nurturing values, creativity, and cultural awareness. Mr. Kannan Marimuthu is dedicated to continuous professional development and actively contributes to the academic and cultural life of the school, striving to make learning enjoyable, purposeful, and impactful for every student.

Karthiha. S

Primary and Middle School Educator

I am being a teacher for 14 years now and in French I have a DELF B2 certification from the Education Ministry of France. Sharing my knowledge is my interest learning new things is my passion and I adore children. Being with them and witnessing them bloom is a blessing. My strength is making my students believe that whatever content they are learning is so simple and make them excel it with ease.

Lakshmi Priya Katare

Middle School Educator

I am Lakshmi Priya Katare, an enthusiastic middle school Mathematics educator with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a Master's degree in Mathematics. With seven years of teaching experience, I strive to make mathematics meaningful, engaging, and relevant for every learner. My engineering background has shaped my approach to teaching by enabling me to integrate scientific thinking and real-world applications into mathematics lessons. I believe that connecting mathematics with science fosters curiosity, strengthens conceptual understanding, and develops students' analytical and problem-solving skills. I am committed to creating an inclusive, inquiry-based learning environment that encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong appreciation for mathematics.

Latha. K

Primary Facilitator

am a passionate and dynamic educator with 12 years of teaching experience, committed to creating engaging learning environments. My passion is to nurture independent learners by designing meaningful, learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and critical thinking. My strengths include effective classroom management, creative lesson planning, adaptability, and fostering positive relationships with students and parents.

Lavanya. R. T

Student Counselor - High School

Lavanya Acharya is the High School Counselor, with qualifications in Counselling and Psychotherapy, School Counseling and Career Guidance Counseling. She is passionate about supporting adolescents through the emotional, social and academic challenges of growing up, while creating a safe and empathetic space where students feel heard, understood and empowered. In her role, she works with students on emotional well-being, self-awareness, resilience and healthy decision-making, alongside career guidance and counselling, helping students recognise their strengths, interests and aspirations, explore suitable career pathways and make informed choices about higher education. Her strengths lie in empathetic listening, building trusting relationships, facilitating self-reflection and helping young people connect their individual strengths and values with purposeful choices for their future.

Madhusri. M. G

Art Educator

Madhusri M G is an Art Educator at Chettinad Hari Shree Vidyalayam and a proud alumna of the same institution. Her journey with Hari Shree began as a student in the very first PP1 batch, and she feels privileged to have returned to the school as an Acharya. She is currently in her fifth year as an educator at Hari Shree, making her journey with the school a meaningful full circle. She holds a Bachelor of Visual Arts (BVA) and is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Painting. Alongside her practice as an artist and educator, Madhusri is also a trained dancer and theatre artist, allowing her to explore and engage with diverse forms of creative expression. Madhusri is deeply passionate about working with children and believes that teaching is a continuous journey of learning, unlearning, experimenting and discovering. She believes that art is not merely a form of expression but also a powerful tool for empowerment, self-discovery and understanding the world. She strives to create a holistic learning environment where students are encouraged to observe, question, explore and develop their own perspectives. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that students hold the potential to bring new perspectives and meaningful change. She views learning as an exchange of ideas and insights between the learner and the educator, rather than merely an academic pursuit. Her strength lies in creating an environment where creativity, curiosity and individuality are encouraged, enabling students to discover their own voices through art.

Mahalakshmi. D

Primary Educator

Mahalakshmi is a dedicated Primary Facilitator with three years of experience in nurturing young minds. She champions an interactive and artistic approach to teaching, transforming everyday concepts into vivid, memorable learning experiences. Central to her philosophy is a safe, warm, and inclusive classroom in which every child feels respected, confident, and heard. Through thoughtful collaboration in a co-teaching environment, she ensures that all learners participate meaningfully and equitably. Her enduring aspiration is to make learning joyful and holistic, cultivating curiosity, creativity, and character in every child.

Mangalam Ramesh

Secondary Educator - Tamil Language

Qualification : MA MPhil BEd, Experiance : As teacher PAssion: to teach students about the language (Tamil) in depth To write kavithai and songs is my passions

Manoshakthi. N

Senior Secondary Educator - History

Ms. Manoshakthi N is a passionate educator who has been a part of the school since 2016. She holds an M.A., M.Phil. in History, B.Ed., and an MBA in Human Resource Management, and is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW), reflecting her commitment to continuous learning and holistic education. Beyond the classroom, she has been the Core Team Teacher-in-Charge for the Model United Nations (MUN) from 2016 to 2026, nurturing students' leadership, communication, and global awareness. She has also served as Teacher-in-Charge for the school's flagship cultural events, Vizha and Utsav, and currently leads the SUPW/SEVA programme for Grades XI and XII, encouraging students to become responsible and compassionate citizens. Ms. Manoshakthi believes that every child has untapped potential. She is passionate about mentoring students, especially those who may lack confidence, helping them discover their strengths, develop leadership skills, and believe in themselves. Known for being approachable and supportive, she strives to create a classroom where every student feels valued, inspired, and empowered. Her guiding belief is simple: education should help every learner build their own destiny while making a positive contribution to society.