Mrs. Jayanthi Vishwanath, Regional Head of VLC - Nashik , holds a Master of Philosophy and PG degree in Biochemistry. She has worked in both corporate and academic sectors. During her tenure with V-Excel, Chennai, she worked as course co-ordinator for Diploma course in Special Education. Her forte lies in teaching, planning, public relations and administration. As an answer to the V-Excel Management’s vision to develop satellite centers in small towns and cities of India in service of the disability sector, she was instrumental in starting the first satellite center of V-Excel in Nashik, Maharashtra. Periodically, she has been contributing articles for a column called “Exceptional Child” in Nashik Times, a supplementary edition from “The Times of India” group.

Ms. Poorva Shinde has completed her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Functional English. She has worked as a Special Educator and remedial teacher in a reputed International school in Nashik. She is doing a Master’s program in Psychology. Alongside, she is also pursuing a two-year certification course in dyslexia therapy from Maharashtra Dyslexia Association. She is keen on developing art-based therapy for autistic children. She is an active theatre participant and has bagged many prizes for the same. She is a profound learner and has learnt graphology, brain gym and Clinical hypnotherapy.

Mr. Shripad Gholap holds a Bachoelor’s degree in Physiotherapy and a PG diploma in Sports Medicine. At V-Excel he provides services to young children afflicted with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and other physical disorders. He has keen interest in pediatric neurology and orthopedics. In the earlier part of his career, he delivered therapeutic services to players of the National Cricket team. He is a fine exponent of classical vocal Hindustani music.

Ms. Archana Chandratre holds a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from Nagpur University and has worked in Sancheti Institute of Orthopaedics. Since 1996, she has been working as a therapist in Jairam Hospital. She started working with special children from 2002 and has done a basic course in Sensory Integration and Neurodevelopmental therapy. Now she takes care of children affected with cerebral palsy, autism and ADHD.

Ms. Mansi Bhagwat holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She works as counseling and Assessment Psychologist at Wisdom International School, Nashik. She does remedial teaching for children appearing for NIOS examination. At V-Excel, she takes remedial classes for children with autism and Down’s syndrome.

Ms. Yeshoda Kalyankar holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has undergone training program in Rational Emotive Therapy and Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy. In addition to this she has undergone training to develop communication skill. She has also worked as parent counselor. At V-Excel, she works with special children on behavior modification.