People at Aranya
Anandhi has been connected to Waldorf education since 1996. She co-founded Abhaya, Hyderabad and has been a class teacher and in-house mentor for long years. Presently, she trains and mentors new Waldorf initiatives and teachers across India. At Aranya, Anandhi is a founding member and mentor, planning and offering pedagogic and administrative guidance.
Abhinaya was a Waldorf student and did her high school at a Krishnamurti school. After teaching sociology at the undergraduate level for four years, she taught as a Waldorf class teacher for a brief period. She is a founding member of Aranya, and is involved with pedagogic and administrative support at the centre.
Musharaff is a qualified architect with a background in natural building. Among other things, she has focused on documenting traditional homes and construction methods. Since then, she has delved into various crafts and skills, including permaculture, furniture making, crochet, origami, and macramé. At Aranya, she is the founding kindergarten teacher.
Sirisha has been a kindergarten teacher at Abhaya for many years. She mentors kindergarten teachers in new Waldorf initiatives. She also works extensively with parents, providing guidance and parenting advice. At Aranya, she is the kindergarten mentor.