Alumni Speak

I am Saksham Maurya, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2025. From Playgroup to Class 12, my 15 years at The Montessori School shaped my entire identity. The nurturing environment, strong academic foundation, and unwavering guidance of my teachers played a crucial role in my growth. The foundation built here is the reason I achieved my dream of joining SRCC. I am deeply grateful to my teachers for their constant support and encouragement. This school is the bedrock of my success, and I am proud to be an alumnus of The Montessori School.

I am Bajrang, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2021. The Montessori School provided a strong academic foundation and a culture of curiosity, discipline, and perseverance. The guidance and encouragement of the teachers played an important role in shaping my interest in science and research. After completing my Bachelor’s and Master’s in Biomedical Engineering from IIT (BHU), Varanasi, I am currently pursuing a PhD in cancer research, with the aim of contributing to the development of cancer vaccines for the future.

I am Ritika Prajapati, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2018. The school provided me with a strong foundation in learning, discipline, and self-confidence, thanks to its dedicated teachers who always encouraged us to strive for excellence. The guidance and support I received here played a significant role in shaping my career path. I pursued Hotel & Restaurant Operations Management (Hospitality) from Durham College, Whitby, Ontario, Canada, and I currently work as a Claims Analyst at Medavie Blue Cross, a federal healthcare insurance company, in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada.

I am Diya Bakshi, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2019. The Montessori School shaped my leadership, values, and life skills from Playgroup to Higher Secondary, providing a nurturing environment and guidance that helped me grow holistically. I also had the honor of serving as Head Girl, which further strengthened my confidence and sense of responsibility. These experiences continue to guide me as I work as an Associate with Effy Jewelry, New York, USA.

I am Devansh Som, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2019. The Montessori School played a vital role in shaping my academic foundation, creativity, and core values. The dedication of the teachers and the nurturing school environment helped instill in me the principle of “Humility in Greatness,” which continues to guide my personal and professional life. I went on to study Mechanical Engineering at NIT Jalandhar and currently work as an Operations Manager at Amazon, guided by the values instilled at my school.

I am Aditya Narayan Tyagi, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2019. The Montessori School provided a strong academic foundation and a nurturing environment that encouraged curiosity, discipline, and independent thinking. The guidance and dedication of the teachers played a key role in preparing me for higher education and professional challenges. I went on to pursue Electronics and Computer Engineering at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology and currently work at Bain & Company. The strong foundation laid at TMS continues to guide my professional journey.

I am Aanchal Dhingra, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2018. My journey at The Montessori School laid a strong foundation for my personal and professional growth, nurturing independence, resilience, and a love for learning. The guidance and mentorship from teachers instilled confidence, core values, and a sense of responsibility that guide me in every aspect of life. The school’s supportive environment shaped my academics and helped me develop leadership, empathy, and balance. Today, at Sage Publications, I take pride in managing my roles as a professional, wife, and mother with purpose and dedication—reflecting the life skills I gained at The Montessori School.

My name is Aviral Bahuguna, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2013. The Montessori School played a defining role in shaping my values beyond formal education and built a strong value system that has supported me across different phases of life. The one-on-one mentorship and nurturing environment provided by the teachers and staff made my most crucial learning years truly meaningful. I completed my B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from Vellore Institute of Technology and currently work as a Strategy Business Consultant with ZS in Pune, India.

I am Bhavya Anand, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2021. The Montessori School provided a strong academic foundation and a supportive learning environment that encouraged curiosity, discipline, and continuous growth. The guidance and dedication of the teachers helped shape my approach to learning and problem-solving. I pursued my higher studies at VIT Vellore and currently work as a Software Development Engineer at a Bangalore-based startup. The foundation laid at TMS continues to support my learning and growth.

I am Raj Rawat, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2018. The Montessori School laid a strong foundation for my learning, discipline, and self-belief. The guidance of my teachers and the supportive school environment shaped my values and work ethic, which continue to guide me even today. After completing my schooling, I pursued Computer Science Engineering from NMIT, Bangalore, and currently work as a Software Engineer at Salesforce, Hyderabad. I remain deeply grateful to my school, teachers, and principal for the strong foundation and lifelong lessons they gave me.

I am Nandita Baral, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2013. The Montessori School gave me a strong academic base and, more importantly, a nurturing environment where learning was taken seriously and every student was encouraged to grow with confidence. I remain deeply grateful to my teachers for their constant effort, patient guidance, and unwavering support—they not only taught us well, but also motivated us to aim higher and believe in our potential. I completed my B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from UPES, Dehradun, and currently work as a Consultant-II at Nova IRESC India Pvt. Ltd.

I am Janvi Gill, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2016. Beyond academics, The Montessori School played a vital role in shaping my personality and leadership skills. Through public speaking, sports, leadership opportunities, and personalized guidance from my teachers, I developed confidence, discipline, and clarity of direction. After completing my B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering, I am currently working as a Program Manager – Data & Analytics at Maruti Suzuki India Ltd.

I am Abhitesh Pundir, an proud alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2019. The Montessori School played a vital role in building my academic foundation, discipline, and problem-solving skills. The consistent guidance and encouragement from the teachers created a strong base for higher education and professional growth. I completed my B.Tech in CSE (AI & ML) from Graphic Era University and currently work as a Software Engineer at an MNC, guided by the strong foundation laid at TMS.

I am Satwik Bhatia, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2021. The Montessori School played a significant role in shaping my academic discipline, values, and sense of teamwork through both classroom learning and the school band. The constant support and encouragement from the teachers, along with the school’s balanced approach to academics and co-curricular activities, helped build a strong foundation. I pursued B.Tech in Computer Science from Graphic Era University and will be joining JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Software Development Engineer–I, carrying forward the strong foundation built at TMS.

I am Ashish Kandari, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2019. The Montessori School laid a strong academic foundation and instilled values of discipline, dedication, and continuous learning. The supportive guidance of the teachers helped prepare me for higher education and professional challenges. I completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from MAIT and currently work as a Software Engineer at an MNC, guided by the strong foundation built at TMS.

I am Harshit Gauri, an alumnus of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2018. The Montessori School provided a strong foundation rooted in discipline, integrity, and academic excellence. The guidance and mentorship of the teachers during my years at TMS played an important role in shaping my professional outlook. I currently work as an Officer at Canara Bank, and the values and learning gained at TMS continue to guide my responsibilities and decision-making.

I am Arushi Bali, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2020. The Montessori School has been a defining part of my journey—its disciplined yet nurturing environment helped me develop strong academic fundamentals, confidence, and clarity of thought. I am especially grateful to my teachers for their constant effort, encouragement, and support. Their guidance, patience, and belief in students made learning meaningful and gave us the motivation to aim higher. I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from DIT University, I currently teach Physics to Classes IX–XII and prepare students for JEE and NEET, guided by the strong foundation laid at TMS.

I am Gaurika Dhingra, an alumna of The Montessori School, Dehradun, Class of 2022. The Montessori School provided a strong foundation, instilled values, and built the confidence that continues to guide my personal and professional journey. I currently work as a Marketing Manager at Drishti Eye Institute, learning and growing with passion and dedication.