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Geeta Paranandi
I founded the Bal Vikas in the year 2003. My intention was to teach children slokas and bhajans; I thought in my mind I will do this even if I have only five kids. The very first day there were more than a dozen kids. The next year there were 30 kids and it increased year after year.
Today we have around 70 kids in different age groups. The program has also grown much bigger with the teaching of Ramayana, Mahabharatha, doing meditation, children coming up and telling interesting stories with moral values. The children have blossomed so beautifully. Along with the children, teachers have also grown. Some of them have learnt to act, some to direct plays, some to sing, etc.
I pray to Baba to keep this momentum growing! Sai Ram. |
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Haritha Chintarlapalli
Haritha has been part of Balvikas for past 4 years. She teaches Group 1. Also teaches Telugu. Haritha says “ I am very privileged to be a part of Balvikas, it has become like a family to me. Along with the kids, I am also learning a lot every week with a team of very talented teachers.” |
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Mamta Pandya
Mamta is a group 1 teacher. She has been teaching group 1 since September 2004. She loves to come to Bal Vikas every Sunday. Mamta says "It is fun to watch our children grow. Balvikas has become such an important part of my life". |
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Vibhav Malhotra
Vibha has been teaching BalVikas students since Feb.2006. Vibha teaches Group 2. She says " I am getting more and more interested into my religion as I am teaching my kids. “It is a lot of fun to teach these topics on relegion and values. It is very rewarding to see the faces of young children when for example, they suddenly understand and start practicing these values in their daily life. Seeing their faces is pure enjoyment for me." |
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Geeta pamnani
Geeta is a teacher for the last two years teaching Hindi. She says" My aim is to make sure kids learn & preserve our cultural & tradition. I am proud to be a part of balvikas. |
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Kavitha Shah
Kavita has been a Balvikas teacher from past 3 years. Says Kavita, "It has been the most fulfilling experience. I love meeting new people and working with kids. Balvikas has given me that opportunity to make new friends and teach kids. " Kavita Shah. |
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Kaumudi Wadgaonkar
Kaumudi is Group 3 teacher since Yr. 2008. She also handles our Library along with her huband Raj. Kaumudi talks about her sense of fullfillment " One is always in search for an inner feeling of accomplishment and gratification that does not necessarily have to be lauded with medals or certificates. For the past few years since I started coming to the Sai Mandir and Balvikas, I have been seeking ways to give back to the community which has provided me with all the comforts of life. About a year ago, I decided to sign up as a teacher for the 11-12 year old Balvikas group and ever since I have experienced an enormous sense of gratification! I consider myself truly blessed! |
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Sonal Jhawar
Sonal Jhawar is a Hindi Teacher. She is right now enjoying her two kids at home and here is what she says " I love teaching, so here I am –teaching Hindi at temple. I believe that knowledge multiplies when shared in right meaning and sharing always gives happiness. If I could contribute even slightly in passing on our cultural traditions and ethics to next generation – that’s an achievement for me." |
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Rashmi
Rashmi has been with BalVikas since the very first class.
Rashmi's thoughts: " My two kids Gokul and Vivek have been blessed to
be a part of BalVikas. With Geeta Aunty's encouragement and support
from my husband Ram, I continue to teach. I love teaching the kids". |
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Anju Jawahar
Anju Jhawar works with kids in group II who are ages 7 to 9. She has been with Balvikas since its inception here in Baldwin; joined to sign up her son who was then five years old. Not only him but now her daughter who is seven has also personally reaped great benefits from this program. Anju says "I feel that spending time with the little kids and sharing some of the rich Indian religious and spiritual heritage with them is very fulfilling. A big thank you to Baba for making it possible for us." |
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