Teachers
Arundhati Baba
Arundhati Baba’s commitment to promoting Hindi language and culture through the Hindi Pathshala is commendable. As the coordinator, she has been instrumental in managing the activities of the Pathshala, an initiative by the Hindi Vikas Mandal of North Carolina. Since 2010, her active involvement has sustained the program and expanded its reach, as evidenced by the growing number of students. This growth is a testament to Arundhati’s dedication and hard work.
In addition to her role at the Hindi Pathshala, she is a valued member of the HVM Board of Directors. She is also the current chairperson of the Religious Committee of the HSNC temple, plays a significant role in overseeing the temple’s daily operations and activities.
Her involvement extends beyond these roles. She is also active in various organizations, demonstrating a passion for community service and volunteerism. Her love for helping and volunteering is a shining example of selfless service that positively impacts the lives of many.
Priyanka Shrivastava
Priyanka Srivastava is a dedicated educator with over two decades of teaching experience. With a strong foundation in Math, Science, and Hindi, she has contributed to students’ academic growth across various age groups. Her journey began at Kendriya Vidyalaya Rajkot, where she taught high school and middle school students from 2000 to 2003.
She then honed her skills in teaching Science and Math at Lal Bahadur Shastri School Rajkot until 2005. After a decade, Priyanka joined Aloha Mind Math in Morrisville, NC, where she worked for five years, further solidifying her expertise in the field. She volunteers as a Hindi teacher at Hindi Vikas Mandal, demonstrating her commitment to education and community service. Her academic background is equally impressive, with a Master of Science in Microbiology from Saurashtra University and a Diploma in Information Technology and Management from IGNOU, both located in Rajkot, Gujarat. Her educational qualifications and extensive teaching experience make her a valuable asset to any academic institution.
Nandini Shrivastava
Dr.Nandini Shrivastava earned her master’s and Ph.D. in Psychology from Kanpur University, India. She held a faculty position at the Post Graduate College of Kanpur University, India. She taught graduate and post-graduate classes; currently, she is an adjunct faculty at Missouri State University, Missouri, USA, where she teaches the Hindi language to students online.
Since 2019, she has taught the Hindi language at Hindi Pathshala, which is conducted by Hindi Vikas Mandal, NC. She finds that teaching Hindi to children here in the USA is very useful for connecting them to their roots.
Suman Batra
Suman Batra has diverse talents and extensive knowledge, and her educational background is as impressive as it is varied. She holds a Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Education, and a Bachelor of Laws from India, demonstrating her broad academic scope and commitment to lifelong learning. In addition to her credentials, she also holds an associate degree in computer programming from NC State, USA. Her professional journey is equally remarkable, having worked as a teacher and an attorney in India. Her career then took a significant leap into the world of technology, culminating in a role at one of the leading tech companies in the world, IBM USA, from where she is now retired. She shares her wealth of knowledge and experience as a Librarian and Substitute Teacher at HVM Pathshala. Her multifaceted career and extensive qualifications make her a valuable resource and a guiding light for all.
Ruchika Giri
Ruchika Giri’s diverse professional background showcases a strong commitment to education and community service. With a solid foundation in Science-Zoology from CCS University Meerut, Ruchika has demonstrated versatility by transitioning from a customer service role at Bank of America to leading Aarambh, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities within Wake County public schools.
Her dedication to education is further exemplified by her certification in the Wake County Substitute Teacher Training Program and her ongoing contribution as a Hindi Language Teacher with the Hindi Vikas Mandal in North Carolina. This blend of experience in both the corporate and educational sectors, coupled with a steadfast dedication to non-profit work, positions Ruchika is a valuable asset to any educational or community-focused initiative.
Dr. Naina Pandey
Dr. Naina Pandey has been volunteering as one of the main Hindi teacher at Hindi Pata-shala ( Hindi Vikas Mandal, Morrisville, NC) from long time. she has been teaching Hindi language absolute passion and dedication from almost a decade. She is able to interact with Hindi learners with ease due to her bi-lingual abilities.
Dr. Pandey is also highly qualified, she has received her PhD degree in Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, India. During her PhD she got ford foundation fellowship. She was also selected as a Post
Doctoral fellow in Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi, India for two years. After that she has worked as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of AIHC and Ar-chaeology in post graduate college of the same university.
During her research work and teaching she has published several research articles on AIHC and Archaeology in National and International journals as well as published her research findings in a book.
She has also worked as a Hindi TA for Startalk Hindi training programm in Harnesville, PA in 2017.
Dr. Pandey is passionate about teaching and is excited to teach Hindi to students of all age group and abilities. As a native Hindi speaker with her academic qualifications and expertise she is a valuable asset for the growing kids of the Indo-American society. Her passion is to connect the kids to their roots by using the native language and culture.
Dr. Anuradha Singh
Dr. Singh earned her MA and Ph.D. in Sanskrit Language from Delhi University and Kanpur University, India, respectively. She has always been interested in language and linguistics, and teaching has been her passion. Dr. Singh held a faculty position at a Post Graduate College of Kanpur University, India, where she taught Sanskrit to graduate and postgraduate-level students. Since 2012,
Dr. Singh has been teaching Hindi at Hindi Pathshala/School conducted by Hindi Vikas Mandal of North Carolina. Her academic journey and professional dedication have been commendable as she pursued her passion for imparting knowledge to students at various levels. Her transition from teaching Sanskrit at the university postgraduate level to teaching Hindi to mostly non-speakers from elementary to advanced levels here at Hindi Pathshala in North Carolina reflects a versatile and adaptive approach to language education. Particularly, her contributions to cultural and linguistic education facilitate the preservation and appreciation of Indian heritage, fostering cross-cultural communication and a means of better understanding in a global context.