Management Team
Prof. Dr. Thomas Tharakan (Chairman)
Tharakan is a management and business professional having 25 years of experience including teaching ten years at Christ University, Bangalore, serving as the Founder Chairman and Managing Director at Tharakans Group, Bangalore, Founder Chairman, Tharakans Foundation and Co-Founder, Deeplens Analytica. He holds Master’s in Computer Applications and Philosophy and has authored books on Management Information Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, and Modern Information Systems Analysis and Design. He has been a philanthropist committed to the lesser privileged and has been awarded an honorary doctorate in social work.
Jerin Jacob Mathew (CEO)
Jerin comes from a family of educators and has experience in teaching English Literature and Communication. He is a certified English Language trainer and is committed to using experience-based strategies to equip learners with effective communication skills. He holds a Masters in English Studies from IIT-Madras and is currently affiliated with a reputed management institute in Bengaluru as an Assistant Professor.
Atri Sen (Director & Centre Head)
Atri is a passionate educator with 10 years of teaching experience both in montessori and conventional schooling systems. She is trained in and a champion of the teaching methodology focusing on "Learning by Doing." Most recently, she was associated with the prestigious Christ Academy school, as a faculty member of the Mathematics Department and as the Coordinator for the CBSE Primary Section. Prior to moving into academics, she worked as a Software Developer and Program Lead with Infosys Technologies Ltd for 6 years. She holds a B.E. degree in Computer Science and also a Bachelor's degree in Education.
Najeena Shereef (Director & Centre Head)
Najeena Shereef is a dedicated Montessori educator with more than 25 years of experience working with children and training adults. Her journey began in the classroom, where she discovered the transformative power of the Montessori method. Over the years, she has guided countless children and supported aspiring teachers in embracing the true essence of Montessori education. Her passion lies in nurturing both young minds and future educators to create environments of independence, respect, and lifelong learning. She now brings this commitment and expertise at the helm of a dedicated team as the Centre Head of Tharakans Montessori, Kottayam.
Anila Rose Cherian (Director)
Anila is an Assistant Professor at the School of Sciences in a well reputed private university in Bangalore. She is a highly accomplished researcher and educator, being the recipient of the DST–Ph.D fellowship and having qualified GATE and Karnataka CET. She is passionate about teaching and comes from a family of educators.
Dr. Deepu Abraham (Director)
With a deep passion for inclusive education and student well-being, Dr. Deepu Abraham has spent his career empowering young minds. He holds a PhD in Group Work Intervention with Adolescents with Learning Difficulties from Christ University, Bangalore, along with a Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) and UGC NET certification. His journey as a freelance consultant has taken him across numerous schools, where he has guided teams in building supportive, student-centered learning environments. Today, he leads a reputed school with a proud legacy of 41 years. As Director, Dr. Deepu combines compassion, vision, and academic excellence to create a meaningful impact in the world of education.
Pratyusha Govindaraju (Director)
Pratyusha is a researcher at a leading private university in India where she conducts empirical research to evaluate health policies and encourage adoption of preventive health behaviours. She has a keen interest in early childhood development and health. She holds a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University, a Master’s in Economics from IIT-Madras and is an alumnus of the Fulbright Program.
Jiza Elizabeth Jacob (Montessori Directress)
Jiza is a certified Montessorian from The Indian Montessori Centre, Karnataka Chapter. She has 19 years of experience in the field of Montessori education. Worked as Montessori Unit Chief at prestigious institutions like Good Shepherd Public School and Junior College, Kerala, Italian Montessori House of Children, Bangalore. She was a former faculty member of The Indian Montessori Centre, Kerala Chapter. She holds a Masters in Commerce.
Dr. Akhil Jacob Cherian
Akhil has completed MBBS from St. Johns Medical College.
Binoy Mathunni
Binoy has over 20 years of global experience in the field of Business Analytics disciplines to deliver value-based programs. He was awarded as the best CIO of the year 2017 by Enterprise IT World. He has Co-founded multiple startups in the field of sports, strategy and consulting.
He is passionate about working at the cross section of business, technology and people.
Anil Alias
Anil works in an American multinational company as an IT Change Management Lead. He has around 18 years of experience in the field of Information Technology and worked for various top IT companies. He is passionate about the field of education. His family was involved in the foundation of various educational institutions such as Good Shepherd Public School & Junior College, Good Shepherd Montessori, BACE Academy for PSC coaching and multiple Pre-Schools.