Meet Anoo Padte

Qualifications

• Certified Teacher

• 10 years of teaching experience: Upper elementary-High school students

• Visited and studied over 200 schools in the United States, Australia, India and England

• Consulted and worked with over 500 parents

• Bachelors and Masters in Computer Science

• Program Manager at Microsoft for 6 years

I grew up in Mumbai, India in a rich and complex culture that led me to my most deeply-held conviction: that education is meant to stir each person’s innermost being. Such stirring can lead a person to participate in the lifelong process of growing into her most authentic self.

After a thriving career in software design and development, I transitioned to education in 2004. For three years, I taught at the progressive Puget Sound Community School (PSCS) that focuses on honoring the unique identity of each child while supporting them to be a compassionate member of a community. On the surface, I taught subjects like Math, Science, Hindi, Cooking, Cultural Literature, Yoga, World cultures; what I was really teaching were the values closest to my heart. I was teaching students and myself to inquire, think critically, take risks, be courageous, act with integrity, be disciplined, and to relate honestly and with love.

After teaching at PSCS, while conducting graduate research in holistic education, I visited numerous schools in the Greater Seattle area, in other parts of the United States and in India. I studied schools in great detail, their values and philosophies, teaching practices, teachers, student-teacher interactions and community impact. I developed a keen understanding of how schools put their stated values in practice and how that impacts learners. A nuanced understanding of schools and education led me to develop The Art of Education, a practice that flows from the inside-out, anchored in who the child, teacher and family is.

I live in Seattle. When not engaged in education work, I am found playing with my partner/husband and children, growing food, cooking, making art, building contraptions, conducting science experiments, flying kites, running, climbing mountains, biking, playing golf, planning non-profit ventures in developing parts of the world and dabbling with educational software development.

Contact

Email Anoo Padte
Phone: 425.922.9836