About us

We welcome you to Edistää!!

At Edistää, there is a strong focus on social collaboration, working in groups, where each child is an equal participant having their thoughts and questions valued.

Our Reggio inspired curriculum also combines the best practices of Montessori and STEM based methodology to create and foster an interactive learning environment – that not only helps children form an understanding of themselves; but also find their place in the world through their interactions with others.

Our Vision

“To encourage a culture of mutual respect and learning to create independent global citizens, who are capable of innovatively finding solutions within the environment by incorporating best preschool practices around the world”.

OUR TEAM

Children have a hundred ways of thinking, of discovering, of learning. Through drawing and sculpting, through dance and movement, through painting and pretend play, through modelling and music and that each one of these hundred languages is valued and nurtured at Edistää. Our role as adults is to observe children, listen to their questions and provide children with opportunities to explore these interests further. The bond that teachers and our support staff share with the children reflects the warmth, love, and culture of our school.

Our Promoters

Mrs. Anar shah

(Principal)

Mrs. Anar Shah is an MBA from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. Her corporate career spans over 8 years as a strategy consultant in India and abroad. She is the founder principal of our school. She is also an active member of the Reggio Emilia India Foundation. She is currently pursuing training in Montessori education from the USA and is also training under the STEM Centre of Excellence, USA.

Ms. Poonam Merchant

(Director)

Ms. Poonam Merchant is a Masters in Commerce with a background in finance and investments. Having worked in the finance sector, Ms. Poonam decided to venture into starting a preschool of her own. She is our founder director and handles administration and parent liasoning for our school.

Our Facilitators

Our Board of Advisor

Dr. Paddy Sharma

(CEO – Stem Centre of Excellence)

Dr. Paddy Sharma is a doctorate from Vanderbilt University USA. She has received several awards for her prolonged contribution to the field of education and understanding the need for experiential learning. Her yearlong expertise has proven vital in executing the idea of experiential learning in USA.

R.B. Fast

(Director, Beeline Consulting, U.S.A.)

RB is a Masters in Early Childhood care from Walden University, USA. RB Fast is a world renowned certified Montessori expert. From the Association Montessori Internationale, an organization founded by Dr. Montessori. As a Montessori and school leadership coach, RB helps schools apply smart strategy as they grow, improve, and transition to new ideas. RB has supported change in hundreds of schools across the globe. 

Dr. Lisa Stueve

(Stem Centre of Excellence)

Dr. Lisa works to supports the vision and mission of STEM towards interdisciplinary STEM education , while creating opportunities to collaborate with all stakeholders including schools, research facilities and systems.

Dr. Kanya Greer

(Coordinator- Stem Centre of Excellence)

Dr. Greer works to develop grant collaborations around K-20 STEM Education. Collaborations consist of post-secondary faculty, school systems, business partners, and research institution across Georgia and the country. In addition, she assists with the administration of funded proposals and promotes STEM Outreach.

HEALTH, HYGIENE AND SAFETY

Children have the right to a safe and healthy environment, where they comfortable to explore, discover, challenge and understand their physical worlds without fear. At our school, health and safety is of prime importance.

Our safety policy includes the following:

  • Temperature check as we enter the school everyday.

  • Demarcation of spaces with safety gates and railings wherever required.

  • Careful selection of developmentally appropriate toys and learning tools.

  • Periodic sanitization of materials used at school.

  • Training of teachers and staff in basic first aid.

  • Mandatory fire drills conducted with the children on a regular basis.

  • Security personnel to monitor all children, parents and visitors to the school.

“Happy and healthy children are ready to take on the next new stage of life.”