23rd-24th January 2026
Saparya
7th National Montessori Conference
Join us at Saparya: A journey of discovery and growth for Montessori community, schools and parents nationwide
About
Serving One Serving All
Our conference theme Saparya originates from a Sanskrit term which means to serve.Â
To be sensitive to the needs of the others - this is the foundation of a compassionate and harmonious community. The Montessori environment fosters this spirit. While adults attentively serve the child's potential, the children develop an awareness of the needs of others and serve one another.
23rd-24th January, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Hotel Sahara Star
Andheri, Mumbai
Conference Details
Honorable Guests
Dia Mirza
Nandita Das
Our Sponsors
Donors
Lokvir Kapoor
Harsha Skanda Sundaram
Shahrukh Jimi Kathawalla
Dinamai Antia Charitable Trust
Dinshaw Rusi Mehta
Samagna Shankar Trust
Anjali Tejaani & Sunil Tejaani
Specter Products LLP
Sausan Bukhari
Why Saparya
Why You Should Join Saparya Conference?
Experience inspiring sessions, build valuable relationships, and discover new approaches to enrich your Montessori practice.
Innovative Learning
Scholarly Symposiums
Research Presentations
Networking Hub
Technology in Education
Career Development
Speakers At Saparya
Meet Our Amazing Speakers For This Conference
Dr. Yogesh K
Executive Director - Vigyan Ashram, India
Dr. Yogesh Kulkarni, a Mechanical Engineer, leads rural innovation at Vigyan Ashram, Pabal, where he runs a Fab Lab for digital fabrication since 2002. He trains youth to launch tech-based village enterprises and heads the Design Innovation Centre with Savitribai Phule Pune University.
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He scaled the ‘Introduction to Basic Technology’ program to 200+ schools across four Indian states and oversees Atal Tinkering Labs in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. He also leads STEM initiatives in government schools in U.P., West Bengal, and Jharkhand, and serves on national committees promoting vocational education in middle and secondary schools.                      Â
Irene F
AMI 3-6 Trainer, Greece
Irene Fafalios (M.A. Social Anthropology, AMI Dip. 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, EsF) lives and works in Athens, Greece, where in 2002 she set up Τhe Montessori Institute, Greece (formerly The Montessori Lab).
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Over the last 20 years, she has worked to establish Montessori in mainland Greece and now, together with the growing team at the Institute, they are extending their work to the islands and supporting their students as they Montessori into practice both in the classroom and beyond, Irene Fafalios is an AMI Trainer (3-6) and an International lecturer and Examiner for AMI.
Neelima M
AMI 3-6 Trainer, India
Neelima Mhaskar, an AMI Primary Trainer, earned her diploma in 1989 under Ms. Zarin Malva and became a certified trainer in 2016. With over 19 years of experience working with children, she has completed certificate courses at 0–3 and 6–12 levels.
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She has served on training teams across India and China, and has conducted over 30 AMI Certificate Courses in India, China, Taiwan, and Vietnam and 2 Foundation Courses. Neelima has also served as a National and AMI Examiner.
She is currently faculty in Beijing and Director of Training at AMI Montessori Chinese Taipei Centre and Vivek High Montessori Institute. She enjoys travel and nature.
Rebecca D
AMI 6-12 Trainer, Australia
Rebecca Dallam is the Director of Elementary Training at Sydney Montessori Training Centre. She holds the AMI 3-6 (1987) and 6-12 (1996) diplomas, a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Temple University, USA, and a master’s degree in Montessori education from Loyola University, USA.
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Rebecca worked in public Montessori education in the U.S. before moving to Australia in 1998. She has worked to bring AMI 6 – 12 training to Australia so that more children can benefit from the Montessori approach to education and human development. Rebecca has taught at the 3-6, 6-9 and 9-12 levels in the United States and both 6-9 and 9-12 levels in Australia.
As a trainer, Rebecca has worked with parents, administrators and teachers in Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, India, Indonesia, New Zealand, Portugal, Qazaqstan, Russia, Thailand and Ukraine.
Teenaz R
AMI 3-6 Trainer, India
Teenaz Reporter is an AMI Primary Trainer at the 3–6 age level with over 26 years of experience in Montessori Education. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce and an AMI Primary Diploma from Hyderabad, India.
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Teenaz has taught in both India and the U.S. She currently serves as the Director of Training at the Montessori Training and Research Trust and is on the faculty of AMI courses in China. Teenaz is passionate about raising awareness and making Montessori education more accessible to a wider demographic. Outside of her professional work, Teenaz enjoys music and travel.
Jenny Höglund
AMI 6-12 & 12-18 Trainer, Sweden
Jenny Marie Höglund is an AMI trainer at the 6–12 and 12–18 levels, with a Master’s in Education and decades of experience. In 1995, she founded a Montessori school near Göteborg, Sweden, serving children aged 1–12 and, later, adolescents through The Montessori Centre for Work and Study.
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Her pioneering work with adolescents has shaped the Montessori approach to this developmental stage. Since 2003, Jenny has contributed to the AMI-NAMTA Orientation to Adolescent Studies, bringing the living philosophy of Erdkinder to life. She is known for her rigorous practice, deep expertise, and unwavering support for students during and beyond their training.
Zarin Malva
AMI 3-6 Trainer, India
Ms. Zarin Malva obtained her AMI 3 to 6 Diploma and taught for many years in India, Canada and the US. After 20 years of work with children behind her she then became an AMI 3 to 6 trainer and returned to Mumbai; her native city, as an AMI trainer in 1987.
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Ms. Malva has taken the Training of Trainer under senior AMI Trainers – Ms. Estela Palmieri and Ms. Hilla Patell. She has also followed the course under Mr. S. R. Swamy, then AMI Trainer of the Indian Montessori Training Course.
She started her journey as a Montessori Trainer in 1988 at the JMS Montessori Training Course which was established in Mumbai with Ms. Malva as the Director of Training. After 7 years of running this course, in 1995, Ms. Malva was invited to run the AMI Montessori Training Course at the prestigious location of Sir Ratan Tata Institute. She till date is the Director of Training at the R.T.I Montessori Training Course, Mumbai, India and contributes to the Montessori Community there.
