Beyond 8: Transformative Pathways to Liberal Education

GOWRI

Academic Head

BHANU SHANKAR

Governor of Education

Dr. Bhanu Shankar comes with diverse experience in India and the Middle East. Besides teaching, she has headed schools, conducted language and communications workshops for companies and supported various school start-ups. A CELTA certified instructor and CENTA assessor, she is a recipient the 2014 British Council ELTReP Award. Bhanu Shankar has implemented Shared Reading strategies in schools and also has been a teacher advisor for the Model United Nations programs and. She also conducts capacity building workshop for educators.

DEEPTI NAGESH

Learning Navigator

I'm a Biology Facilitator at Beyond 8, and I'm passionate about my work. Even with the mundane tasks, I find innovation in everything and look forward to each day as an adventure. Working with new people and in unknown spaces is a challenge that I embrace. My family consists of a loving husband and a caring 9-year-old son, and my parents are my biggest source of motivation for teaching. I enjoy experimenting with teaching and learning strategies using research methodologies. I'm excited for each new day and can't wait to see what tomorrow brings.

SURODEEP MUKHERJEE

Learning Navigator

Hi! Deep from Beyond8 Bengaluru here. I am an English Literature, Language and Global Perspectives facilitator. 15 years of teaching the CAIE and IB curriculum, in Singapore, Kolkata and Bangalore has aided me to fathom the benefits of a student-centric curriculum. I aim to inspire students to be principled risk-takers and empathetic change makers in the B8 ecosystem and beyond. And, the journey will be full of fun, laughter, games, music and so much more!

NAVEEN SANTHANAM

Technology Enabler

SUJATHA KANNAN

College Pathways Counsellor

KAREN SAVARIRAYAN

Learning Navigator

Karen has over 7 years of experience in teaching English Language and Literature for the CAIE curriculum. She holds a pre-doctoral degree from the University of Madras on English language Teaching (ELT). As an ELT expert, she has conducted various workshops in schools to facilitate the learning of English through theatre and drama and also studied the implications of it in the classroom. Karen's classroom is a fun place to learn English through various mediums ranging from music, dance, science to even economics!

SARALA ARUMUGAM

Business Process Improvement Lead

I am a Business Improvement Process Lead with a passion for achieving goals and learning new processes and technologies. I support cross-functional teams in establishing a culture of continuous process improvement, including MSA and CAIE accreditation, to meet all KPIs. I use analytics to predict learning potential and integrate it into the learning system. I enjoy creative problem-solving while maintaining compassion and service excellence. With seven years of experience in IT and education sectors, plus a year in UK teacher training, I currently have three years of experience in strategic process improvement.

SHANTHI VENKATESH

Learning Facilitator

SHRIVIDHYA

Learning Navigator

Shrividhya from Beyond 8 Bangalore. I am the Psychology and Economics facilitator here. I love learning, growing, being inspired, and fascinated with anything around me. I am a Liberal Arts and Humanities graduate. I believe in practicing empathy in all spaces and encourage my learners to do the same.

SWATI RAMKUMAR

Enrolment Counsellor

I am Swati, a former educator turned Learning Pathways Counsellor at Beyond 8. Through this role, I get to have some great conversations with learners and their families, courtesy- our deeply engaging enrollment process. I continue to stay academically relevant through my role as a Cambridge Assistant Examiner for AS and A level Business. Work aside, I spend my time learning and singing Hindustani classical music, working on my fitness goals, scouting for offbeat travel experiences and collecting books (I TRY to read as many as I can!) from authors across the world.

VIJAY KUMAR

Learning Facilitator

CHELLAPPA

Learning Facilitator

AAKANKSHA SRINIVASAN

Learning Facilitator

Aakanksha Srinivasan, a former media professional, now focusses on making learning enjoyable for students. Her interests include pop-culture, feminism, internet history, and niche humor. Aakanksha teaches Media Studies for AS and A Levels, and also contributes to the digital marketing team. She values compassionate empathy and strives to incorporate it into her teaching approach.

YAMINI VIJAYARAJ

Learning Facilitator

Having 16 years of experience in educating young minds, out of which 8 years with Cambridge Curriculum, Yamini Vijayaraj facilitates Computer Science and IT for IGCSE/AS/A levels at Beyond 8. She enjoys the journey with the learners and believes that the liberal education is the fulfilling process for the educators as well as the learners. She follows strategy and process for any tasks undertaken by her and she oftem joins hands with the team of process and workflow at Beyond8 recently. She is a hobby photographer and does freelance photography during her leisure time. She joins photowalks with her community during the weekends and participates in annual exhibitions.

SABHARISH LOHI

Learning Facilitator

I am a learner, a university Gold-medalist, philosopher, teacher, and a doctor with biophilia. I tend to explain a bit more, from radial pulse to how stress helps to reduce stress (biologically). I am passionate about sharing knowledge-based perspectives on science, and challenging famous but not scientific ideas. Furthermore, I am growing to know myself more and Beyond8 is where I belong.

GOPINATH

Learning Facilitator

SUSAN CHEERAN CHANDY

Learning Facilitator

I'm a passionate educator with 5 years of experience, and I enjoy interacting with my learners. When I teach, I follow an activity-based approach and strive to make the subject as relatable and relevant as possible. My area of interest is Economics, and I'm enthusiastic about utilizing technology to enhance learning, especially in the context of hybrid education. In my free time, I enjoy travelling, reading, and playing table tennis.

MARTINA KHALEELI

Learning Facililtator

Over the past six or seven years, I have worked in Cambridge-associated schools, teaching the challenging Cambridge English Language course. It's rewarding to watch students gain confidence and knowledge in writing. As English has always been my favourite subject, I feel fortunate to be doing something I enjoy and get paid for. I've been with Beyond 8 for seven months now, and it has exceeded my expectations. It truly lives up to its name and portrays itself accurately.

SATHEESH

Learning Facilitator

SAQIB CHINOY

Learning Facilitator

SHRUTHI KASHYAP

Learning & Exam Process Coordinator

For almost two years now, I have been managing the process and workflow for exams (internal and external), reporting, and data management. This journey has been fulfilling, and I'm grateful to be part of such a wonderful ecosystem. I believe that process and workflow are fundamental in transforming education and I'm happy to contribute in this manner. At Beyond 8, we are data-driven, and it brings me great joy to be a part of such a team.

RAJA

FACILITIES HEAD

PRAVEEN

Learning Facilitator

SARATHBABU

Kannakku Pillai

SHRADDHA

Enrolment Facilitator

At Beyond 8, my role as an Enrollment Coordinator involves managing the entire enrollment process, from initial interest to registration form submission, scheduling meetings and center visits, all in coordination with the academic team and facilitators. With nearly six months of experience, I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of this fantastic ecosystem.

AAYUSHI SRINIVASAN

Learning Facilitator

My name is Aayushi Srinivasan. I facilitate Psychology for the AS and A Level and Sociology for the IG Level at Beyond 8. While I mostly work remotely, I believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment for the learners, both online and offline, who wish to take these subjects. Advance Levels in Psychology and Sociology can be challenging due to them being heavy on reading and writing, so I try to make it fun by keeping up with current trends in teaching. I enjoy adding humour and memes in my classes. When I'm not teaching, you can find me in Therapy, indulging in quality food, watching Anime and Korean Dramas and Listening to Music.

USHALAKSHMI

Learning Facilitator

Hi, I am Usha Lakshmi. I am an optimist and love teaching Business Studies. I have 13+ years of experience in teaching and 8+ years in the corporate sector. I mentor and guide learners to dream big and become entrepreneurs. Look forward to helping them achieve their dreams. I came to this profession by accident but now there is no looking back! Love dancing and organizing events for my learners.

ANNE VARGHESE

Learning Facilitator

Anne from Beyond 8, Bangalore. I am the Economics and Business Studies facilitator here. I come with two decades-long experience in learning and organisation development, instructional design, and training delivery across industries.

VANDITA MOHTA

Learning Facilitator

Hello! I am Vandita, I'm a fresher math facilitator at Beyond 8, Bangalore. I want to learn more about education, especially math education and in the process, I want to make math fun and interesting for my learners. I'm a cat person and I love listening to music!

ABIISHIEK VIJAYKUMAR

Learning Facilitator

Hi, I am Abiishiek Vijaykumar. I teach English at Beyond8.

SREENANDU

Learning Facilitator

Meet Sreenandu, the enthusiastic Chemistry Facilitator at BEyond 8-Bengaluru! With a passion for experiments, he conveys concepts by pointing out chemistry in everyday life. His research expertise lies in nanomaterials for sensing and energy-harvesting applications. Beyond the lab, he enjoys sports and games, adventure tourism, and riding. He's a creative soul, exploring music and content creation through arts and literature. Traveling and socializing broaden his horizons, while entrepreneurship fuels his desire to make a positive impact. With a diverse set of interests, he effortlessly weaves chemistry into his life, inspiring others to embrace scientific wonder. Join him on a thrilling journey of discovery and learning!