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Parshuram S. Niraula
Parshuram S Niraula is the Founder/Director of Smart Minds. He has received teachers training from Mt. Hermon College of Education, Darjeeling and CEE, Ahmedabad, India; Scotland and Sweden
Er. Navin Gurung
Er. Navin Gurung is an engineer by profession, founder of Nepal Websites. A web services company in Nepal. With a B.Tech in Information Technology from Manipal University, India. Navin Gurung specializes in innovation and implementation of modern research and technology in various sectors and not bound to SDG, Energy, Environment, Conservation, Biodiversity.
Bimal Subedi
Bimal Subedi, has studied law and is also an auditor. He helps the organization in keeping the financial transactions intact and also all renewal and legal procedures.
Kamala Gurung
She worked as a primary teacher at Gems School after previously working in a variety of reputable schools.She is a motivated teacher and dynamic teacher trainer, having received ECEC training and a KU certificate in early child development. She has also completed ESD basic course from EduGems, Finland, and is passionate about its integration in various subject areas.
Surendra Maharajan
Surendra Maharjan been working in the field of education for more than 20 years, as a teacher, school and college Principal. He is keen to change the educational approaches and methods of teaching for a sustainable future. He has helped CEEN in many ways, and remained as the Treasurer and Chairman of the organization for many years.
Sarita Khadka
Sarita Khadka worked at Euro Kids, Chhauni as one of the coordinators. She is active and eager to be a professional teacher and a trainer. With a lot of potential, she has helped develop teachers’ training modules and also EE training manual for teachers. With a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, she has completed her M.Phil Degree from KU in STEAM education. She is also a Senior core team member and facilitator at Smart Minds.
Srijana Satyal
She is an accomplished educator, having taught for almost ten years and served as the preschool administrator for nine years. She has extensive experience in school management and teaching, as well as a strong commitment to providing high-quality education. Along with her academic credentials, which include a double Master's Degree in Sociology and Rural Development, a Bachelor's Degree in Science and Education, and a diploma in School Counselling from Kathmandu University, she has completed a number of training programs in leadership, management, research, and teaching methodologies. With strong communication skills and fluency in English, Nepali, and Hindi, she has successfully led classes, provided interesting lessons, and created inclusive learning environments. She is confident in her capacity to contribute to an institution's success and make a good difference in students' lives.
Tika Bhattarai
She has been a teacher and school principal for many years. She holds a Bachelor's degree in education and has finished a one-year training program via ECEC, which is associated with NLA University in Norway and Kathmandu University. She is a dedicated teacher educator who has received training from NELTA, Koshish Nepal, and the JMI Nepal Centre, and currently works as a consultant for HLC. She has a straightforward and courteous attitude to the teacher capacity building program.
Abiral Bhandari
Monica Neupane
Ms. Monica Nepane is an Environment Educator and Climate activist. She studied Environment Science and have experience of working as a program officer at the Center for Environment Education Nepal (CEEN). She also advisor and was served as a President at CliMates Nepal and worked on Advocacy planning as a Youth Climate Consultant at UNICEF Nepal. Since 2018 she has volunteered and engaged in several NGOs and organized events such as the Local Conference of Youth(LCOY) 2020 -2021, Leadership Summit, Climate Action Simulation 2022, etc.
Pronika Neupane
Tejas Katuwal
Gyan Maharajan
Anish Raj Upreeti
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