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The
Governing Council
Mr.
K.J. Thomas, B.A., B.Ed., M.A., M.Ed.,
Dip. in Early Childhood Education.
Mr.
Thomas, our founder, is an outstanding educationist
whose achievements are an eloquent testimony to
his unwavering devotion to the highest principles
of educational philosophy and human values. A profound
scholar, his short stories and informative articles
are widely read and acclaimed. Regarded with reverence
by students and teachers, Mr. Thomas has been hailed
as an ideal teacher, powerful motivator and an excellent
speaker. He has authored over 30 books and publications.
His career in education spans over 40 years. He
has taught from preschool to high schools in India,
Africa, and the United States of America (USA).
He has visited many Educational Institutions and
Universities, Higher Secondary School and Montessori
Schools in Europe and North America.
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He
has acquired International Experience in Education
and Employment during his teaching tenure in Nigeria
and USA. Mr. Thomas conducts the classes on Child
Psychology,Life and work of Dr.Maria Montessori and
Organization & Administration of a Montessori
School at CERDS.
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Mrs. Gracy Kuriakose, B.Sc. B.Ed.
As
an outstanding administrator, and a member of the
governing council, Ms. Kuriakose supervises the smooth
functioning of various systems at CERDS. She has valuable
experience in school administration and teaching in
various states of Nigeria and India. She is a widely
read person, and is able to contribute knowledgably
to various managerial aspects. |
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"The
teacher, when she begins
work in our schools, must have a
kind of faith that the child will reveal
himself through work. She must free
herself from all preconceived ideas
concerning the levels at which
the children may be."
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The Absorbent Mind |
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Mrs.
Julie James,B.Sc., AMM (NIFT), Dip. in
Montessori,
Ms. James is responsible for continuous up-gradation
of the training and the course content. The quality
of the montessori course materials is maintained
under her guidence . Ms. James has great love for
children and is an active supporter of the cause
of the under privileged children.
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Mr.
Vinny Thomas, B.Sc., M.Sc.
Mr.
Thomas is a man of vision, who redefines the boundaries
of excellence and growth at CERDS. He has successfully
run many educational institutions, provided training,
educational courses and online programs. He is a member
of AMI. Membership No:10812. It is his endeavor to
offer specialized services to students who want to
secure professional qualification & prepare students
for the teaching profession. Mr. Thomas is in charge
of the management of CERDS.
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Mr.
K.J. Sebastian has over 25 years of administrative
management and early childhood education experience.
He under went Montessori training under Mr. Joosten,
who was the direct disciple of Dr. Maria Montessori
in India. After completing his training in Ahmadabad,
during the 1973 batch, he worked in several Montessori
Houses and was instrumental in setting up several
Montessori across the northern states of India.
After
completing his training in Ahmadabad, during the
1973 batch, he worked in several Montessori Houses
and was instrumental in setting up several Montessori
across the northern states of India. He is a true
montessorian, and has propagated the messages of
Maria Montessori in several states of India. He
has been involved in several child development projects
under the Government of India. He is happily married
and blessed with three children. He is the director
of training at CERDS. Mr. Sebastian conducts the
classes on the Montessori Phylosophy at CERDS.
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"The
first thing required
of a teacher is that he be
rightly disposed for his task."
- The Secret of Childhood
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Mrs.
Thresiamma Thomas also took the AMI Montessori
Diploma course under the guidance of Mr. Albert M.
Joosten during the 1968 batch in Ranchi. She has 30
years of teaching and administrative experience in
several Montessori Environments, preschools and colleges.
She has retired from FACT Montessori School in Cochin.
Ms. Thresiamma conducts the classes on the Montessori
Methodology. She is actively involved in the online
program for preschool teachers, developing reading
materials for the educational courses at CERDS.
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OF ADVISORS |
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Prof.
M.G. Jomon, B.A.,M.S.W,Ph.D(XLRI)
Human Resource Guru of South Asia
Xavier Labour Research Institute
Jamshedpur, Tata Nagar, India |
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"The
teacher's skill in not
interfering comes with practice,
like everything else, but it
never comes easily. It means
rising to spiritual heights.
True sprituality realizes that even
to help can be a source of pride."
- The Absorbent Mind |
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Mr.John
Herman, B.A., B.Th
Trainer & Alternative Thinker
Morning Star School of Thought,
Gudalur, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu, India |
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Dr.
Thayalan Tiburtious, M.B.B.S.,MD.
Child Psychatric Specialist & Practitoner
Advent Medical Services (UK) Limited, Wembly, London, UK |
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Mar.
(Dr.) Mathew Moolakat
Arch Bishop of Kottayam, The Catholic Diocese of Kottayam, Kottayam, Kerala, India |
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Dr. K.J. Mathew,
Family Medicine Specilist & Practitioner,
Springs, Johanesburgh, South Africa |
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Mr. J Thomas , M.H.M.
Consultant & Management Guru,
Vantom Recruitment & Consultancy,
84-Stokes Drive, Leicester, LE3 9BS, UK
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