"The children arrive at school looking somewhat weary, and leave with sparkling eyes. The excitement in their faces is obvious as they beam like early morning sunshine."

Position:
Montessori Teacher

Employed at school since:
August 2002

Education:
University of Puget Sound (U.S.) MACTE 2005
Tribhuwan University (Nepal) Bachelor of Arts and Education

Experience:
1984- 2001 Mahendra Bhawan Girls’ Higher Secondary Boarding School (Nepal)
1983-1984 Sunrise Boarding School, Primary School (Nepal)
1980-1983 Marigold Boarding School, Pre School (Nepal)

Certificates:
MACTE certificate for ages 2 ½ years old through 6 years old

Favorite Children's Books:
The Frog and Toad Treasury by Arnold Label
My Lucky Day by Keiko Kasza
The Missing Manatee by Cynthia De Felice

Personals:
I moved to the United States from the Himalayan Country of Nepal in 2001. My husband, Mohan and I live on Mercer Island. We have been blessed with two children, a daughter, Smriti, and a son, Bishal.

Interests/Hobbies:
Traveling, hiking, swimming, listening to music.