Academic Faculty

The Leadership Team

Ms. Asma Nainar
Principal & Director

A highly qualified professional in the field of commerce and marketing, Ms Asma Nainar has been the pillar for leadership and the flag bearer for the management vision to drive Education and not just Literacy in the society. Ms Asma is motivated by the passion for education that she sees in her family members most of whom are engaged in this profession. Ms Asma is highly determined to make the academic and administrative faculty work together as teams that complement each other to deliver quality education. The Joint Managing Trustee of Rayyan Educational Trust, Ms Asma has played a key role from inception of Billabong High International School, Kelambakkam in ensuring that parents and students are provided an open-door policy of interaction with school management to ensure a smooth delivery of the learning objectives of the school. Ms Asma has taken utmost care to ensure both teachers and students make school their second home and love to come to school everyday. Through her dedication and visionary thinking the school won the award for Innovative Curriculum Delivery at the Eldrok Summit Chennai held in October 2019.

Ms. Shibanti Bhowmik
Academic Advisor
A Chinese proverb that has always impressed and motivated me goes like this - ‘Learning is like rowing upstream: not to advance is to drop back’. Learning is a lifelong journey. So, what makes this learning? Is it what we learn from books or what our teachers have taught us in the class? When we sit down to think deeply, we realize that learning goes much beyond the four walls of the classrooms. We learn from experiences and observations, from debates and discussions, from our day-to-day activities and the list goes on. Learning cannot be accomplished accidently but it must be sought for with love, zeal, and dedication. It is a wonderful experience. As educators we consistently try to thread our love, dedication, and zeal to weave a strong personality, values, and skills in our learners. Our curriculum at Billabong is based on Howard Gardener’s Multiple Intelligence Theory, wherein all students learn according to their own ability. We at Billabong, Kelambakkam, ensure that our leaners get opportunity to explore their talents and skills and grow up as an independent and confident learner to create and preserve a ‘new tomorrow’. Let us join our hands as parents and teachers to give to our leaners the chance to venture and create for themselves their own wings- the wings of hope, values, wisdom, and knowledge that would encourage them to share and design their own niche in future. Let us not look down at their failures as a mistake, but inspire them to learn from it and take the road of making a successful ‘new tomorrow’.
Ms. Praveena Prabhakaran
Coordinator – Senior and Middle school

Ms. Praveena Prabhakaran, is a Pondicherry University gold medallist in Mathematics having five years of teaching experience. She strongly believes that "Teaching is the only profession that teaches all other professions". Teaching Maths to children is challenging as it takes time to make students love the subject that they are learning. As a seasoned teacher, she sets clear expectations with a positive attitude amongst her students. She is agile and can adjust her teaching strategies as per the demands of students and the curriculum. She is excellent in teaching with differentiaed teaching strategies as in teaching we cannot apply the rule of one size fits all. With good organizational skills, she never loses the grasp of deadlines, plans, and the mission to achieve what has been planned. She is a continuous learner who never settles and always looks for opportunities to bring out the best from both herself and her students, which she believes plays an essential role in being a good teacher.

Ms. Anam Agha
Coordinator – Primary School
Ms. Anam is a primary school teacher and the Eco Club Coordinator at BHISK. With six years of experience in teaching across India, she brings a wealth of knowledge. In addition to her Master's degree in Economics, she also holds a Bachelor's degree in Education. She is an accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child's imagination and breed success. As a teacher, she believes students have varying learning styles and their academic needs should be met according to their unique styles. Educators like her are encouraging and offer plenty of positive reinforcement to maintain a calm and happy class environment. As head of the Eco Club, Ms. Anam wishes to increase awareness among students about their role in conserving and utilizing natural resources - a belief that our school shares.
Ms. Pallavi Patel
Coordinator - Kindergarten

Ms. Pallavi Patel, is a post-graduate degree holder in Computer Science, diploma in Advanced Montessori Teaching and distinction holder in Early Child Education. She has been working in the field of early childhood education for 7 years. She strongly believes that a kindergarten teacher can make a real difference in the lives of young learners. She has committed to the teaching profession and helps children to become responsible individuals who care about the world around them. Her activity-based teaching techniques create the love for learning amongst the young minds. Her passion, creativity, patience, and flexibility brings a balanced environment in the class. She fosters empathy and care to manage personal thoughts and emotions such that they result in positive approaches towards quality education.

Ms. Kalpana Kumari
Activity Coordinator & Senior School Hindi Teacher

Ms. Kalpana Kumari holds a B.A in Hindi Language and B.Ed qualifications. An experienced Hindi language teacher, she has worked both in India and abroad. She posses experience in both International and the Indian CBSE curriculum. She is a resourceful, versatile, and student-focused educator who is passionate about helping students to learn and achieve academic success. She possess strong teaching skills combined with an excellent knowledge of subject content and understanding of how to connect core content to real-world applications. An active faculty member who is dedicated to serve the school community through extracurricular activities, tutoring, and committee work. Her vision to enable students to obtain the necessary skills to be successful in the physical, mental, and social aspects of their lives is working wonders with her students.

The Kindergarten Team

Ms. Pallavi Patel
Coordinator - Kindergarten

Ms. Pallavi Patel, is a post-graduate degree holder in Computer Science, diploma in Advanced Montessori Teaching and distinction holder in Early Child Education. She has been working in the field of early childhood education for 7 years. She strongly believes that a kindergarten teacher can make a real difference in the lives of young learners. She has committed to the teaching profession and helps children to become responsible individuals who care about the world around them. Her activity-based teaching techniques create the love for learning amongst the young minds. Her passion, creativity, patience, and flexibility brings a balanced environment in the class. She fosters empathy and care to manage personal thoughts and emotions such that they result in positive approaches towards quality education.

Ms. Devi S
Kindergarten Trained Teacher

Ms. Devi, holds a degree in Computer Science and Engineering, and considers teaching as a passion for life. Her training in Advanced Montessori and Early Childhood Education made her more confident in handling the blooming buds of kindergarten. Her immense enthusiasm and grandiose and artistic fervor have enhanced her erudition and a multitude of experiences in terms of moulding toddlers and evolving young minds. She believes that a well-nurtured relationship always transpires if a teacher learns to care for each student in the class. As a teacher, she adores her job and it inspires her to be a good role model for her students. She envisions in imparting a system of practice that instills a craving for coming to school everyday and making learning not only interesting but fun for all children.

Ms. Shahana
Kindergarten Trained Teacher

Ms. Shahana is an amiable and divergent thinker who strongly believes that kindergarten is the right place to nurture good values in young tender minds. She has completed her education in IT and underwent Montessori training to pursue her passion in early childhood care. She is a keen artisan and craftsman and uses these talents to make the classroom environment the most beautiful place for her students. She believes that teaching gives her the opportunity to rediscover herself every day with her little learners. She started her teaching career as an intern, where she learned different techniques of Montessori teaching to foster the growth of a child at the formative level. She hopes to spread the joy of schooling by inculcating love for learning and to applaud and appreciate every effort of her learners and to transfer them to great individuals. She loves spending quality time with her family and she believes it's not just her hobby but also gives her the strength to run the extra mile to make her dreams a reality.

Ms. Sivaranjani S
Kindergarten Trained Teacher

A graduate degree holder in Biotechnology also a distinction holder in advanced diploma in Montessori, have been working in this field of kindergarten education for 1 1/2 years. I have a passion for teaching and creativity, so I love to express my teaching methods through interesting creative means. I believe that cultivating a young creative and welcoming space is essential to fostering children's highest learning potential. I try to give them an experience that will have a lasting impact on their lives.

Ms Sarala Bakthavachalam
Kindergarten Educator

With a deep-seated belief that teaching is not just a profession, but a conduit that nurtures all other vocations, she is currently pursuing an MBA while holding a bachelor's degree in computer applications. Alongside her academic achievements, she boasts 7 years of enriching teaching experience, complemented by her successful completion of the Advanced Montessori program. Her academic prowess is exemplified by her top-ranking performance in Microprocessor during her college years. Recognizing that the conventional approach of book-based education falls short, she champions the transformative potential of creative teaching methods. This conviction drove her to explore and excel in diverse pedagogical techniques. A testament to her innovative spirit, she clinched victory in the prestigious Pan India Creative Property competition, underscoring her commitment to impactful education.

The Primary School Team

Ms. Anam Agha
Coordinator – Primary School
Ms. Anam is a primary school teacher and the Eco Club Coordinator at BHISK. With six years of experience in teaching across India, she brings a wealth of knowledge. In addition to her Master's degree in Economics, she also holds a Bachelor's degree in Education. She is an accommodating and versatile individual with the talent to develop inspiring hands-on lessons that will capture a child's imagination and breed success. As a teacher, she believes students have varying learning styles and their academic needs should be met according to their unique styles. Educators like her are encouraging and offer plenty of positive reinforcement to maintain a calm and happy class environment. As head of the Eco Club, Ms. Anam wishes to increase awareness among students about their role in conserving and utilizing natural resources - a belief that our school shares.
Ms. Malar R
Primary School Teacher
Ms. Malar, is an MBA graduate and a Cambridge Certified teacher. She is a highly motivated and dedicated educator who believes that all learners can be successful with life-long learning. ‘Every child is unique and every child is capable’ has been the motto of her professional career. With more than 10 years of experience, she has specialised in guiding children to become good human beings with good moral values and knows to create a warm, caring classroom atmosphere which is adaptive to the various needs of students. Her attitude of remaining calm, composed and flexible, addresses every child's learning styles and abilities.
Ms. Aparna Arvind
Primary School Teacher
Ms. Aparna is a passionate facilitator and an ardent student-lover who holds a Postgraduate degree in Sociology. Additionally, she has a Diploma in Elementary Education. Her 8 long years of experience as an educator in primary school gives her the expertise to inculcate aesthetics and instill values among the young citizens. Her skill and proficiency in the English language helps her reach out to developing learners for them to be better readers and writers. She believes that impacting an inquiring mind can be one of the highest achievements of her professional life and strives to do the same throughout the teaching learning process.
Ms Saradha Gopi
Primary School Educator

Saradha Gopi, a Post Graduate in Masters of Technology in Computer science and Engineering. I have a couple of years working experience in an Engineering college. I am a sports enthusiast, have participated in my school and college competitions and have won few trophies and medals.My understanding of Education is…“Education's purpose is to replace an empty mind with an open one.” —Malcolm Forbes. ...Teaching is a Noble profession , were we groom a child to become, what they aspire to become .I believe it’s a beautiful environment to develop a connect among the little stars and a responsible citizen , because today’s children are tomorrow’s Society.School teaches discipline , it’s a stepping stone to their budding careers.Teaching a kid is more challenging than teaching a college goer. I shall put my effort to understand the psychology of the little ones and bring in a healthy atmosphere in the classroom and the school because, I believe school is just not books and studies , It is lot more Fun and a happy living place.

Ms. Sneha R
Primary School Educator

Ms. Sneha is graduated in Computer Science & Engineering and has additional qualifications of B.Ed. (Mathematics), M.Ed. She has 4.5 years of experience in teaching profession. She is a dedicated and goal-driven professional educator with a commitment to the social, academic growth and development of every child. She provides individualized instruction to each student by interactive learning. She can adjust to different situations and students, and who is willing to try new approaches or methods in order to facilitate learning. She always wanted to create a happy classroom and she has the ability to create an effective teaching method for the children. She is a kind, caring teacher and understands every need of the young children. She likes to serve as an appreciated teacher for our growing students in their education.

Ms Bharani Chitra
Tamil Educator

I am a post graduate in Tamil Literature, having 6+ years of experience in teaching. I have a passion for teaching. I strongly believe that Tamil as a language help the learners to get to know our culture, dignity, heritage and Tamil being one of the subjects in the curriculum helps the learners to learn the language easily.I am very comfortable to every students and teaching process.Every students have unique talents, I am very easily identify and come out their talents.I know this is Nobel profession, I engage the Tamil non speaking learners in a such a way thay feel Tamil languages is easy.

Ms. Nithya S Mahendra
Primary and Middle School Science Educator

Ms. Nithya S Mahendra, holds a post-graduate degree in life sciences and is a passionate educator with 7+ years of experience in teaching Science. Her passion for teaching and instilling value-based education for students makes her teaching creative and student-centric. Her skill and dedication give her an edge to reach out to the students. As a science teacher, her teaching methodologies are creative and highly engrossing for the students through which she aims to facilitating science skills development in the young learners.

Ms. Seema Sharma
Hindi Educator

Ms. Seema Sharma is a post graduate degree holder in commerce (M.com) and has completed her B.Ed. in Hindi. As a teacher she believes that the purpose of teaching is to provide students an environment in which they are free to express themselves. The unique element in her teaching is the two-way communication i.e., student centric classes. she ensures that the students find the subject interesting and are deeply involved in the learning process. She has a penchant towards travelling, creative card designing, reading books and photography. She likes to explore new destinations in her spare time, which highly inspire her innovations.

Ms. Ankita Saha
Hindi Educator Primary & Middle School

Ms Ankita saha is a post graduate degree holder in economics (M.A in economics).she is passionate about engaging students on all levels,enhancing their social experiences by encouraging group lessons and learning.As a teacher, she believes in building rapport and providing a comfortable but challenging enough environment for their growth is her main responsibility.She is a highly enthusiastic teaching professional who is eager to provide all students with a solid education.She has the talent for bringing the classroom to life with real world examples and innovative technology .Well rounded with exceptional communication,interpersonal,organizational and problem solving skills.

 

Ms. Bhuvana
ICT Educator – Primary School

With a strong educational background in Computer Science, holding both an MSc and MPhil degree, and a wealth of experience in the field of education, Ms Bhuvana is a dedicated professional who has spent the past five years excelling as an ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Educator. She has a proven track record of inspiring students to excel in the field of technology. Her innovative teaching methods, curriculum development initiatives, and commitment to professional growth sets her apart and she gained a deep understanding of the subject matter and effective teaching methods. As a continuous learner, she stays abreast of emerging trends in the technology sector, constantly updating her skills to provide students with the most up-to-date knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to foster a future-ready generation of technologically savvy individuals drives her commitment to excellence in education.

 

The Middle and Senior School Team

Ms. Praveena Prabhakaran
Coordinator - Middle and Senior School

Ms. Praveena Prabhakaran, is a Pondicherry University gold medallist in Mathematics having five years of teaching experience. She strongly believes that "Teaching is the only profession that teaches all other professions". Teaching Maths to children is challenging as it takes time to make students love the subject that they are learning. As a seasoned teacher, she sets clear expectations with a positive attitude amongst her students. She is agile and can adjust her teaching strategies as per the demands of students and the curriculum. She is excellent in teaching with differentiaed teaching strategies as in teaching we cannot apply the rule of one size fits all. With good organizational skills, she never loses the grasp of deadlines, plans, and the mission to achieve what has been planned. She is a continuous learner who never settles and always looks for opportunities to bring out the best from both herself and her students, which she believes plays an essential role in being a good teacher.

Ms. Kalpana Kumari
Activity Coordinator & Senior School Hindi Teacher

Ms. Kalpana Kumari holds a B.A in Hindi Language and B.Ed qualifications. An experienced Hindi language teacher, she has worked both in India and abroad. She posses experience in both International and the Indian CBSE curriculum. She is a resourceful, versatile, and student-focused educator who is passionate about helping students to learn and achieve academic success. She possess strong teaching skills combined with an excellent knowledge of subject content and understanding of how to connect core content to real-world applications. An active faculty member who is dedicated to serve the school community through extracurricular activities, tutoring, and committee work. Her vision to enable students to obtain the necessary skills to be successful in the physical, mental, and social aspects of their lives is working wonders with her students.

Ms. Bauviya S
Middle School Science Educator
Ms. Bauviya, has completed her Master’s degree in Biotechnology. She is a kind and passionate educator, committed to delivering her learners with a holistic and enriching learning experience. With her love for learning, teaching and working with young children, she aspires to become a teacher who can make her students realize their true potential and become successful individuals. She believes in strong child-centric teaching methodologies that bring out the best in every child. She is passionate about engaging with the BHISK team members to ensure that academics and activities are blended well to deliver a sound learning environment for every child in the school.
Ms. Bharathi Selvakumar
ICT Teacher
Ms. Bharathi is a passionate Mathematics and ICT teacher with seven years of experience in primary and middle school. She holds a B.E degree in Electronics and Communication and is a B.Ed. in Mathematics. She has adapted Mathematics teaching for virtual classes in a very innovative manner. She employs unique teaching strategies to effectively engage all students and fosters a fun and fascinating learning environment. She develops unit-based projects that are centered on real-world situations to show students the importance of gaining solid education and how Math correlates with everyday life. She believes in driving a positive change in the society through the students.
Ms. Kamatchi S
Middle and Senior School Maths Educator
Ms. Kamatchi is from Thanjavur and has completed her B.Sc. and B.Ed. in Mathematics. Additionally, she has completed Siksha Visharadh in Hindi. She is a passionate and caring educator as well as an avid learner who is ready to work hard for the development of children. She is committed to fostering a community of learners in a caring, supportive as well as inclusive environment in addition to instilling in them a love for learning. She has 12 years of experience in teaching math. She believes that all children can learn, irrespective of their background, interests, or learning styles. Her goal is to provide every student with access to a rigorous curriculum, richly varied instructional strategies, and essential social as well as emotional support. She wants all children to be successful learners, so she works to create a classroom atmosphere that is stimulating, encouraging, and adaptive to their varied needs. She thoroughly enjoys working with children and encourages creative expressions.
Ms. Lakshmi Srinivasan
Senior School Biology Educator

Ms. Lakshmi Srinivasan, M.Sc. M.Phil. (Microbiology) PG DMLT, B.Ed. University Rank holder of Kamarajar University. She has excellent teaching experience. She had worked with Presidency College and Jaya College, where she taught undergraduate and graduate students. Even at school level, she has a record of training, preparing board students in Biology and achieved great results. She is warm and caring, who has influenced her students to be successful learners. She works enthusiastically in making the atmosphere of the classroom vibrant. She strives to be prompt and efficient in her teaching methods. She believes in making her work itself a form of worship.

Ms. Muthulakshmi
Senior School Commerce and Business Studies Educator

Ms.Muthulakshmi, B.Com(Gold Medalist), M.Com(Gold Medalist) She has 8 long years of teaching experience from reputed institutions. She believes that education is a purposeful activity directed at achieving certain aims, especially the transmission of knowledge. Her objective is to place herself in a position in this challenging world to utilize her abilities in a very constructive manner and upgrade her knowledge. As per her concern, commerce education is the backbone of business and serial development of the nation. This education stresses on developing the people and making effective use of available resources.

Ms. Chitra S Pillai
Middle and Senior School English Educator

Ms. Chitra S Pillai is a BA. graduate in English Copy Editor and a Post Graduate in MSW(Masters in Social Work) specialized in Family and Child Welfare. Above these, she is currently pursuing her B. Ed. She is a native of Kerala where in the last 7 years, she has accomplished her expertise in diversified fields in the Education Profession as Student Counsellor, Student Development Officer, Life Skill Facilitator and PRT in Social Science. By taking her passion of poetry writing to one step above, she published her debut book in the year 2020 "In The Abyss of Rusted Essence". Having a social work professional background, she believes that, along with scholastic achievement, it is also significant to enhance students' social functioning and overall wellbeing. Watching children learn and grow is a rewarding experience and this is the key to motivation for Ms. Chitra, why she enjoys working among children.

Ms. Saranya.J
Senior School Physics Instructor

Ms. Saranya B.Sc (Gold medal and University rank holder), M.Sc (Gold medal and University rank holder), B.Ed (Gold medal) is an exceptional Physics instructor with a profound passion for teaching. Over the course of 6 years, she has demonstrated a remarkable talent for inspiring students and fostering their academic growth. Her impressive achievements extend beyond the realm of academics. In 2012, she was honored with the prestigious "Nagarathinam" Award for her outstanding contribution to the field of Sound Paper

Ms. Anushree Nair
High school Chemistry Educator

Enthusiastic Chemistry educator with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 5 years of teaching experience in Mumbai, Ahmedabad and now in Chennai. Proven results in delivering excellent curriculum management and achievement to students of varying backgrounds while motivating educational success. Ranked amongst the top 10 percentile of teachers who participated in the "International Teachers' Olympiad 2022", organised by Surassa. Believes in life-long learning and hence has completed many certification courses online.

 

 

Revathi C
English Educator Middle & Senior School

Revathi.C is a post graduate degree holder in English literature and a distinction holder in Bachelor degree in Education. She is charismatic, compassionate and an organized teacher with 5 years of experience teaching English language and literature for middle school and higher secondary level at reputed educational Institutions. She is experienced in one-on-one tutoring of spoken English. She also facilitated meaningful discussion and critical thinking activities to develop student’s oral and written communication skills. She thoroughly enjoys working with children and encourages creative expression. She is a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated educator who wants all children to be successful learners. She is one of the professional educators with diverse experience and a strong track record fostering a child-centred curriculum.

 

Ms. Arulselvi
Psychology Educator Senior School

Ms.  Arulselvi has completed her Masters in Applied Psychology along with a Diploma in Art Therapy. She employs interactive teaching methods that encourage student engagement and critical thinking. She believes in creating a supportive and inclusive classroom environment where students feel empowered to explore and discuss complex psychological concepts. She views psychology not only as an academic discipline but as a tool for personal growth and understanding. Her goal is to inspire her students to apply psychological principles to their everyday lives, fostering a deeper appreciation for the human experience

 

The Co-Scholastic Team

Mr James Raja Singh S
Physical Education Educator

JAMES RAJA SINGH S M.A., B.P.Ed He is passionate sportsmen, Holding a post of Physical Educator, with the experience of 15 years in handling children's, specialized in the game of Basketball proven as a current International Basketball Statistician approved by Federation of International Basketball Association (FIBA) and a certified Referee of Basketball Federation of India, (BFI), Referee's In-Charge for Chengalpattu and Kancheepuram district (KDBA), produced many players under his guidelines as a coach upto the level of National, State and District level.

Ms. Shalini
Art Educator
With over 4 years of experience as an Art Educator, Ms. Shalini has guided and helped the students in unleashing the artists within themselves. She enjoys innovative teaching and incorporating new technical art forms and folk art style paintings during her classes. She aims at facilitating artistic skill development while kindling within the students an aspiration towards Art.
Mr. Wilson
Music Educator

Mr. Wilson is qualified with B.sc visual communication with distinction , having good skill in photography,He studied Russian piano technique in KM college of music and Technology owned by Dr. AR Rahman ,He had twelve years' experience in Music teaching,and five years music teaching experience in a private matriculation school,He is a choir coordinator in his church ,and very good composer ,did Backgorund scores for short films , Independent albums and Devotional albums,and he is a recording engineer.

Ms. Kiruthika Kumar
Dance Educator

Ms. Kiruthika Kumar has been under the tutelage of doyens like Dr. Padma Subramaniam’s disciples. Ms.Kiruthuka believes that “Knowledge is meant to be shared” and she derives pleasure in teaching her students the various dance forms, from folklore to fusion. Her offshore dance shows are a testimony to her dance skills and she is keen to hone these skills in her students too.

Mr. C. Ramu
Karate Coach

Mr.Ramu an international Gold Medalist is a National Coach and a Judge in KAI. This Karate master is a 6th Dan Black belt and a postgraduate in the field of Karate. This Karate champion is known for his quick moves that captivate his students.