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Our vision is to be the best Montessori educational ecosystem that truly celebrates children.

About Us


Functioning in Adyar from inception, and now wholly in Anna Nagar, Chennai since 2010, CFLS is a parent led Montessori based replicable educational eco system. It's parent organisation Relief Foundation (public charitable trust) runs 7 Rural Montessori Resource Centres across since 2015.

We continue to generate success stories among members in our community who ally with the system, thriving in its growth and stabilisation.

It's parent organisation Relief Foundation (public charitable trust) runs four rural Montessori resource centres since 2015. CFLS and RF collaborate to offer rural learning experiences for elementary and adolescent ages.

Meet the Team:


Montessori House for Children and Elementary School ensures that the Casa, Elementary and Adolescent guides are trained in Montessori Pedagogy under the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) OR IMTC Indian Montessori training Courses. The Centre prides itself on the quality, educational depth and Talent of its faculty. Lead guides hold Montessori credentials recognized through the AMI. All trained assistants undergo specific Montessori Assistant Training both in-house and from independent trainers to achieve consistency.

Founder

Ms. Vidya Shankar Chakravarthy
Founder, Mentor - Senior AMI Elementary Guide, Facilitator Adolescent Studies and Montessori Sports

Vidya Shankar is a Child Rights Practitioner and a Montessori advocate for children. Her role as a founder and mentor of the entire guides team at CFLS, has made possible the collaboration with her organisation - Relief Foundation's rural Montessori centres for mutual benefit and growth. Vidya is passionate about the holistic approach of Montessori education and the skills Montessori Children develop, which allows them to contribute to society in a meaningful and profound way.

  • B.Tech. M.I.Ch.E 1986 AC Tech Anna University, (First class with Distinction)
  • PG Dipl Child Rights Law (National Law School of India Univ, Bangalore) (May 2010)
  • AMI Elementary Montessori Diploma - Batch of 2010 - Navadisha Montessori Foundation (Dec 2010)
  • AMI Orientation to Adolescent Studies certification Batch of 2020 - Train Montessori (Oct 2020)
  • AMI Montessori Sports Fundamentals Certification - Montessori Sports (June 2021)
    Montessori Coach certification , DERS Certification and Child Study certification from NCMPS Colorado (June, July, Sep 2021)>
View detailed profile of Ms. Vidya Shankar Chakravarthy.

Ms.Anusha Rajaraman
(AMI Elementary Guide and CFLS Parent Committee Member)
Anusha Rajaraman is an Engineering graduate, trained in AMI Primary, now pursuing AMI Elementary. She is passionate about art based education and fostering inner well being of children. She is a proud parent of two children in Cascade FLS and is a part of its Core team. She keenly pursues her passion for bettering the educational options available to the families.

 Ms. Nandini Murali
(AMI Primary Guide and CFLS Parent Committee Member)
Nandini is an MBA, trained as an AMI Montessori primary guide. She is immensely passionate about children's early experiential education the Montessori way. She's a firm believer and follower of the quote "Children become what you are and so be what you want them to be".

A host of resource persons and experts in our resource pool are available for enriching learning experiences for children, including a village farm centre in Elavur, Gummidipoondi for farming and rural experiences.


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ABOUT US

Functioning in Adyar from inception, and now wholly in Anna Nagar, Chennai since 2010, CFLS is a parent led Montessori based replicable educational eco system. It's parent organisation Relief Foundation (public charitable trust) runs 7 Rural Montessori Resource Centres across since 2015.

Child Protection Policy
Child Protection Procedures apply to all children and young people under the age of 18.
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CONTACT US
AB 23, 5th St, near GRT, AB Block, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600040 +91-9025029719 / GSM cascadefls@gmail.com