Our Team
Faculty
Ms. Santhana Lakshmi Mohanraj
Course coordinator
Santhana Lakshmi Mohanraj is a curriculum developer at Chettinad – Sath Sadhana. With a Bachelor’s in Engineering and a Master’s in Library Science, she initially embarked on a corporate career at Infosys but soon discovered her true calling—working with children and fostering their growth. Her journey into education began as a Parent Representative on the Vana Vani MHS School Management Committee, where she actively supported children’s education. She further dedicated her time to volunteering with dyslexic children, providing after-school support to help them thrive academically.
In her role as Course Coordinator, she designs innovative and accessible curriculums tailored to young adults with special needs, focusing on practical, hands-on learning and skill development. She is committed to helping her learners build foundational skills that prepare them to engage meaningfully in sheltered workspaces or inclusive setups and gradually transition toward greater independence.
What she cherishes most about working at Sath Sadhana is the opportunity to work closely with her learners. Their cheerful and determined personalities bring joy to her days. Facilitating them has also enriched her personal life, making her more patient and compassionate. Being a facilitator at Chettinad – Sath Sadhana continually motivates her and brings immense satisfaction to her life.
Ms. Sayeedasamira
Special Educator and Arts Facilitator
Ms. Sayeedasamira is working as a special educator for past 7 years at Chettinad-Sath Sadhana. She has recently gained much experience in the Skill training group. She is very passionate about working with students. Her personal goal is to make as many students independent and to discover their own capacity.
Ms. Divyasree
Special Educator
Ms. Divyasree has completed her Master’s Degree in School Psychology with specializations in play therapy and trained in a nationalized institution. She loves to work with children and enjoys every moment spent with them. Her personal goal is to make all the special children feel unique in their own lives and to help them be unique in their own ways. Her strength is her patience and perseverance. After doing several internships she found her passion to be working as a Special Educator. She finds her calling in supporting non-verbal students to regulate their emotions and feelings.
Mr. J Bose
Physical Educator
Mr. Bose comes with 6 years of experience in both academic and practical backgrounds. He holds B.Sc. in physical health and sports education. He has also done his M.P.Ed and M.Phil., in Physical Education from Tamil Nadu Physical and Sports University. He has expertise in identifying talent and aspires his students to participate in Special Olympics. He is a firm believer that weight management and fitness is extremely essential for students with special needs. Weight management helps in reducing the medicine dosages preventing various side- effects. Further, seeing the students become self-reliant is one of his goals, especially in the area of sports.
Mr. R. Anand kumar
Physical Educator
Mr. R. Anand kumar working as a physical trainer. With four years of experience as a para-athletic coach, he have worked with individuals with mental retardation and cerebral palsy at Eagle Archery Academy, From 2016 to till date , he is currently a part-time fittness trainer for 9 years of experience.
In terms of education, he hold a B.A. in Philosophy from Vivekananda College, As a sportsperson, he have competed in shot put, discus throw, javelin throw, hammer throw, and archery (compound, as a university player). He is also an NIS-certified athletic coach. Mr. Anand kumar proudly represented Tamil Nadu twice as the cerebral palsy coach and have successfully trained para-athletes who won medals at the Tamil Nadu state meet. And he is the latest president of Chennai district cerebral palsy Sports Association.
Administration
Ms. P Revathy
Administrator - Finance
Ms. Revathy has 14 years of work experience in Finance and Accounts and her previous job for over a decade at an event management company. Her skills include TALLY, MS OFFICE, DCA,DTP AND AAC. Her work paved the opportunity to interact with people at all levels, gaining expertise in her public relations skills. She aspires to work for students with different abilities and shares the same compassion as the rest of the staff. At any given opportunity she interacts and understands them. Revathy is familiar with all the students and their day to day activities and interests.
Mr. Saravanan
Administrator – Operations
Mr. Saravanan is a skilled Administrator renowned for his strategic management and effective use of resources. He excels in optimizing operations, enhancing workflow efficiency, and managing administrative tasks with precision. His expertise includes data-driven decision-making, strategic resource allocation, and continuous improvement. With advanced degrees in Counseling and Psychotherapy and certifications in career counseling, Mr. Saravanan also brings a keen ability to streamline processes and improve organizational effectiveness. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education in Special Education, he is dedicated to further enhancing his ability to support diverse learning needs and provide specialized educational guidance.