Toddle Team Members by Deepanshu Arora

Co-founder and CEO

deepanshu — 2020-07-12 11:14:41 UTC

I like to read about education, business, cricket, and politics. I like watching movies and TV series - I have seen most of the movies in the IMDB Top 250 list 😀

Some of my recent favourite books - The Hard Thing about Hard Things, Hooked, India After Gandhi, Loonshots, Trillion Dollar Coach, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Why We Sleep

Some of my favourite movies/shows - As good as it gets, Dead Poets Society, Gangs of Wasseypur, DevD, Rang De Basanti, Schindler's List, Breaking Bad, Big Bang Theory

I studied Electrical Engineering at IIT Kanpur and have worked with McKinsey and Company in the past.

Director School Success-Americas

ojc223 — 2020-07-12 16:31:59 UTC

Hi team!

I was born in a small farming community outside of Buffalo, NY USA so I guess you can say I am a "country boy" at heart. My entire family still lives in this area, and when I travel there to visit, it is as if time has frozen. Most things are still the same which I actually find kind of comforting.

I love nature and most any outdoor activity. Scuba diving, snorkeling, fishing, boating, camping, skiing, hiking-basically everything I guess lol. We have been on about 22 scuba dives in the last year and a half or so. I am very fortunate to be living in one of the best diving locations in the world here in South Florida and the Florida Keys. Absolutely stunning with many reefs, huge variety of sea life, and warm ocean temps (right now about 30-32 C!).

I love to cook and definitely love TV. I like documentaries and some of my favorite shows are Breaking Bad, Survivor, Ozark, and most crime shows like Law & Order: SVU. Of course Netflix, Hulu, etc. have many binge-worthy shows as well lol. I am a true sports fanatic-especially when it comes to American Football and ice hockey. (The Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres are my teams)

I studied Elementary Education at Medaille College and Buffalo State College where I received my Masters Degree. I have also completed many graduate level courses in Educational Leadership. I have been a proud and passionate educator for 28 years (22 as a PYP educator) and taught all grade levels Kindergarten through 6. I am an IBEN member and love leading workshops/PD for adults.

Snapped a photo of this guy eating sea grass last week. Amazing Visibility!

ojc223 — 2020-07-12 16:58:06 UTC

Co-founder & CTO

nikhil33 — 2020-07-13 03:56:55 UTC

I am originally from Maharashtra, but NOT from Pune as you would want to make that jump from my surname :P. I was born in a scenic town near Bombay where I have spend my childhood with mountains and waterfalls. Later my family moved to Qatar, where I have done my secondary education.

I love to read about Astrophysics and Genetic engineering and keep myself updated about the advances in the field. I also love watching weird movies and TV shows. Let me know if any of you want a list. I used to paint a lot before and do so nowadays from time to time.

I have done my graduation in Computer Science and have worked in 2 startups previously. I currently head Engineering at Toddle.

This is my latest work

nikhil33 — 2020-07-13 04:14:11 UTC

QA Engineer

sayantika — 2020-07-13 04:22:51 UTC

Hi All!
I am from Cooch Behar, West Bengal. Basically i am from the Dooars area :) I have completed my B.tech (Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering) from WBUT (Kolkata) and after that i have completed M.tech (VLSI & Embedded Systems) from KIIT university(Bhubaneswar).
I like to watch movies and tv series.I like yoga.

Business Development Executive

vikshit — 2020-07-13 04:26:25 UTC

I have been a part of the Toddle team for the past 8 months as a business development executive.

I like to spend my weekends driving around and visiting places I haven’t explored before. I also spend my time writing poems and watching underrated movies, a recent one being ‘A man from earth’; a must watch.

I am from Shimla and have graduated from BMS Bangalore. I used to work with Dell before joining Toddle.

Looking for places to explore in and around Bangalore? I might just be able to help :)

Co-founder and Head of Learning

parita1 — 2020-07-13 05:27:32 UTC

Hi team!!

Like most of you here, I grew up in India! I'm a complete water baby - while in high school and college, I was an international swimmer and represented India at lots of different international meets; and hold three records at the South Asian and Afro-Asian Games! I love scuba diving and have swam at some incredible reefs across the world.

When I am not working, you could find me chilling with our dogs, swimming, reading, cooking, baking, shopping, or doing yoga! Our dogs (Nash and Curie) are in my photo here! I'm really bad at picking favourites but here are some - The entire Jeeves collection, Calvin and Hobbes, The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy, The rosie project, The perks of being a wallflower, Palace of illusions, Me talk pretty one day, and lots of other funny books that I can share with anyone interested!!!

I'm super passionate about the early years and play-based learning. Ultimately, I will retire teaching young children in a nature-based environment - that's the dream!!

Product Engineer

ramiz1 — 2020-07-13 05:36:34 UTC

Hi team!!

I am the part of Toddle from the beginning.

Talking about hobbies then the coding is my most loved hobby. I just love doing it, I developed my first product, Inventory system in the Gujarati language when I was in the first year of college for one store. Apart from this, I like to play a few sports, swimming, reading books and watching technology-based videos.

I am basically from palanpur a city from Gujarat. I have done my graduation in computer science from Gandhinagar.

Before joining toddle, I was working as a game developer in one of the company here in Ahmedabad.

Jennie - Toddle Sales

jennieteacher — 2020-07-13 05:43:40 UTC

I'm a Canadian married to a Kiwi (Paul) and have been teaching at international schools around the world; Middle East, Asia, Europe, and now living downunder in Melbourne. Our dream has always been to open an alternative school - but the world might actually be catching up now with the impact of Covid and everyone reassessing schooling and learning!

School Success Executive

radhika14 — 2020-07-13 05:44:45 UTC

Hello Team,
I am born and brought-up in Kolkata, West bengal. And no I am not a Bengali. 🙈 I have faced this question a lot. 😅 Later we moved to Ahmedabad. I love Spicy and street food. (Pani puri is my favorite).

I'm the most active child in my family. I like dancing (This could be my alternate career 😂) , playing basketball and participating in Street-plays. I hold records for inter-college street play competitions.

I am bit old school when it comes to movies and songs. Old Hindi songs are my go to. My all time favorite movies/TV series are- Me before you, The Shawshank Redemption, Anand, Suits and Friends.

I Studied economics from Calcutta University and currently I am pursuing Actuarial Science.
I started off my career 2 years back with Toddler's Den Ahmedabad. And now its been 3 months in Toddle. Super happy to be a part of Toddle!

Learning and Engagement Manager

shamalmerchant — 2020-07-13 06:16:01 UTC

Hello everyone,

I am born and brought up in Mumbai (when Mumbai was still Bombay). I love this city as much as I hate the traffic, water logging during rains, and the constant chaos.

I have been a teacher for about 8 years, having taught at schools like Ascend International and Oberoi International.

My husband is a software engineer. We both love to travel! We stayed in Brussels for a year while he was a project with Orange telecom, Belgium.

I find peace and joy in looking after the plants in my small balcony at home, reading, cooking new dishes, and watching movies and web series. My recent favourites are "Panchayat" on Amazon Prime and "Dogs" on Netflix which is a six episode, real-life based series.

My family and friends tolerate my obsession with dogs. Yes I love dogs and wish to have a pet someday.

Jr. Visual Designer

arfa1 — 2020-07-13 06:18:06 UTC

Hey, Team!

Wondering who’s this kid at Toddle? 😂

I’m Arfa, a Jr. visual designer from the epic design team! People know me as the crazy cat lady because well, you guessed it right, I. LOVE. CATS. (Any cat people here? 😻)

Apart from this, I am also crazy about cute drawings and animation! You can check out my Instagram page for some dose of cuteness and happy art: @the_arfaasif_stuff 😸

Apart from these, I love to make comics, sleep, write and star-gaze! And oh, did I mention cats?? 😉

Lead Product Engineer

dhrumil — 2020-07-13 06:55:21 UTC

Hello Everyone!

I was born and brought up in Ahmedabad. I used to live in Baroda till I was 8. Then we shifted to Ahmedabad. So I have lived in Ahmedabad for most of my life.

I completed my BE in Computer Science in 2016. Then joined a start-up incubated at IITGN. Met some amazing people there. Then joined Toddle in 2018. Met some amazing people here as well.

Apart from work, I like to spend quality time with my family, friend and closed ones. I like to read. My recent field of interests were Brain and Psychology. I started to read The Brain and How Emotions are made. I don't have a favourites list for Movies or Books or TV series. But I wouldn't say no to watching an episode from Person of Interest any day.

Chaitu - Product Engineer

chaitanya2 — 2020-07-13 07:03:30 UTC

Hola,

I used to be the youngest member of Toddle Family from the beginning till we had shifted to Bangalore. Ahmedabad is my
"जन्मभूमि" and "कर्मभूमि" and I am "Gujju" and "बनिया" too.

I am the only one in the Toddle who is interested in knowing the "shits" of other's private life. Be aware from me and don't share your personal things with me.

Apart from gossip, I love dancing especially "House" and "Hip-hop" dance form. I also play Casio, shoot the video and upload it on the Instagram on the weekends.

I just started reading books since this year beginning. These are my top three books which I am going to recommend for the beginners - "Atomic Habits", "One minute manager" and "Who moved my cheese?". Dm me if anyone is interested for ebook.

I just started taking an interest in the Finance also. I am following "finshots" articles and few of youtube channel for finance related news.

Here I am attaching my Instagram profile so you can check my weekend stuffs there.

School Success Manager

2020-07-13 07:23:25 UTC

Hi All! Or better say "Привіт!", as we do in my homeland 😉

I was born and brought up in Ukraine, on the high and green banks of a wide and the fourth-longest river in Europe - Dnipro river, in Kyiv. Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and an important industrial, scientific, educational, and cultural center of Eastern Europe. It is home to many high-tech industries, higher education institutions, and historical landmarks.

I came to India for the first time as a tourist in 2013, and in 2015 (in June was 5 years anniversary) I almost moved here for temporary residence 😄

I am interested in languages and art. Therefore, after school graduation, I entered the Pedagogical University at the Faculty of Philology. During my school journey, I graduated from the art school with great love in my heart for drawing and sculpture.

Reading was an important part of my family life and my granny instilled in me a love of reading from an early age. Therefore, I can never answer the question "What is your favorite book?" 😄 But I can say that the last thing I read and that impressed me is "Ishmael" Daniel Quinn and Shiva Trilogy by Amish.

As for movies... I will prefer Marvel to DC 😁 And, from the last one, "Vikings" and "Westworld" fascinated me.

Product Engineer

kunal2 — 2020-07-13 07:26:04 UTC

Hi,

I was born and brought up in a small town called Adipur (Kutch - Gujarat). Then my family moved to Gandhinagar where I did my higher secondary education.

I completed my BE in Computer Science in 2016 from Gujarat Technological University. After that I have worked with couple of companies as a software engineer. I joined toddle in December of 2019 as Product engineer.

I love playing badminton and my favourite movies are The post, Spotlight, The dark knight and Andaz apna apna 😄. A part from this I love reading history and politics, presently I'm reading history of constantinople (Today's Istambul)

Jr. Visual Designer

vishakha3 — 2020-07-13 09:20:47 UTC

Hello everyone,

I am Vishakha. I am working as a Jr visual designer.

I was born and brought up in Aurangabad but due to college I stayed in Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. I know Telugu a little.

I was a computer science student who developed interest in Design and jumped into it. I did my B.Tech from IIIT Sri City.

I like to draw, travel, and sleep. When I am not doing what I am good at you will find me watching TV series and Movies.

Apart from that I am a die hard fan of standup comedy.

You can check out my Instapage for my artwork the_fantast_one.

Software Engineer

2020-07-13 09:42:27 UTC

Hi,
I am Mehul and I joined Toddle in Feb 2020 as Software Engineer. I am a Punjabi (Dont expect me to be a hardcore drinker/dancer) but born and brought up in Bangalore. I have done Computer Science Engineering and graduated in 2016.

During free time I work on some side projects. I really love play football (I am in for it anytime :p <3). Can't mention any specific movie, but I like action, comedy and crime. If none of the above options are working out, then its Play station XD

Software Engineer

karan12 — 2020-07-13 09:57:32 UTC

Hola a todos,

I was born and brought up in Ahmedabad. I have spent my whole life in Ahmedabad from crying like a baby to doing mischiefs in school and College. Then I got selected as a frontend developer intern in Toddle in Feb 2020 and promoted as a full-time employee of Toddle in June 2020.

I have graduated a month ago So I guess I am the one who took the #youngestMember वाला tag after Chaitu😂. I'm an introvert until someone has me opened up to them! Once that happens, they can go like “Hey Karan! Do this for me” and their wish will be my command, just like Siri😁

Let's talk about hobbies now, I love travelling and I am a beach person. I am obsessed with Doggiesss🐶. I like to play badminton and love watching movies especially the horror genre. I am used to playing Casio often and also learning Guitar nowadays. Any Toddle Family member can share anything with me, as I am also good at keeping secrets.

I am Super Foodiee and also LOVE Cooking so anyone up for trying new dishes can contact me I will accompany you for sure. Attaching some photos of my कलाकारी in cooking to make your mouth watery😛

Product Designer

sumit11 — 2020-07-13 10:11:02 UTC

Hi everyone,
I’m Sumit. I’m a part of the Design Team. I’m from Hisar, Haryana which is roughly 150kms from Delhi.

I’ve been trained as an Architect and a UX Designer. I love designing experiences and physical spaces.

Here are a few things/people I love:
Dieter Rams (designer), 9Gag, Rajma-Chawal, watching Pottery, Woodworking and Cooking videos on Youtube and making Cocktails.

The biggest thing on my to-do list is to fly a Gen-5 Fighter Jet at Mach 3. The biggest ‘Done’ thing is pulling a Lion’s tail (completed long back when I was a kid).

Here’s a fake photo of me and Dieter discussing a design project.

Learning and Engagement Manager

2020-07-13 10:27:01 UTC

Hello Everyone,
I am Ekta and I have joined Toddle as a part of the content team. Born into a Sikh family in Bangalore, I enjoy the cultural elements of both North and South India. However, this has resulted in me knowing neither language-Punjabi or Kannada very well :p.

I am an Early Years Educator and have completed my Masters in Early Years Education from University College London. I am passionate about Early Years Education and my aim is to make positive contributions in this field.

When am not working, I am usually cooking , reading or spending time in Nature. My new hobby is gardening and am currently growing a veggie garden on my terrace. Also, I love travelling and watching documentaries.

School Success Lead

citlalli1 — 2020-07-13 10:31:14 UTC

Hi team!

I joined Toddle in November last year as School Success Lead before that I was working as a PYP Coordinator in a school in Gurgaon, next month will be my 3rd anniversary in India... so we should celebrate eating some street food @Radhika & @Valeriia.

I am a sports lover from childhood, started with taekwondo, inline skating, tennis, soccer and later a core ultimate frisbee player. @Deepanshu promised me that I would be joining not only Toddle but an amazing engineers' cricket team with evening practices... I guess now we are ready for a full team 🏏!!
My library is divided between Pedagogy, Instructional Design, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Leadership and very recently Customer Success. I also love to read about language, culture and countries.
Travelling and meeting locals is one of my passions. I miss backpacking and nature... but I'm enjoying my Toddle quarantine days meeting teachers and coordinators all over the world, and working with the diverse School Success team.

Full Stack Developer

ravi_toddle — 2020-07-13 10:44:14 UTC

Disclaimer!

This real piece is a work of fiction. No animals were harmed while writing this. Read it at your own risk because Mukesh died once again after reading it.

Namaste! An Indian way of saying hello, to you all from me and my friend Haipo(An ukulele).

First and foremost, I would start with my "Genie in a lamp" introduction about my life. I was born and brought up (the same phrase used by almost everyone since stone age ;) ) in Bihar, a state in India. Since childhood, I have been into sketching stuff and a bit curious about science and technology(I want to own a cat so that I can perform Schrodinger's cat experiment).

I completed my graduation from IIIT Sri City with majors in Computer Science and Engineering (an extra and ordinary achievement).

I generally prefer videos, magazines, blogs over books to consume knowledge. But I have tried to read a few like White Tiger, Don't Make Me Think and some are there in the queue. Crazy for conspiracy theories, ghost stories, and love to consume dark stuff.

I love to listen, people, when they are going philosophical and talking about human psychology. Kafkaesque fascinates me a lot, and some times I feel like I am into it.

Like others, I too have a list of movies that gives me a new way of thinking: Shawshank Redemption, The Batman Trilogy, Pink, Imitation Game, Schindler's List, Hackshaw Ridge, Dosti etc.

Meanwhile, when I am not banging my head on the keyboard, I love to do these:

Hitting ukulele hard
Cooking
Singing
Listening to songs
Watching documentaries, movies, tv shows
Playing PUBG

One eternity later...

Blinking my eyes
Breathing
Catching air and so on...

That's all about me. I know after reading till here people would say that I should have a wiki page. So, it will be there in the future till then to my fans: "Picture abhi baaki hai mere dost".

P.S.: Pfft... I pity those who watch horror movies while lights are on. At last, East and west SRK is the best. Period.🤪

Customer engagement and product innovation

shradhanarayanan23 — 2020-07-13 11:02:35 UTC

Hi everyone!

I'm from Bangalore but moved out at 17 and am excited to now be back and rediscover the city - when/if things open up!

I love learning about why and how people learn and what drives them - I find shows like Abstract on Netflix super interesting to this end! It's also the crux of what excites me about adult learning and development.

I also love comedy as a genre and nerd out about it - all the way from I Love Lucy to Frasier, SNL, The Drew Carry Show and now, Fleabag! Monty Python is on my to do list, so if someone wants to do it with me-i’d love a buddy!

School Success Team

2020-07-13 11:07:35 UTC

Hi Everyone,
I am Deepika, i'm part of school success team.. born and brought up in Bangalore. I hold engineering degree in Information Science and Master's Degree in Software Engineering. Before Toddle, I worked in SNG info tech for 2 years has a system Engineer and in Nokia solutions and Networks for 1 years has R&D engineer.
I am foodie, I love eating variety foods and I equally enjoy Cooking.

Sr. Visual Designer

2020-07-13 11:07:40 UTC

Hello Team!

I was born and brought up in Lucknow, the city of Nawabs! (Not that I belong to the Nawabi clan but I guess it’s okay to brag when you hail from the city) :D Higher Education and work is what brought me to Bangalore and for the past 6 years I have been here.

I am a designer and a crazy dog lover! (More of an animal lover I would say)
Also I am an artist at heart who loves to draw things. My drawings are just a perception of my idea of beauty. If you wish to look at some of my work, you can check out my Insta page @ DevikaJ_Designs https://www.instagram.com/devikajaishree/?hl=en :)

Other than that I enjoy cooking, indulging in DIY crafts and Music. I am an amateur guitarist and like to sing and play guitar in my free time. Would love to jam sometime, if anyone of you is interested in music! :D

Mobile Developer

raj41 — 2020-07-13 11:12:21 UTC

Hello everyone!

I’m Raj,
I was born in Chandigarh, Panjab but was bought up in Chandigarh, Jammu, Allahabad, Darjeeling, and currently in Bangalore from 10 years. My native is Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.

Graduated in 2018 as an Information Science Engineer and chose a coding carrier as I was introduced to coding at a pretty early age and it’s my mental escape from the world.

Playing basketball, badminton, football, cricket and small mind games casually keep me active and going.

Music has inspired me from my PU days, I’m a beatboxer and a decent singer. So, if you ever want someone to jam, don’t forget to invite me.

Riding to natural places, visiting historical marvels, trekking difficult peaks, swimming in the natural lake are few adventures of mine.

Deep thinking and talking about the universe, science, the future of humanity, human psychology, aliens, the afterlife, and anything out of obvious interest me a lot.

Anything you want to discuss, explore which is weird and out of normal, just count me in. I believe that’s the only way to explore.

Misbah Jafary - Co-founder, Head of Operations

misbah4 — 2020-07-13 11:15:00 UTC

I am from Bihar (see Gangs of Wasseypur incase you are not familiar)
Worked with Unilever for 4.5 years making soap for all of eastern India (think Lux, Dove, Pears, Lifebuoy etc.)
Founded Toddler’s Den with Deepanshu, Parita before starting on Toddle
Absolutely love what I do at Toddle
Die hard Manchester United fan
Big Harry Potter fan
Bigger Lord of the Rings fan
Love designing spaces (photo of my current work desk below)
A foodie (imagine all kinds of junk food)
I once hunted a boar (with ~30 other villagers) and in the process burnt a mountain (totally accidental)
One day I would like to write a book
I maintain a very funny travelogue
I have an ever growing collection of folk tales from all the world (Russian, Irish, Spanish, Maori, Hong Kong, Chinese, Egyptian, Middle Eastern, Turkish, Indian of course, etc. etc.). I specifically hunt for folk tales whenever I travel to a new country
If you have any other questions, feel free to ping me on slack

Co-founder and Head of Design

garora — 2020-07-13 11:28:38 UTC

Hi team!

I am passionate about cricket and design. I want to be reborn as a professional cricketer for team India. Like Sumit, I am a big Dieter Rams fan as well.

I like listening to podcasts. My favorite is 99% invisible by Roman Mars. It focuses on design and architecture. You can listen to one of my favorite episodes over here: https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/the-infantorium/.

Books that I like: Ikigai, Keep it simple, Less is more, Good to great and Palace of illusion.

I love playing chess in my free time and I am always up for a game :)

I have done my graduation in User Experience Design from Symbiosis Institute of Design, Pune.

Product Engineer

2020-07-13 11:48:08 UTC

Hi I am Ashish

Miss me?

2020-07-13 11:50:10 UTC

NIKMMAN

2020-07-13 12:34:50 UTC

Dil mein aata hoon samajh mein nahi

Hi Everyone!!I was born and brought up in Odisha. I have a bachelors in Mathematics.I have joined toddle last month on paper, but I have been a part of this family long back.I know more than half of the people personally, I have had great gathering with many here. I was rejoiced when I got the opportunity to work with them. I have been working in corporate MNC for past two years now, and have lived those years in Chennai. And now have potentially moved to Bangalore, due to this pandemic. I have a major fascination of TV series , netflix and binge is a mantra for my leisure time. I am a very outspoken person and love meeting new people and making friends.I have always been interested in dancing and anchoring, which I have done several times in my school days. I still love the stage. Also love travelling which is evident as I have covered most of south India in the last two years like kodia, munnar, alleppey back waters, kochi, ooty. I have a few places left, so praying for this pandemic to be over as soon as possible so I can resume my travelling checklist.I have an interest of books and novels, I started reading novels as a kids, yes stupid novels but I read them anyway as I am sucker for love stories.I love a good playlist, sometimes old school. So yes that pretty much about me!

monika136 — 2020-07-13 12:49:51 UTC

Learning and Engagement

snigdha3 — 2020-07-13 14:32:01 UTC

Hi everyone!
I'm Snigdha and while my family is originally from Dehradun, I was brought up in Himachal (beautiful boarding schools where my mother worked), Chandigarh, Delhi and Mumbai! My family is now based out of Mumbai and I'm currently stuck in the US waiting to get a flight back home.
While I consider myself a dog person, I am currently a proud cat-mom after rescuing my cat, Pickle, in March. She is slowly converting my beliefs about cats and I would ideally like to adopt a dog in the future to complete my family and settle this debate once and for all.
I am a trained Kathak dancer but haven't really practiced or performed in years! I hope to re-ignite this passion soon (maybe learn Bharatnatyam in Bangalore?)! In my free time, I love to read, travel, binge watch movies and series, and cook or go out to eat. I'm a big foodie and am always excited to try new cuisines. Being around nature is my stress buster and I love to go on hikes.
I'm a passionate Early Years educator and worked in Oberoi International School before moving to the US to pursue my Masters. I finally joined Toddle today after years of stalking Toddler's Den and Toddle and I'm really excited to get to work with you! :)
Here is Pickle's instagram account for all you dog lovers ready to move to the dark side!
https://www.instagram.com/pickle.diaries/

misbah4 — 2020-07-13 15:33:46 UTC

Man vs Wild

Updates from quarantine

valeriia85sam — 2020-07-13 15:43:30 UTC

My new tattoo made in Bangalore.
PS: Please don't tell my mom 😁

anurag1 — 2020-08-10 09:40:11 UTC

Hi Everyone. I'm Anurag Rao, I joined today as a Sr visual designer. Born in Rajasthan and bought up in Delhi.Since childhood, I have a strong interest in and passion for visual skills. That's why I pursued arts and did BFA from the college of art Delhi. After that i did illustrations with Inchwork Studio and then assisted fashion photographer Tarun Viswa. After which I did Masters in Information Design from NID Bangalore. So, everything by now has happened around my passion and interest area. I am a nomad during free time. I love to roam around, explore places and different cuisines and capture the beauty of isolation through photography. Sometimes, I just want to sit idle and just stare at pictures, illustrations, artworks, movies. In movies, I am a huge fan of Wes Anderson's and Tarsem Singh's work. And also now trying my hands in cooking (in which I am a complete disaster). Hopefully, I will learn to survive on my cooking skills post WFH life. In my design ideals, I have always believed in “less is more”.I have always loved the works and ideologies of Dieter Rams and Jony Ive. I love to take inspirations from Swiss and Japanese culture.

Talent Acquisition

Angeliceyes — 2020-08-10 10:38:12 UTC

Design Lead

mridul3 — 2020-08-10 14:02:27 UTC

Hey team!

I am a visual designer with an interdisciplinary skill set that bred from my fascination with the arts and a background in computer science. As I did my graduation from NIFT Delhi, I have also been a fashion enthusiast since then.

Delhi is my home. But thanks to my father’s career choice, I have had the chance to live in many parts of India and explor various cultures.

A foodie at heart, I am as passionate about cooking and baking as I am about eating food. From biryani to ratatouille, gulab jamun to cheesecakes, you name it and I’ll make it.

A bonafide nerd, I thoroughly enjoy books, movies and series that explore socio-emotional relationships, human growth and psychology. Movies by Hayao Miyazaki, Malgudi Days, Breaking bad, Sherlock, Calvin & Hobbes and Harry Potter book series are a few of my favourites.

Fun fact: An academic achiever from school to college, I have also participated and won 100+ competitions (The certificates and medals are still intact😉)

Trying to live by the beliefs and values of Buddhism, I am still in a pursuit to find my Ikigai!

School Success Manager - Latin America

diego_cordoba_prieto — 2020-08-10 14:25:38 UTC

Hola a todos!

My name is Diego and I currently live in Bogotá in the beautiful country of Colombia 🇨🇴 I am a Bachelor of Science in microbiology, expert in international education, PYP educator certified in teaching and learning by the IB and I am about to start my master's degree in advanced education.
One month ago I joined Toddle's team in the role of School Success Manager for Latin America.
After working for seven years as a PYP coordinator in an international school in Bogotá, I decided that it was time to broaden my perspective at a professional level and I believe that with Toddle I will be able to achieve this goal.
I love to travel ✈️ and as you know, at this time it has been difficult to leave my country, city, neighborhood, even my own house.
My passions also include technology, a nice conversation, a good coffee ☕️, musical theater, concerts, festivals and I also like to play trivia with my friends.
I am convinced that at Toddle we are a learning community and despite the distance between our countries of origin, we are united by the same passion and beliefs about education.

Creative me 😛 -Radhika

2020-08-10 19:20:54 UTC

P.S : I am really fond of dream catchers

Motion Designer

suneet — 2020-08-10 21:52:49 UTC

Hello team,

I go by the name Suneet. I'm from Lucknow but was born and raised in Delhi.

I also worked as an animator in Delhi for 2 years. It soon bored me out and I came to Bangalore in 2018 and fell in love with this city.

Worked as a freelancer, Collaborated with studios and clients across the world. And during this time, I got a chance to work with Toddle for Community Video.

And all thanks to Gautam (sir) (don't kill me for this) to approached me as a full-time, Looking forward to working with awesome team.

And I love to travel, Mostly mountains. I lived in Uttrakhand for a year so have done most of the treks there and in Himachal.

Underrated and content-oriented movies are my thing. I can watch movies in any language (provided there are subtitles in them).

I like the work of Makoto Shinkai, Tarantino, Don Hall

and so many.

Ok Bye, Chalta hu.

Lead Product Designer

abeer23 — 2020-08-12 16:35:52 UTC

Hey Guys,

My name is Abeer Mehra, I'm joining toddle as a Lead Product Designer.

Prior to this i had been working as a Creative director (mix of a design management/ Sr UX design role) in a design consultancy called Moonraft. During my tenure i have had the opportunity to work in a wide array of experiences from fraud and revenue management platforms for telecoms to instrument panels for electric auto-rickshaws. i also witnessed the company scale from 50 employees to 150/200 employees across multiple geographies as i moved from a design lead to a creative director.

I am originally from Delhi though I moved to Bombay when I was 9, and have been moving to different cities and countries since. So far I have lived in Bangkok Thailand, Ho Chi Minh city Vietnam (from where I completed my IB diploma), Savannah Georgia (where I did my bachelors in Industrial design), San Fransisco (where I got my first job as a UX designer for a food startup called EAT Club) and most recently Bangalore.

I am very excited to be working with toddle and my excitement has only grown since I've seen how many of you have been playing Catan. It is my favorite board game and i even carried it to Goa from Bangalore (evidence attached below) and regularly force my parents to play with me. I have even been enlisting some neighbors into our weekly game nights. I have recently also started learning chess and though i’m not too skilled yet, I would love to play, my chess.com username is amehra135 in case any of you would like a game. Like most people i have also been getting into baking breads during lockdown so in case you need healthy multigrain bread recipes- i’m your man

Other than that i enjoy drawing/painting, playing games (video, board and card) and reading. I especially enjoy history particularly roman history and battle tactics. I would love any book recommendations on the same I'm currently reading a biography of Babur (Empire of the Moghul).

Growth & Strategy - Shashanka (he/him)

shashankasrao — 2020-09-02 13:14:45 UTC

Hello there, cool cats!

My name is Shashanka (nickname: Shash) and I currently live (hoping to relocate soon) in Johannesburg, South Africa. I was born and brought up in Udupi (a small coastal town in Karnataka known for its vegetarian food) where I completed my secondary education. If you need someone who can speak fluent Kannada or get around locally, I am your guy.

I am engineer by background (like millions of Indians), consultant by profession and an educator by choice. I have worked at McKinsey and more recently at African Leadership Academy, a secondary school in South Africa. I am joining Toddle in the Strategy and Growth function for a period of 1 year before I head to US for my MBA.

My top 5 interests: Climbing (sport and outdoor; see picture below), bird/game watching (and camping in the process), tennis (always watching, sometimes playing), cooking Indian/South Asian food (I make the roundest chapatis and the spiciest Mapo Tofu) and creating digital/watercolor illustrations (link to my IG profile).

My pet-peeves: Poorly formatted and misaligned text and images, the smell of Thai lemongrass, misbehaving children (and adults), and washing dishes (the worst!).

What people remember me for? When I get drunk and take to the dance floor, my trivia/knowledge about random useless facts, my caffeine-powered energy, and, my ability to plan/organize hangouts.

Excited to meet you all! Love xx

Bogotá

diego_cordoba_prieto — 2020-09-04 15:14:41 UTC

This is Bogotá, the capital city of Colombia. 🇨🇴
Hopefully one day you will be able to visit us and enjoy the best coffee in the world and delicious food.

Hi Toddle team! I am Elizabeth from Colombia

elizabethvalcarcel3 — 2020-09-05 04:00:23 UTC

When I first meet Toddle some months ago in a Webinar for teachers, I never imagined myself as part of this amazing team. After working in early years teaching for soooo long, here I am! Loving this experience and joining the School success Team for Latin America. I am a proud mother and a long-life learner! I Love conversations, photography, traveling and finding joy in little things. I’m picture books fan and a markers collector for doodling and lettering every single paper around.

In the background you can see Lake of Guatavita famous by the legend El dorado. Have you heard about it?

Product Engineer

nikunj3 — 2020-09-05 10:04:12 UTC

Hi Everyone!

I joined toddle in Feb 2020 as a part of product team and it's been great working with amazing team. Before toddle i was working in virtual reality early startups based in Gujarat and then with some MNC in Bangalore.

My native is small village in rural Bhavnagar in Gujarat, though i was born and brought up in Surat a city which is famous worldwide for diamonds and textile industries. I've done my schooling in Surat and graduation from Charusat university in Gujarat. In childhood i was die hard cricket lover. In summer vacations i used to play cricket whole day. I had collection of cricketers cards. Bangalore folks, we can play cricket or badminton sometime.

Apart from that i like to discuss environment issues, how can we save Wildlife. Really enjoy wildlife documentaries. Recently started cooking, i can make few Indian dishes. As a gujju chai nasta is part of my routine. Music depends on occasion for party progressive edm. You can give me netflix suggestions, send me music, documentary or a book.

Design & Product

abhishekumrao — 2020-10-10 12:35:12 UTC

Hello team :)

Almost 1.5-month-old toddler now. I am an occasional trekker who loves playing and watching football. Travel, Gaming & Design are my bottomless cups of tea that I vehemently consume.

I love planning things, be it a football game or a vacation. I also picked on landscape photography last year and have been practising it as a hobby. Here (@abhishekumrao) are some of the photos I took.

My parents are from Kanpur. But I never got to stay there other than frequent vacation visits.

It took me an engineering degree & 2 more years to realize that my interest lies in Design. So I studied Interaction Design from NID Bangalore. I also co-founded Courtside with a vision to make India fitter and healthier (mentally and physically) by making sports more accessible.

Hello Toddle Team

2020-12-02 15:28:22 UTC

My name is Sergio Latorre and I am from Bogotá. Colombia. I am in my first week working with this amazing School Success Team!!!! I am a Bussiness Administrador but I have been teachinhg for 22 years already and I really love to teach.

I am a family guy....love spending time with my wife and two kids doing whatever it comes to our minds specially traveling around our beautiful country....always the four of us.....Also I love to cook and definitely I love to watch movies and TV series.

During the last six years I worked in a school teaching math in english to fifth graders (MYP pupils).

Hope to do wonderful things here....

Toddle Buddy

julianacastellanos1 — 2020-12-18 03:38:05 UTC

Hola!!!

It´s a pleasure to meet (and read about) all you amazing people. I am grateful and honored to be part of this growing Toddle team!

Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, I had the opportunity to grow up living in different parts of the globe because of my father´s job (oil buisiness). I ended up getting my undergraduate degree in the USA - in Biology, where, however, I discovered a passion for education. My professional experience can therefore be categorized into two fields: environment and teaching (PYP, MYP and most recently DP).

I love reading (novels and about development - human, local, etc), travelling, taking walks, nature, cooking (although reality doesn´t always match expectations), practicing yoga, the beach, watching films, Africa, learning new things, and spending time with my family.

I recently married the love of my life and we now have an adorable 10 month old baby. This foto was taken on Gabriel´s 6 monthday celebration. Proud mama in da house!!!

So... what´s your favorite Bollywood film? :)

2020-12-26 06:24:05 UTC

l (I am in for it anytime :p <3). Can't mention any specific movie, but I like action, comedy and crime. If none of the above options are working out, then its Play station XD

School Success Manager

jasmeetkang — 2021-01-04 16:26:37 UTC

Hi Team,
I am Jasmeet and today was my first day at Toddle.
I've been in the Education sector for three years now, the first two years I taught 7th and 8th graders in a government school in Delhi as a part of my Teach For India Fellowship.
Last year I worked with Creya which is a STEM based organisation. I worked in the implementation team where I used to train teachers across North India, so as a part of my job I was always on the go, and I got to explore different cities across India.

I love reading books (poetry and books on Indian partition are my favorite), painting, calligraphy, exploring new places, collecting stationery.
My love for gardening and sunsets made me survive the quarantine.
I am a selenophile and I love to explore new music whenever I can, as of now I've managed to listen and memorize songs in almost 7 languages i.e. English, Hindi, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Telegu, Tamil, Urdu, but my love for Coke Studio is eternal.

Hoping to have a great time exploring and learning new things here at Toddle!

Hi All,

saimon3 — 2021-02-11 08:19:42 UTC

I am Saimon Mathew born and brought up in Kannur District, Kerala and settled in Bengaluru, Karnataka since 2014.

I completed a double Bachelors degree in English Literature and Philosophy, respectively. I hold a postgraduate degree in Social Work (MSW) in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work specialization.

I previously worked as Project in-charge of Dream India Network Bengaluru, a non-profit organization and managed the foster homes and education of children in foster care from less privileged situations. Later I joined as a Psychiatric Social Worker in Cadabams Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre Bengaluru and was responsible for end to end admission and discharge process and client welfare. Later I made a shift in my field of practice to a macro setting where I was the Team Lead of Myschoolpage , an international Ed-tech company with headquarters in Dubai and US.
I am a passionate basketball and volleyball player and represented my college for many matches. I am also interested in cooking. During vacations, I prefer to take a long ride, especially on my motorbike.

School Success Team

neeharika1 — 2021-02-24 15:32:23 UTC

Hi team! I’m Neeharika and I’ve joined Toddle in the capacity of a Sr. School Success Manager. I’m originally from Mumbai but have now spent a fair chunk of my existence in Bangalore. I’ve had a brief stint with Toddler’s Den in the past, so this definitely feels like homecoming! My previous job was with WeWork where I Program Managed the Real Estate, Product and Procurement domains after working with the Community and Member Experience team for a year. My interests include the performance arts, fitness, obsessive eating (opposites attract?), politics and travelling. I’m currently OBSESSED with being a dog mother to our 7-month old indie we adopted during the lock down - say hi to Fuji! I absolutely love trivia, ginger tea and good crime dramas - let me know If you have any suggestions!

School Success Team

elsa103 — 2021-02-27 04:01:56 UTC

Hello everyone!
I am Elsa Rose and I am part of the School Success Team. I have not yet joined as I am in my last semester of MA Education. I am really excited to join the team as this would be my first full-time job.

I am from Kerala, but my family is settled in Delhi. I love going to my hometown because of the beauty of the place and the fresh air (something that does not exist in Delhi). I have been to Bangalore once and I am looking forward to explore the city.

I love dancing and am always happy to dance. Other interests include reading books and travelling (most of the travelling has been with my family).

Looking forward to work with you all!

School Success Team

2021-02-27 04:09:24 UTC

Hola!
I am Raeshmi, and will be joining the team starting this May. I am from Chennai, but currently living in

School Success Team

raeshmi — 2021-02-27 04:12:56 UTC

Hola!
I am Raeshmi, and will be joining the team starting this May. I am from Chennai, and am looking forward to moving to Bangalore to start things off with Toddle as a part of the School Success Team.

I am 26, and have completed my Bachelors in Psychology from Christ University, am currently doing my Masters in Education from Tata Institute of Social Sciences. I've had a chance to work with Teach for India as a teacher and a manager for 4 years and as teacher in an IGSCE School for a year. I am looking forward to expanding my repertoire in whats needed for teachers and students for the best kind of learning.

School Success Team

tanya139 — 2021-03-13 04:01:46 UTC

Hello team,
I am Tanya , and I will be starting in the month of May. I am from Delhi and I am really excited to move to Bangalore. Currently, I am pursuing M.A. in Women's Studies from Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
Prior to this, I have worked as a Fellow with Teach For India where, I taught 136 young budding women leader.

I strongly believe in equality through equity. I love travelling and am very fond of shopping. So, if you ever need a travel/ shopping buddy I am always there.
I also love filling self help books and reflecting journals. Currently, my reflection partner is, Start Where You Are by Meera Lee Patel.

I am super excited to join the company!!!
P.S. This is me whenever I hear someone talking about food.

School Success Executive

sandeep20 — 2021-04-21 10:55:36 UTC

Hello everyone !

I am Sandeep, and I am Post Graduate in Business Administration from Lovely Professional University, Punjab. After spending couple of years in Gurgaon right now I'm living in my hometown "Amritsar" which is also known as "The Holy City" since it has many famous shrines and other historic monuments such as Jallianwala Bagh and Wagha Border. I am very much interested in travelling and exploring India and rest of the world.

I’m super excited to work with you all !

School Success Executive

2021-05-03 06:47:19 UTC

Hello Everyone!

I am Mahima Puri and I have done Masters of Business administration from Sikkim Manipal University and Currently I have done Bachelors of Education as weel (B.Ed).I have two years of experience in Gurugram as a process trainer of Amazon.I am Currently living in Amritsar .I love baking and I am a certified Baker.

I am So happy to be a part of Toddle.

Toddle Buddy

erika277 — 2021-05-12 03:09:31 UTC

Hello, my name is Erika Ayala, I was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia.

I have been married for 13 years and I have a beautiful daughter, Ana María, she is 9 years old.

I got my Biology degree 20 years ago, and I have been teaching Science in MYP for 11 years. I am part of the IB Educator network and am also a BQC reviewer.

I like reading, exercising, and zumba, which is like a combination between dance and exercise. I also love watching movies, especially the action and sci-fi genres. Attending church is very important for me.

My favorite photo is this one, it has my husband William and my daughter Anita. I like it very much because my family is the most important thing for me. This is a very precious gift that I really want to take care of. That is why I am homeschooling Anita; it is a very interesting experience.

I am very excited to become a member of the Toddle team to apply all of what I have learned during these years and to keep learning. I consider that a reflective and life-long learning attitude is vital for happiness and balance in life.

Sourav Lohia, School Success Executive

2021-05-17 08:28:53 UTC

Hi Team Toddle,
I'm Sourav from Kolkata. I completed my B.Com from Calcutta University & started working with my father.
It's my 1st day here and also my 1st step towards my dream life.
You may find me with my friends and family or eating my favourite street food when I'm happy and walking through Calcuttan roads with my camera or playing my flute when I'm sad.
Cheers to loads of work and fun ahead :)

School Success - Toddle Buddy

shreyaks — 2021-05-20 09:59:57 UTC

Hey Everyone,

This is Shreya here :D -

Your typical run of the mill person who quit the ‘Big Bad Corporate World’ (Goldman Sachs - 4 years) to find my ‘Passion’ (Teach for India fellowship - 2 years) and wanted to ‘Dig deeper and Diversify’ (PYP HRT - 2 years) and now find myself at a space where these 2 worlds meet in a super organic way which has left me surprised, amazed and curious - So yes, super excited!!

A few things that make my world go round:

Books: Tuesdays with Morrie is my AT LEAST read it once a year book.
Teaching: Remember, ‘Passion’? :D
Kids: Pure Love.
Teaching kids about good Books: Happy Place.
Animals (Extra love for Dogs!): Some more pure love.
Potted plants: Extremely underrated Pick Me Ups.
Yoga: It’s worth all the hype!
Poetry: Swings between LOVE it and Huh? What?
Acoustic covers of songs: I blame Alexa.
Commercial Tamil Music: It’s an experience!!

My 1st week at Toddle has been so warm and I’m really happy to be a part of the team. :)

Backend Engineering

murtaza5 — 2021-06-02 04:49:24 UTC

Hi Team Toddle!
My name is Murtaza. I was born and raised in Indore, the city famous for its cleanliness and awesome street food.

I did my bachelors from Medi-Caps, Indore in Electronics and then my masters from DA-IICT, Gandhinagar in Software Systems.

Here are a few of my interests:
1. Football - First of all I have been support Arsenal football club for more than a decade.

2. Movies and TV shows - I have spent an embarrassing amount of time watching movies and binging TV shows.Chris Nolan movies are the best! I am also a huge Harry Potter and Game of Thrones nerd.

Hi Team Toddle !

2021-06-02 23:47:07 UTC

My name is Lina, I was born in Bogota Colombia. This is a beautiful place with friendly people and delightful gastronomy. I come from a lovely and unconditional family, respect and love are always Key.
I am an early childhood teacher. I am passionate about early childhood education and PYP.

I love coffee, good wine, movies, jokes, music, cooking, traveling, animals, spending time with friends and family.

In my life, there is something that is always present "laughter and a good sense of humor".

I am so happy to be part of this great team!

Q

2021-06-07 14:01:44 UTC

Quality Analyst

2021-06-07 15:43:59 UTC

Hey Team Toddle!
I'm Anu Priya and I am joining Quality assurance team at Toddle,
I'm basically from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, living in Bangalore for past 3 yrs.

I always believe a good teacher can change anyone's life, I come from a educators family ,running three schools for past 80years (4 gen).

I get way too excited when i travel and explore, do restaurant hopping with friends, see any pets around!
I love experimenting on food & fashion.
I just can't wait for this lockdown to vanish and meet you guys!
i am super excited to be a part of toddle team :))

Digital Communications and Outreach

vanessa619 — 2021-06-07 15:54:09 UTC

Hi All,
I'm Vanessa Vaz and I'm super excited to be part of the team- looking forward to working together soon enough!

I'm 26, and based in Mumbai, India. I graduated not too long ago with a Masters in Art and Museum Studies from Georgetown University (2018).

I love museums and art spaces that force you to look closely to uncover and connect with the work in front of you. I enjoy working with all age groups but have a particular bias towards children, haha!

I enjoy a good book (recently - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine) and am intrigued by architecture (how, why, for who?).

I'm not a fan of beetroot or papaya. I do love carrots and board games (not in any particular order :P)

Senior illustrator

sheena41 — 2021-06-08 03:57:53 UTC

Hiya!

I'm Sheena and I'm from Coorg, but I've lived in Bangalore for a large part of my life.

I studied engineering and did my MBA before I realised that my passion lay firmly elsewhere, and illustration happened organically.
Since then I've worked as an illustrator (freelance) and an art director of children's books, which sparked a love for picture books and children's content.

I enjoy reading, especially graphic novels. Chris Ware, Adrian Tomine and Jillian Tamaki are a few favourites.
Currently reading Swing Time by Zadie Smith.

I am passionate about the fine art of DIY, which has led to many experiments in clothing, lighting fixtures, hair colour and tattoos.

I love jigsaw puzzles, exploring new places and watching cats and other animals go about their business. I also love trees and Cubbon Park is one of my favourite parts of Bangalore.

Happy to be working with you all and hope we can meet in person soon! Until then, please enjoy this photo of a two headed cat.

Senior Product Designer

parth14 — 2021-06-11 11:39:24 UTC

Hello Team Toddle 👋

I'm Parth Kapadia, and I am super excited to be the part of team Toddle once again. Yes! I had started off my professional career as a designer back in 2018 as an intern when Toddle too was in its early years 😊

I did my Bachelors in Electrical Engineering and went on to pursue my Masters in Interaction Design from IDC, IIT Bombay. 🎓

Bombay is my current home but mentally I am always in the mountains! ⛰

I am a morning person and a passionate marathoner (42.2kms). 🏃‍♂️ You can often find me running on the roads at random hours. I also am on a journey towards living sustainably and I am gradually working towards following a complete plant based diet!

While I enjoy being in the outdoors and hiking the less trodden trails, I am equally fond of playing board games.
P.S - I get very competitive and manipulative while playing hardcore strategy board games. 😛

I am a big time sucker for sunrises, sunsets and water falls!
Fun Fact - Most pictures of mine on social media often have water bodies around me.

Can't wait to meet everyone in person and collaboratively build kick-ass products!

School success manager

tovarkaliz — 2021-06-14 03:37:15 UTC

Hello Team Toddle:

My name is Karol, I'm from Cali-Colombia, currently living in Bogotá. I have a degree in Foreign languages (Spanish, English and French) and I'm writing my thesis to get my Master degree in Applied Linguistics. I have worked in two IB schools in the last years, experience that allowed me to know the PYP world. I have worked as a Homeroom teacher and that is how I have met Toodle app.

I have a pet (cat) whose name is Bambú (Bamboo). It is the craziest cat in the whole world.

I love soccer, salsa music, animals, walking... and probably I will be the first person you meet who hates pizza .

School Success Manager

2021-06-15 10:37:04 UTC

Hello Everyone!

I am Priyanka Nayak. I was born and brought up in Mumbai.

At Toddle, I am going to be a part of the School Success Team.

I have done my Bachelors in Psychology and Sociology and have been a PYP educator for 7 years. I absolutely love being with children which is probably the only thing that I will miss in my current job! However, I am glad that I am still going to be a part of their lives indirectly.

When free, I love baking cakes and painting. A few years ago, I also found a keen interest in Yoga and I love to practice it. It keeps me calm and active especially during this pandemic when most of my time has been spent at home.

The easiest way to start a conversation with me is talk about new places to explore, new restaurants to eat at and nice cafes to enjoy a mocha.

My family and friends play a very important role in my life and I absolutely love spending my time with them.

School Success Executive

2021-06-15 15:55:40 UTC

Hi All,
My name is Vimal Venugopal. I hail from Kerala. I am really grateful and happy to be a part of toddle family. I pursued my bachelor's from MVJCE in Computer Science and Engineering located in Bangalore.
I have work experience of 2 years in three different domains, initially as a associate-operations ( MyschoolPage), followed by being a process executive(Millenium InfoLogic), and then moved as a junior DevOps engineer(Vimo Software Development)
My hobbies include watching YouTube videos, gardening, playing cricket, and some self-time.
Looking forward to learning and grow in this beautiful journey ahead

Heya everyone!!

2021-06-21 10:10:16 UTC

Just loving the lively vibe here, so fascinating to know folks around the world!
Here's about me, I am Palak from mumbai belonging to a fun & loving punjabi family. I have recently joined toddle as a School Success Executive. I have done my Bachelors in financial markets & PGD in advertising, events & media.
I have a keen interest in sports & music ( have been practicing singing), big fan of RiRi also i am a serial binge watcher currently exploring turkish drama.

hope the next meeting happens offline!

Shambhavee - Learning and Engagement

shambhavee — 2021-06-28 06:36:06 UTC

Hi everyone! I'm Shambhavee, and I've joined Toddle only this week (yay!). Fun fact - my first conversation (with Misbah) was for the School Success role, before I poured my heart out on what I would love to do at Toddle and landed @L&E team :D

I've actually spent a fair amount of my life-time dancing, including professionally. My family lives in Dehradun (which is where I currently am, and it rained just a while back :') ), but I consider Meerut, Delhi and Noida home as well. I'm quite excited to move to Bangalore, though :)

Currently reading City of Girls.

Dogs. Mountains. Coffee. All things Indian-eccentric.

Sulakshana - Visual Design team

sulakshanas — 2021-06-28 15:04:56 UTC

Hello! 👋

I’m Sulakshana, from Chennai (and Kerala) and I've joined today! Growing up in a school in the middle of a forest, I've always been passionate about the environment and all things nature :). I graduated as an industrial designer from NIFT and I’m shifting my focus to digital products now. I come from a family of educators and I’m super stoked to join the Toddle team and make my contribution in the field! (This is my first job 😅)

My lifelong dream is to pack a bag, a sketchbook and pen and sketch the places I travel to.

On the internet you can find me watching standup comedy, listening to podcasts and country/indie music.

Off the internet you can find me eating ice-cream, playing board games and reading books.

Favorite reads - Roots by Alex Haley, Ants among Elephants by Sujatha Gilda and Asura by Anand Neelankantan. (fiction and creative non-fiction books)

Super excited to be part of the team and learn with y’all!

Charvi - Growth team

charvi3 — 2021-06-29 05:24:59 UTC

Hello everyone!!
This is Charvi here and I recently joined the Toddle fam. I am quite excited to be a part of Toddle and also a little nervous because this is my first job! I pursued a bachelors degree in management studies (BMS) from St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
I was born and brought up in Mumbai so I'm quite excited to move to Bangalore and meet everyone in person, hopefully soon :(
A fun fact that also helped me land my first interview with Toddle is that my name has a number in it quite literally - 4V.

My hobbies include exploring cities on foot, traveling and trying different cuisines (vegetarian, and no I'm not missing out in life :p)
I love beautiful crafted old buildings, monuments, gates, windows, everything!
In my free time I love learning about different species that inhabit our water bodies and learning about the cultural and architectural history of my city, Mumbai.
PS. if you know some wonderful places full of history and beautiful buildings in Bangalore, please do let me know hehe.

Looking forward to learn and grow with all of you at Toddle!

And that's me @ Kala Ghoda!

Tejal Shah - Sr. School Success Executive - Data Entry Operations

2021-07-01 06:23:33 UTC

Hello Everyone!

This is Tejal Shah here and I have recently joined Toddle family. I am excited to be a part of Toddle.

I am originally from Bhuj (Gujrat), currently in Bangalore for 10 years after marriage. I was born and brought up in Chennai.

My hobbies include Arts & paper crafts, Yoga, traveling, trying and making different Jain cuisines.

Looking forward to learning and grow in the beautiful journey ahead.

Hi Everyone!

anubhavi — 2021-07-04 16:52:58 UTC

I am Anubhavi Sancheti, joined as a Junior Visual Designer. I recently graduated from Symbiosis Institute of Design, did my bachelors in Graphic Designing.

It is my first job, and I am super nervous and also super excited. I will be honest, this whole covid situation had me thinking about my degree. But, I graduated few days back B) , so yes kinda proud of myself. XD

Born and brought up in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Everyone should visit it once for the amazing food and architecture. Love the blues here ;)

I paint and sketch a lot.
Currently watching : Peaky Blinders
Instagram Handle : @yuhichala

Super excited to be a part of the team ;)

Hi everyone

sanjeev4 — 2021-07-06 05:48:07 UTC

This is Sanjeev. I joined Toddle as a QA Engineer on July 5'21. I am a computer science engineering graduate from Bangalore.
I am a true Bangalorean by heart and experienced 27 years of Bangalore of my 28 years ;)
Having experience of over 5 years, I am super excited to get my hands dirty with Toddle. Having a spouse who is a teacher, I get to hear a lot of tech problems she faces while teaching. I somehow feel that I can help her out with Toddle.
My hobbies include newspaper reading. Off the keyboard, you can find me playing badminton with my spouse as both of us are passionate badminton players.
Looking forward to a great future

Hello team!

ritu31 — 2021-07-14 08:17:21 UTC

Ritu here, from Chennai. I’ve joined Toddle as a communications manager.

I’m starting off this note with a big smile on my face, thanks to all your introductions! :) It was refreshing to get to know different kinds of personalities, given how "distanced" we've had to remain in the last few months! And I'm touched by how so many of us share compassion for nature and animals! Truly excited to be working with you all!

To tell you a bit about myself (which, by the way, is the kind of communication I am worst at :P), I’m an introverted lefty, navigating my way through a right-handed world. Mostly quiet, but can be the loudest voice in a room against inequality, discrimination, and abuse.

I like to read, write, observe people, play badminton, and make up bizarre stories in my mind, and then laugh or cry about them as if they were real.

About my background, I completed my bachelors in engineering, worked with Zoho Corporation for 4 years, and now, I'm here with you all hoping to help bring out the best of the teaching community! :)

Hello everyone!

alejandralopez30 — 2021-07-14 21:38:55 UTC

I am thrilled to be joining this lovely and diverse community!

My name is Alejandra; you can call me Ale. 😊 I am from Mexico, I live in the state that borders Guatemala (photo). I am 39 years old, I have a Communication Science Bachelor’s Degree and I am doing a Masters in Critical Theory with a focus on Philosophy. I was a PYP teacher for seven years and MYP for three. I love the IB program. I’ve worked as a teacher for fifteen years; now I am looking forward to this new adventure!

I have recently discovered a passion for running and volcano climbing!, I have three cats, I love music and singing. I play a little bit of guitar; it’s fun. I am fascinated by physics and astrophysics, but I struggle to understand their theories. Any suggestions for a lost physics follower? Coffee is the one thing I cannot live without nor have too much of, and I never add sugar nor milk… it is perfect just the way it is!

Interesting fact: part of my state used to belong to Guatemala- we were the last addition to Mexico. Also: I am deep into Game of Thrones and Modern Family.

I’ve joined in as a Toddle Buddy. I am excited to have the opportunity to collaborate with, grow and learn from you!

Andrés Muñoz | Translation Executive LatAm

2021-07-26 20:41:28 UTC

Greetings from Colombia! My name is Andrés, I’m 33 years old. I'll be translating all your lovely content to Spanish henceforth!

My bachelor’s was in Audiovisual Media, then I did a master’s in Entertainment Industry Management at Carnegie Mellon University in the US. I love movies and books, especially fantasy novels. Huge Lord of the Rings fan. I’m finally reading Frank Herbert’s Dune for the first time and I’m loving every page of it. Currently based in Colombia but I’m aching for a good international trip soon! I lived in Mexico for a while and appreciate the nomad lifestyle, as it puts me in a state of constant discovery and learning.

I love traveling to music festivals in different countries, as well as exploring the great outdoors. I’m passionate about the Premier League, I’m a big Manchester United fan. Hoping to go on a tour of the English stadiums once the pandemic dies down.

Does anyone do Fantasy Premier League here? Let me know! :)

Hello Everyone

rahulsingh4 — 2021-08-05 03:13:46 UTC

I'm Rahul. I grew up in Patna and lived there most of my life. I have graduated in computer science from IIIT Sri city. I joined Toddle Team as Software Engineer.

I always enjoy staying at home and hitting a good TV Series or movie! I’m not much of an outdoor person. I love rainy days where I can wrap myself in a blanket and binge-watch series !

I love to play chess, check out all the memes. Some of my favorite foods are pizza and Cold Coffee. Also I cook sometimes in my free time

Looking forward to have work with you all and have great fun.

Peace Out!

The Toddle Family

2021-11-02 23:04:03 UTC

Hello Everyone!

My name is Monica Jimenez, I’m 44 years old, married and I have a 14-year-old son. I´ve been a teacher for more that 15 years and I really enjoy teaching teenagers. Their views of life are always astonishing as well as refreshing. I graduated from Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia with a degree in Languages and Sociocultural Studies. I also hold a master’s degree in Literary Translation from Universidad de Salamanca in Spain; as well as a diploma in education management from La Universidad de La Sabana in Bogotá. I have lived and taught in different countries around the world, and I speak Spanish, English and French fluently.

We are backpackers so, as a family, we spend a great proportion of our time planning our next adventure. I love reading novels and spending time with my cat, Fiona.

Nice to meet you all!!

Claudia Beltrán - School Success Executive LATAM

2021-11-09 15:20:24 UTC

Hi!

My name is Claudia. I'm proudly Colombo-Venezuelan 😊 I was born in Venezuela but I celebrate my Colombian side thanks to my father's side of the family and my time in Bogotá for the last ten years.

At a young age, I started moving with my family to different countries. I went from Venezuela to Mexico to Colombia to the US and back to Colombia. My time moving around was an adventure of always been the new kid, but also a great experience making friends from all parts of the world and learning from new cultures. I'd say that life experience was the reason why I was naturally inclined to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. I just got my degree two months ago from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá!

During my free time, I love going out to enjoy the great gastronomic offer in Bogotá. I also love using my free time to work out at home as I have found a love and discipline for it during the pandemic (Fun fact: I used to hate working out, I can't believe myself). Also, I can't lie about Netflix during my free time because I'm a professional binge watcher 😂

I'm very excited to join Toddle and get to know and learn from all of you 🤗

Riya - Operations Analyst

riyapal — 2021-11-15 02:52:50 UTC

Hi everyone !

I am Riya . Born and brought up in Chandigarh .I have joined Toddle as an Operations Analyst and will be working alongside Vikshit . I am a 2021 graduate from Chandigarh University with a bachelors degree in computer science engineering . I am super excited to be with Toddle , prior to this I was working as a customer success associate with a SAAS company .

I enjoy being outdoors and love to explore new places. I am a big time sucker for sunsets 🌇,sun rises 🌅and beaches 🌊 , apart from that I am a trained baker and a big foodie ! I am always on a seafood diet , I see food and I eat it . 😛

Currently I am residing in Bangalore and can’t wait to meet everyone in person !! 😀

Toddle Buddy LatAm

2021-11-22 22:59:54 UTC

Hello everyone, my name is Pedro Mota. I am 32 years old. I was born in Brazil, but I am currently living in Bogota, Colombia. I have been a teacher for eight years now and I have taught English, robotics and history, from preschool to adult students. I graduated from the UFF (in Brazil) with a bachelor's degree in History. I am also in the process of finishing a second graduation, at a different university, in Graphic Design.

I really like reading books, especially historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, and watching movies/series, but my favorite hobby of all is playing video games, I consider myself a (very modest) collector. I also like drawing, but it is something that I have been practicing very little as of lately, so I believe I need a refresher course in digital painting.

My other favorite hobby is eating. I really love Italian food, pizza and chocolate. Almost anything done with potatoes also puts some butterflies in my stomach :D

Nice to meet you all and have a good day!

Hellooo

2021-12-09 05:56:09 UTC

My name is Devika, Im 23 and I've joined the Product Design team as a UX researcher and writer. This board is so vibrant and it's lovely to get to know you all a little better!

I've always been torn between and united by the sciences and the arts. Following a very inflexible board during my school years, I always sought a deep understanding Physics and wanted to become an astrophysicist. I was able to really get into Economics and Literature and performing arts during my time at University and it was such a ball. Being immersed in academia was always rewarding. I am really passionate about dancing and I've trained in Western contemporary forms. I enjoy things that flow- dance, painting, water bodies, yoga, music and the continuum of learning. I'm a movement-maniac more than a fitness-freak :D, and I love exploring new ways to move and be active. This picture is after the Bondi to Bronte beach run in Sydney at dawn- running along the water was so calming and the sunset breathtaking- it is one of my cherished memories. Mountains or beaches? Rivers flowing amid mountains!! I really enjoy nature, cooking and eating healthy food. Calming candles, fresh fragrances, and moving music are some of my vices.

Chahat - Product Design Intern

2022-01-02 11:33:37 UTC

Hello Everyone!

I am Chahat Premprakashi and I've joined Toddle as a Product Design Intern.

I was born and brought up in Dubai and later Jaipur and I’m currently in Mumbai. But I’m eagerly waiting for the office to start in Bangalore :'). I am a final year design student at MIT Institute of Design, Pune and will be graduating sometime in June next year.

In my free time I enjoy illustrating (mostly on Figma), learning new languages, and reading up about Psychology and Body Language. I also absolutely love thinking in analogies. One weird fact - I love learning random things like the order of the keys on the keyboard, the alphabet order from Z to A, the morse code, the 50 states of US, etc.

The work and the culture here seems super exciting and I can’t wait to work with all of you :D

Prerana Roy, Visual Design Intern.

preranaroy — 2022-01-02 19:12:07 UTC

A Potterhead and a Manchester United fan, otherwise an architect currently pursuing masters in visual communication from MIT Institution of Design. I have joined Toddle as a Visual Design intern and I am soooper excited(anxious too :3) to work here.

I love animating things, reading books and playing computer games whenever I get a little time off oversleeping and meeting deadlines. I love dinosaurs (I believe in T-rex supremacy). I can spend days watching and reading sci-fi and superhero stuffs. Sometimes, I try to astral project myself =D
Conspiracy theories are my go to reads, while Office being my go to watch.
I have grown up playing a huge grandfather piano, dancing and training in Bharatnatyam.

I also do realise the above informations are in no proper order and probably that is how I function, I like things a little drifted away from being in place. Oh and I also keep making a lot of playlists on Spotify, incase anyone needs a link, you can drop a text! (I love listening to Mac Miller, Sufjan Stevens, Ben Howard, Novo Amor, Leonard Cohen among like thousand others)
I am probably zoning out, I will definitely keep adding things gradually, over time!
Cheers.

Hey!

2022-01-03 09:46:00 UTC

I'm Adithi and today's my first day as Toddle's Communication Manager.

I'm a Bangalore native who has switched 11 schools across three countries and nine cities. I come with four years of experience building social and content strategies for brands like Epigamia, Puma, Van Heusen and more.

Like many of my Toddle colleagues, I went to Christ University for my media and communication undergrad. However, I was among the unlucky few who graduated in March 2020 (thanks COVID-19!) when I completed my MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai.

I look forward to getting to know you all better! 👋

Vaibhav Sorathiya , Frontend engineer Intern

vaibhav8 — 2022-01-03 16:15:01 UTC

Hello everyone! My name is Vaibhav Sorathiya.

I am from Rajkot, Gujarat. I am a final year student of B.tech in computer science and engineering from Nirma University, Ahmedabad. I’ve joined toddle as a frontend engineer(Intern).

I am always passionate about developing software solutions with beautiful user interfaces, since my diploma. I have worked around different technologies and frameworks for different platforms including web, mobile, and desktop. I like to learn and develop software in form of microservice-based architecture (I started it recently but wanted to excel in that domain 😌).

How do I spend my free time? Apart from coding and design, I am interested in Esports (gaming). I love to play games to release my stress and feel energetic even at is the end of the day. ( Interesting fact: my friends told me I’ve got a good sense of humor 😁, hope I can bring a smile [laughter] to your faces)

So yes, you will get to know more about me, as we start working together. (I don't want to make this note too long 😅)

Looking forward to develop toddle along with such amazing folks and learn how to develop and maintain such an emerging product.

Namastey toddlers 🙏

2022-01-04 05:25:26 UTC

Hey, I’m Het Patel and I’m a final year student of Electrical engineering at Government engineering college, Patan. I’ve joined toddle as a Frontend engineering intern. I come from a family of teachers so bit extra thrilled to code a software for their community.

Apart from coding I’m interested in design (mostly motion design), cooking, trading stocks , long runs, etc.

Currently I’m residing in Visnagar ( 80km away from Ahmedabad, Gujarat ) but very exited to sit side by side with you guys.

Aman Shrivastava - Frontend Developer Intern

2022-01-05 02:55:56 UTC

Intro 👋🏻

Name : Aman Shrivastava

Joined as : Frontend Developer intern.

College : Final Year Student @ IIITS

Currently : In Gwalior

Also Knows About : UI & UX Design

Hobby : Singing ( Also have a YouTube channel ), purchased Guitar just to support my singing.

Favorites 😍

Game : PUBG ( or say BGMI ), I play with 5 Finger Claw with Full Gyro on.

Looking forward to buy IPAD PRO Soon for just this.

Movie : 300, 3 Idiots, Pink

Web series : Money Heist, Friends

Interesting Facts

Done Deep listening course, Can ping me if ever feeling low, I can be a sounding board 🙂
Not an outdoor person, but love to plan trips for my loved ones and spend on them.

Moto : Always have hated the current education system, and have a desire to do or build something which can be better alternative and accessible to even lower / middle class people.

Feeling grateful for joining toddle team & Looking forward to work on its vision.

BTW anyone plays pubg 😜 here ?

Chintan Gajjar - Sr. Web Developer

2022-01-28 08:40:00 UTC

Hello everyone, I am excited to be joining this community!

My name is Chintan. I am from Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I joined Toddle as a Sr. Web Developer on 3rd Jan 2022.

I am 31 years old, I have an Information Technology Bachelor of Engineering Degree, graduate from Ahmedabad. I have 7 years of experience as a Web Developer and I am very super excited to work with this lovely community.

Apart from my carriers, My hobbies include traveling, photography, music lover, playing the piano, singing, and making Egg recipes. I love to spend time with my lifelines especially with my 1-year-old daughter.

I am very excited to have this beautiful journey with you all and to grow and learn from you! :-)

Alice - Growth and Sales Team Latam

2022-02-02 21:21:05 UTC

Hello, everyone! My name is Alice (28 years old). I was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, but I am currently living in Bogotá, Colombia (and I do not have any recent pictures without a mask :( ).

I have a degree in Languages and Literature (Portuguese and Spanish) and a master's in Literature. I have been a teacher since I started college, working with very diverse groups.

I really enjoy sleeping, Netflix, Kpop, eating, traveling, and cleaning (yes, cleaning!). I also like to build legos and collect stationery.

Nice to meet you all!!

Jenna Griffin - School Success Manager

missjennaasfc — 2022-02-03 17:38:49 UTC

Hi fellow Toddlers!

My name is Jenna Griffin and I'm 28 years old. I'm from good old Ohio, USA, where I got my Bachelor's in Foreign Language Education and Spanish. I currently live in beautiful Chiapas, Mexico, where I get to go on awesome adventures in nature and get outside my comfort zone.

While living in Mexico I've been teaching as a PYP homeroom teacher and I also got my PGCE during that time. Recently I got to work on developing a curriculum and other various side jobs before I found my place here at Toddle. I'm really excited to have this great opportunity, I love it here already!

I really enjoy spending time in nature and I love being active. I play volleyball, I run, I love to dance with my friends, and I also enjoy embroidering. I like to read books when I can and my absolute favorite show is The Office, I've probably seen it dozens of times. Hikes and camping trips are some of my best memories, and I love learning about other cultures.

Thank you all for being so welcoming and I can't wait to grow with Toddle.

Margaret Belzner - School Success Manager

2022-03-08 17:35:51 UTC

Hi everyone my name is Margaret Emmily, I'm from Colombia.

I am 33 years old, I have lived in Bogotá all my life. I lived in the US for six months, in a small town called State College. I have a bachelor’s’ degree in bilingual education, English and Spanish. I have been a teacher for 10 years, and the last three years I worked as a self-contained teacher in a PYP school in Bogota. I love teaching and I love helping other teachers.

My hobbies are collecting Legos, taking pictures, swimming, astronomy and reading. I am on my way to become a Star Wars fan. I am a huge fan of 80's and 90's music. In my free time I love dancing and I am learning how to play the piano.

I’m really happy to join the team, I believe I am joining the best team ever!

:) :)

David Garcia - School Success Manager

2022-03-09 21:41:55 UTC

Hello everyone! My name is David Garcia, I'm from Colombia. I am 32 years old and I am a Biologist (that is why I wanted to share this picture😊).

I have a degree in Biology and a Masters in Biological Sciences, I've worked in conservation, research and education, I believe that quality education is how we can continue to improve the world. I love teaching and I'm glad I get to work with all of you in this great family that is built to improve education.

I try to enjoy everything I can about life, specially when it comes to music and food, that is why my music playlists are a miscellaneous of genera and artists. I love any sport specially soccer, MMA, BJJ, cycling, volleyball and hockey, but I enjoy doing sports more than watching.

As a biologist I study, love and enjoy nature, I love hiking, diving and mostly any outdoor activity. I'm happy to be able to meet you all and I hope to learn a lot from you!

Alejandro Cardona- School Success Manager

alejandro270 — 2022-05-13 13:12:49 UTC

Hello everyone, my name is Alejandro Cardona, I am a biology teacher 10 years ago, the last five years, a teacher of San Viator school, there, I was part of the team work that made possible the certification for the diploma program of ib, working on the academic, administrative and inclusion policies, etc, there I obteined the certificate as a ib biology teacher, in the first category , also I was in charge of a student's extended essay. Really happy to be part of this great team of Toddle!
I love to ride my bike, watch movies with my wife, especially medieval fantasy movies, and also go on motorcycle trips around our country. The last book I read: "El milagro metabólico", there you will find the causes of overweight, diabetes and how you can eat better, turning off the sugar in your life.

Juan Carlos Durán - School Success Manager

juan369 — 2022-06-27 18:05:39 UTC

Hello team, my name is Juan Carlos Durán. I´m an IB economics teacher from Colombia. The picture is from 9 years ago taken during an outing with a group of students. It was one of my first teaching jobs and a nice memory.

I have a degree in Economics and have been working as a teacher since my 18^th birthday. My interests and hobbies are varied. They range from learning and reading about math, including playing video and board games, up to DIY projects. Don´t forget binge watching shows and movies or enjoying food (all of it), specially desserts.

I´m very excited to join Toddle because it´s an opportunity learn new things and challenge myself.

Nick Morgan - Senior Manager, Business Development, Australia and New Zealand

2022-06-28 03:02:34 UTC

G'day all! Nick Morgan here from Melbourne Australia. I have joined as the Sr Manager, Business Development for the Australia and NZ region.

I have experience teaching MYP in Melbourne as well as teaching and leading experiential learning programs around Aus and overseas. I am passionate about education and travel, and I'm excited to see more of my own country as I help to grow Toddle down under!

One fact about me is that I can speak Chinese - this picture is taken on the Great Wall of China. I was lucky enough to work in a team that delivered inquiry-based experiential learning programs for middle school students from Australia. That was an amazing job!

I am really excited to be working in a team with people from all around the world. If anyone ever finds themselves in Australia, please let me know, I can give you some tips or even be your tour guide!

Cheers all,
Nick

Harsh Parmar - Software Engineer - Backend

harshparmar1 — 2022-09-11 16:02:11 UTC

Hello, everyone, my name is Harsh Parmar, I have joined as a software engineer - backend, I am 23 years old, based out of Gandhinagar, Gujarat, graduated college in 2021.

I really enjoy reading books, mostly fantasy, while I cannot list all my favourites some of them are Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson, Kingkiller Chronicles by Patrick Rothfuss, Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan, Harry Potter by J.K Rowling etc., I also read fiction like Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J Klune, and occasionally non-fiction like Sapiens by Yuval Noal Harari as well. Aside from these I also love mountains, trees and space, I love going on walks in woods or parks, long drives on a tree shaded path etc. and I also love looking at stars mostly because it astounds me just how big the world is, like there are 3200 other planetary systems in just our galaxy alone and there are 200 billion estimated galaxies in our observable universe, it just fascinates me to imagine how huge the world is.

Aside from these I like cozy places a lot it can be anything coffee shops, hotels, houses etc. in fact I have a running collection of all the cozy images I found on reddit, pinterest, I also like watching TV series, movies, I also play chess casually

Fun Fact about me: for someone who reads a lot, my writing skills are not as good as they should be 😅

Looking forward to interacting with everyone, learn new things, improve my skills and contribute to the growth of Toddle.

P.S: Apology for the long introduction 😁

Patricia Palacios - Toddle Buddy LatAm

2022-11-10 15:01:00 UTC

Hi everyone!
My name is Patricia and I live in Queretaro, Mexico where I got my Masters and PhD in Linguistics. I've always worked as a teacher, but I became even more passionate about education after my kids were born. They've shown me that we're all natural learners so I truly believe in keeping that natural drive alive.

I love nature, books and coffee (well, movies too... I worked at a video store for almost five years when I was younger ;)).

I'm so happy to start working here. Everyone's so warm and welcoming! Thank you and nice e-meeting you all :)

Arjoban Singh - Software Engineer - Frontend

2022-11-12 12:58:46 UTC

Hi everyone,

My name is Arjoban Singh. I am from Amritsar, Punjab, India. I joined Toddle as Software Engineer(Frontend). I did my Masters in Computer Applications for LPU.

I have got 2.5 years of experience, working as Frontend developer. I am really passionate about building beautiful and performant Web apps.
Apart from Software, my interests include playing Cricket, Basketball and of course computer games, and I am also a bit of person who likes to read and learn about History and love to watch non-fiction.

I am really looking forward to work at Toddle.

Abhirup Bardhan - Software Engineer

abhirupbardhan — 2022-11-22 12:02:23 UTC

Hello!

I'm Abhirup. While originally from Kolkata, I've moved around a fair bit over the years. Presently, I'm located in Bangalore.

I enjoy building things and being active. I love software and technology, arts and sports.

Collaborating with people, and discussing ideas are some of the things I love engaging in the most!

Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Piyush Negi - Software Engineer

piyushnegi — 2022-11-22 14:23:43 UTC

My name Piyush Negi and I live in the beautiful town of Manali, Himachal Pradesh. I have joined toddle as a Software Engineer.

I have done Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering from LPU, Phagwara.

My interests apart from software development are Photography in which I love taking pictures of beautiful Himalayas and at night capturing Stars/Milky way Timelapse,
and working in Apple/Pear/Plum/Kiwi fruit orchards.

Feeling great to be a part of toddle :)

P.S. Mountains are calling and you all must come :)

Camila Navarrete - School Success Executive LatAm

2022-11-23 12:36:04 UTC

Hello!!

My name is Camila, from Colombia.
I'm 24 years old and I'm business administrator from the University of La Sabana in Colombia.
I have worked in 1 startup previously.

I love coffee, animals, read, go to the gym, dancing, spend time with my family, friends and travel.

About my passions I always want to know new cultures, extreme attractions and the technology.

I'm very curious about try new things and analyze and investigate things more deeper.

Very happy to be working with you all and excited about learn a lot and bring my best everyday 🤗

María Pinzón - Translation Executive LatAm

2022-11-25 20:44:16 UTC

Hello! I'm Maria Pinzon. I'm so glad to join this wonderful company. I'm from Colombia and I'm currently living in Bogota.

I studied literature and journalism at Universidad Nacional de Colombia & Universidad de los Andes, and I'll be working as Translation Executive LatAm.

My passions in this world are the dogs, music, literature, languages and ancient cultures.

My favourite quote is from cuban singer and songwriter Silvio Rodríguez who said, "People dreaming become giant". We together can be giant, no doubts.

Thank you so much and hope to see you soon!

Carolina Donado - School Success Manager, Colombia.

2022-12-06 23:54:22 UTC

I'm Carolina Donado, 28 years old from Colombia. I have worked as a bilingual teacher for over 6 years. I'm an early childhood educator from Universidad de La Sabana, with a passion for technology and management.
I love to spend time with my family, Volunteer in animal shelters, Hike, Cook, Go to music festivals and concerts,
I hope I can get to know you more! :D

Alejandro Romero Lefebre - School Success Manager 🇨🇴

2022-12-09 14:39:28 UTC

Hey everyone! My name is Alejandro and I will turn 27 in Feb next year. I am half venezuelan half colombian so I'm based in Bogota. I am very excited to have joined Toddle and to start this ed-tech journey.

I've got a bachelor's in Foreign Language Education and a Master's in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE). I've taught English, Spanish and of course, French🇫🇷🥖 for 7-8 years. I come from a line of french family so I've got it in my blood, I just love Franchophone culture, so if you want to discuss about it, do not hesitate to chat.

I've had the opportunity to travel to several countries around the world, hence I find every bit of culture interesting and unique.

Besides languages, I enjoy cooking (I consider I'm quite good at it) bike riding, playing ultimate and traveling.

The thing that I love the most, you've just met him: it's my dog, Coffee 🐶. (He was not named like that because I like drinking coffee, he had been already named when we adopted him 2.5 years ago, maybe because of his fur's color). He's kind, sweet and veeeeeeeery zen/calm.

Looking forward to meet and work with you all!

María Daniela Correales - School Success Manager LatAm

2022-12-23 13:10:43 UTC

Hi Team!

I'm María Daniela Correales from Colombia. I'm 28 years old and I'm a psychologist from Universidad de La Sabana in Bogotá. However, I have worked as a bilingual teacher for almost 8 years. I'm currently studying a masters degree in Child Neurodevelpment.

I recently married the love of my life, Jairo. We've been together for almost 10 years, but we've known eachother since we were 5. One of our passions is traveling and discovering restaurants. No kids, no pets, no rush. :)

My favorite food is pizza and I really enjoy baking cakes. Also, I really like reading historic novels. 📖

I'm really excited and looking forward to meet you all!

Dani

Ana Milena Brochet - School Success Manager LatAm

2023-01-04 20:40:40 UTC

Hello everyone!

My name is Ana Milena Brochet.

I am from Colombia, and I currently live in the beautiful Caribbean city of Cartagena.

I have a four-year-old son, Felipe, who is not too fond of pictures… But he is getting better and better on such matter every day 😉

I love spending time with my family, exercising by the bay walk, and cooking and trying new recipes.

I am a psychologist from Saint Leo University in Gainesville, Florida. Also, I have a specialization in Logotherapy and Existentialisms, and currently I work with teenager patients who are battling addictions. I also have master’s degree in Education in Instructional Design and Technology, and I am expecting graduation in March from a second master’s degree in Administration of Educational Institutions. As I mentioned, I lived in the United Stated for ten years where I graduated from college, and after such amazing experience, I decided to return to my home country, where my journey in the education field started. I initially worked as an English instructor, and then I had the opportunity to work as the head of the Psychology department of a school, and as academic advisor for different schools in the region. After some years, I moved to Bogota and worked as an MYP psychologist at The English School, where my love and fascination for the IB Curriculum started.

Recently, I moved back to Cartagena and my journey with start-ups and Edu-tech environments started with Synthesis School, for which I am a part-time on-line facilitator on Saturdays.

I am very excited and grateful to become part of the Toddle family and get to know and work with you all! See you soon! ❤️

Jami Wimberly - School Success Manager LatAm

2023-01-05 16:26:13 UTC

Hi all!

My name is Jami Wimberly. I am originally from the States and I'm currently based in Mexico City with my husband and two pups. I'm sure you'll meet them soon, as they love the camera (the dogs, not my husband...).

I did my B.A. in English literature and Secondary education and M.A. in Applied Linguistics at Teachers College, Columbia University. I'm currently working on my M.Ed. in Educational leadership at University of Dundee in Scotland. I've been teaching in IB schools for the past 10 years, mostly in DP, but some in MYP as well. I've taught MYP & DP English A and B, Theory of Knowledge, and acted as EE Coordinator and DP Coordinator. I've taught in Panama, Mexico, and China.

When I have some free time, I enjoy reading (book club anyone?) and playing video games (mostly of the management genre). I'm also working on my Spanish still, but eager for any patient person who wants to engage in some casual conversations to help me up my skills.

Loving my time so far and looking forward to meeting everyone!

Zabdiel Hurtado - School Success Executive LATAM

mariazabdiel — 2023-01-06 22:06:14 UTC

Hi everyone!

My name is Zabdiel, I´m 22 years old.
I was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
I am really excited to be part of the Toddle team, seems to me as a wonderful opportunity to learn and keep growing.

I graduated from high school with the IB Diploma and also was the first promotion in my school to try the PYP curriculum.
Both of my parents are IB teachers and my father is an IB workshop facilitator.
I´ll like to persue a degree in psychology, but currently I was in a technology for production in audiovisual communication.

I have a dog, her name is Bu, she is my faithful companion and she has taught me a lot about responsability, boundaries and breeding.

I love dyeing my hair different colors (as you can see in the picture), baking (recently started a little entrepreneurship of christmas decorated brownies), reading (new year´s resolution is to end a novel monthly *open for suggestions*) and writing (which is more of a hobby or a stress release).

This first week at Toddle has been amazing, I have felt truly welcome to the LATAM team and looking forward to meet and work with the rest of this great team.

- Zab ❤

Vishal Raghav - Senior Software Engineer (Front-End)

2023-01-16 12:18:11 UTC

Hi everyone,
My name is Vishal Raghav, I am 25 years old. I was born in a small town in Uttrakhand called Rudrapur. I am currently living in Delhi. I have joined Toddle as Senior Software Engineer and i am really excited to be part of Toddle team.

I graduated from Guru Teg Bahadur Institute of Technology with B.Tech. in Information Technology.

I love building softwares. And apart from my love for coding. I love travelling and playing video games (PC and PS).

Norman García - School Success Manager LatAm

2023-02-08 18:05:59 UTC

Hello there!

I'm Norman García and I'm from Mexicali, México. I hold a degree in Educational Sciences and a Master's in Educational Management. I have worked in the private sector, as well as in the government here in México. Just recently, I had the chance to collaborate with an EdTech startup called Knack as a User Support Associate. I'm a University teacher as well!

When not working, I love spending time with my family. Being a dad is the most important job I've ever had! (and it's a challenging one at times!)

Found this opportunity to merge two of my passions: Customer Service and Education. It's great to see this is a group that shares those passions as well!

I'm really grateful for this opportunity and look forward to hearing from and meeting you all!

Medha Menon - Program Manager, School Success

2023-02-14 13:05:53 UTC

Hey Everyone!

I'm Medha and I'm from Bangalore. Although I was born in India, I moved to Shanghai when I was 2, and stayed there till I graduated from an IBD school at 17. Mandarin is my second language after English. My next stop was Washington, DC for undergrad, where I concentrated in Statistics and Economics. Since then, I've lived in Boston and Jacksonville, setting up sales offices for an F500 telecom company. It feels good to finally be back home in India at 27, and working for Toddle!

I look forward to collaborating with all of you, and if you're ever looking to butter me up for a favour - I'd love pictures of your pets, food, or music recs!

Shivani Shenoy – Visual Designer

2023-02-20 04:21:59 UTC

Hello everyone! I'm Shivani and I'm joining Toddle as a Visual Designer. I am an illustrator and visual designer based in Bengaluru, India but I grew up in Delhi NCR. I studied Information Arts and Information Design Practices at Srishti Institute of Art, Design and Technology. My past work experiences have been primarily in the field of art and design for environmental education and conservation science for children. I immensely enjoy being in nature and find it to be a treasure house of inspiration for my creative expressions. In my free time, I enjoy bird watching, listening to music and creating playlists, trying out new crafts and painting techniques, and reading! Super excited to be a part of the team and look forward to all the new experiences! You can find me on Instagram: @shivani_illustration 🦋

Prit Patel | Software Engineer

2023-02-27 10:32:33 UTC

Hello Everyone!

I'm Prit, from Ahmedabad, currently in Bangalore. I have a BTech degree in Materials Science from IIT-Kanpur. I am a self-taught programmer with 1.5 years of experience working as a software engineer at a Bangalore based startup.

I love listening music, play any sport with friends(actually I am exploring all kinds of sports, will then see which suits me better), learn new technologies. Also, in my free time love to play some CSGO, hangout with family and friends.

This year I plan to travel a lot, by chance if I land in your city, would love to hangout with you!

Natalia Merizalde | School success manager | Bogotá, Colombia

2023-03-06 14:38:51 UTC

Hello, I am Natalia. I am 28 years old and I live in Bogotá, Colombia. I have been teaching History to teenagers for the last 5 years in different schools. I studied History at Universidad Javeriana and I am about to finish a Master's degree on the same uni.

One of the things I enjoy the most is spending time with my cats, my friends and family, going to concerts and travelling to new places.

I am very excited to become part of this awesome team!!

Daisy Clavijo.

2023-03-06 18:23:15 UTC

Hi everyone!

My name is Daisy Clavijo and I'm joining Toddle as Consultant Finance for LatAm. I have a BA in Political science with an international relations and comparative politics emphasis, from Los Andes University (Colombia).

I was born in Caracas, Venezuela, but my parents are from Colombia. Therefore, since we lived in different countries when I was a child, I don't consider myself from either.

I love reading, especially classic literature and politics related. I speak Spanish, Italian, English, and French, and I love to read in these languages. I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling to new places.

I'm thankful and excited to start this new job experience and work with you all!

Jenn Iniesta - Translator Latam

2023-03-06 20:24:34 UTC

Hi everyone!
My name is Jennifer Iniesta and I live in Mexico city. I'm 29 years old and I have a degree in Foreign Languages Teaching.
I 've worked as English teacher for almost 8 years.
Somethings that I love are books, videogames, evening with my cat and family and the gummy bears.
I'm really excited to start working here, to learn new things everyday, ask questions, discover new knowledge and get along with all of you. If anyone here needs my help be free to contact me, I'll be glad to help you.

Maria Fernanda Angel | School Success Manager LatAm | Cajicá, Colombia

2023-03-07 15:51:47 UTC

Hi there!

My name is Maria Fernanda and I’m joining Toddle
as a Toddle buddy. I live in the suburbs at a cute little town called Cajicá,
located 30 minutes away from Bogota, Colombia. I'm 43 years old, hold a bachelor’s
degree in foreign Languages Teaching, a master’s degree in leadership and
School Management, with over 13 years of experience in teaching ESL at school
and university levels onsite and virtual.

I enjoy family time and love trips and holidays
together, I’m a cat lover and a reading buddy, and love to try new cuisine and
recipes... some in my kitchen, some in other places. I also read Tarot cards!
During the pandemic lockdown I was so curious about the magic behind tarot readings, so
I started to learn, and now people close to me like to schedule readings every
now and then.

I’m thrilled to be part of the Toddle team, and so excited to continue working for education from a different perspective!

Parakh Srivastava - Software Engineer (Frontend)

2023-03-13 19:21:11 UTC

Hi everyone!

My name is Parakh Srivastava. I am from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. I have an experience of around 3 years into frontend development and now I'm really excited to contribute to my fullest at Toddle.

When not working, I love to write down my thoughts ✍ , listen to music and play cricket 🏏

I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to collaborating with many of you to reach our shared goals!!!

Shivraj Dhanawade(L2-Product Support,Dev/Technical Support Engineer)

2023-03-21 12:50:54 UTC

Hi Everyone !

My name is Shivraj Dhanawade. I'm 25 years old. I was born in Satara ,Maharashtra, India. I'm currently living in Pune. I have joined Toddle as a Technical Support Engineer/Product Support Engineer and I am really excited to be part of the Toddle team.

I Graduated from Pune University with a B.E in Computer Engineering.

I do have 1.5 Years of Professional experience in Product support, dev/Technical Support Engineer. Apart from my professional life, I like travelling , cycling , playing video games .

Again, I feel great to be part of a toddler :)

Mariana García Díaz - School Sueces LatAm - Bogotá

2023-03-21 20:29:45 UTC

Hi!

My name is Mariana García, I am from Bogotá, Colombia and have a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am 24 years old and have had experience as a Teacher assistant at an IB school, as well as teaching in a Montessori School.

I´ve had the opportunity to travel to different countries and work as a teacher in The Bahamas and Tanzania for a couple of months. I love traveling, camping and outdoor activities.

In my free time I love to play basketball, ride my bike and play squash. I also have the coolest sausage dog in the world, his name is Fito and he is the thing I love the most.

Looking forward to meet the team and work with you all!

Lucrecia Campero

2023-04-11 22:18:33 UTC

Hello everyone! I'm Lucrecia Campero and I'm thrilled to join the team as a School Success Manager. I currently reside in Saltillo with my husband and two daughters, and I'm originally from Mexico City. I've had the opportunity to live in various countries, including the US, England, Germany, and France. My background is in psychology, and I've been an IB educator for nearly 10 years.

One thing you'll find great about working with me is my passion for problem-solving. If you ever find yourself stuck, don't hesitate to ask for my help. However, I do acknowledge that sometimes I can get carried away when discussing a concept or topic, and I might talk in an uninterrupted stream of thoughts. I'm actively working on improving this, so please feel free to ask me to slow down or give you a chance to speak. I've only been with Toddle for two days, and I've already learned so much. The warm welcome from everyone has been truly appreciated, and I'm looking forward to contributing to the team.

I believe that the IB framework is an excellent tool for fostering lifelong learners, and I'm excited to be part of Toddle and support fellow teachers in maximizing their impact. Personally, I have a keen interest in history, social studies, and biology so these are my favourite subjects.

During my free time, I enjoy reading, with Neil Gaiman being one of my favorite authors. I'm also a pet lover, caring for dogs, cats, tarantulas, and a leopard gecko. Additionally, I love planning murder mystery parties and watching TV shows and movies, particularly in the science fiction, fantasy, true crime, and documentary genres.

Here's to no longer commuting to work :D

2023-04-20 23:34:09 UTC

Hi everyone!

I am Ceona, a School Success Manager-Toddle Buddy, currently in the town of Pereira, Colombia, known for its natural hot springs and coffee. Teaching ESL has taken me to different places, and this is how I landed in South America about a decade ago. I have worked as an ELT-CLIL consultant in Russia, Mexico, Peru, India, etc. Having worked at all sorts of schools and institutes, I consider principled eclecticism as my forte (I don’t know why I said that, but it’s true! 😉). I have always been a strong proponent of online education, automation, and remote work ever since I can remember.

Some of my passions are avian photography, music in different languages, dystopian literature, and above all city-building, point-and-click, and strategy video games. I have a background in Computational Physics and often resort to sci-fi as a way to merge my two passions for languages and science.

I believe that I am a lifelong learner (clichéd, but in earnest) and learn from everything and everyone. This is a new role for me in such a diverse team and I am excited to make the most of it.

Si yo fuera poesía, seré- El camino no escogido, Robert Frost

Si fuera animal, sería- la tortuga, llevo mi casa conmigo donde sea

Si tuviera que escuchar un sol@ artista toda mi vida, será- लता मंगेशकर (Lata Mangeshkar)

Una película que vi recientemente que me gusto' mucho- Kantara,कांतारा (Netflix)

Cheers

Daniel Lowe - School Success LatAm

daniellowe6 — 2023-04-23 17:43:57 UTC

Hey y'all!

I'm Daniel and I'm from small towns in Texas, but I've lived in Mexico City for the last 7 years with my dog The Moose, eating tacos al pastor and searching in vain for biscuits & gravy.

I have an MA in Political Science with a focus on Peace Studies from Midwestern State University, which has taken me to conferences around the world and allowed me to work as an educator for over a decade from grade schools to universities, including various stints at IB schools.

When I'm not teaching, I love grilling (ask about my absolutely NOT self-proclaimed nickname!), biking all across the city, watching lucha libre at Arena Mexico, and bringing all the good parts of Texas wherever I go.

I'm extremely happy to be here, and I can't wait to work with all of you

Natalia Galindo - Growth Team

2023-05-09 13:58:01 UTC

Hi everyone!!!

I'm Natalia, I'm from Bogotá Colombia and I've lived here my entire life. I grew up in an IB school and realized this would have made a hugeeee difference back then if my school had implemented something like Toddle.

Im 21 yo, and currently studying an MBA, My undergrad was in Business Management and marketing. I've had a loooot of experience developing social media accounts as a social media manager / community manager / editor / camera girl, you name it 😂

I absolutely LOVE everything related to beauty treatments, nails, facials, masages, hair, etc... I'm a very girly girl hahaha

My hidden talent is interior design, I love doing it and find so relaxing to see the final result (by me) so in harmony with the space.

I'm beyong happy to be working alongside with you guys, and really hope we can make this an amazing life experience for everyone

Alexandra Callamand - School Success LatAm

2023-05-09 15:16:20 UTC

Hey everyone!

I'm Alexandra from Bogotá, Colombia. I am really excited to join this amazing team as a School Success Manager. I'm a Visual Artist and I have been teaching for 6 years!

I love animals (I have two cats and I just adopted a dog), I enjoy going out with my friends and spending my time at different coffee shops. I also love music, I never spend a day without listening to music and I couldn't imagine my life without it!

Something most people don't know about me is that I speak fluent Italian and I also speak French... (and Spanish obviously!).

I'm super happy to be here and I can't wait to meet you!

Charmy Dave - Implementation Specialist

2023-05-16 09:28:10 UTC

Hi everyone!
My name is Charmy Dave and I am basically from Mumbai, currently located in Jalgaon, Maharashtra.

I have 5 years of teaching experience with Early years and prior to that have worked in Gems and Jewellery sector.

In my free time, I love to cook, travel and click pictures.

I am elated to be a part of the team!

(Jenny) Joan Pryor - School Success LatAm

2023-06-09 00:58:29 UTC

Hi everyone!

I am Joan and that is Paulina my daughter (that is the most she will show of herself in any picture). I am quite excited about this new chapter in my life, getting to learn from everyone.

Have been in education for about 13 years but when I was pregnant my ex-husband says that I was driving him crazy (which I believe) so he enrolled me to study to become a pastry chef, then I found out he just wanted to eat better at home.

I am interested in topics and causes related to social justice and have been in the most dangerous sectors in Bogota, but it is there where I have met the most wonderful, caring and humble people in my life.

In this new stage of my life I wish to spend more time with my daughter and be able to learn more about myself and just have fun.

Hope to meet all of you.

Pranjal Suyal - Engineering Team

2023-06-19 13:48:47 UTC

Hi Everyone!

I am Pranjal Suyal and I am based out of a small town called Mussoorie, Uttarakhand which is situated in the foothills of Himalaya.

I have joined Toddle as a Software Engineer Front End.
I have 3 years of experience in my field and have worked with various startups both B2B and B2C.

I love to click pictures and play chess, badminton in my free time and during winters I love to go for skiing in the Himalayas.

I am very excited to be a part of toddle and looking forward to be working with you guys.

Arham Khan - Associate Software Engineer (Frontend)

2023-06-20 11:46:37 UTC

Greetings, everyone!

Allow me to introduce myself. I am Arham Khan, hailing from the vibrant city of Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. I am a proud alumnus of VIT, Vellore, where I completed my graduation. Currently, I am residing in the bustling city of Bangalore.

With 1.5 years of valuable experience as a software developer in a Product-based SaaS company, I have honed my skills and gained substantial expertise in the field.

Apart from my passion for technology, I am an ardent fitness enthusiast, regularly participating in powerlifting meets. Furthermore, I have also achieved the feat of being a state-level football player. In my leisure time, I find joy in both culinary pursuits and engaging in thrilling video games.

It is with tremendous excitement that I embark on this new chapter, joining toddle. I eagerly look forward to the prospect of collaborating and working alongside each and every one of you.

Cinthia Castañeda - Data Entry Executive.

cinthia34 — 2023-06-28 00:34:13 UTC

Hello.
My name is Cinthia Castañeda, I am from Mexico and I am 25 years old. I like to watch suspense series and sometimes romantic series, I also like to know new places especially if there is sun and beach.
Two months ago I finished my degree in nutrition and in my free time I dedicate myself to assist some of my patients. I am very excited to work with you, every time you tell me something new about the company I get a little more enthusiastic. Working in this way is something new for me but I am sure that I will do well and I will do my best.

Chiara Fornetti - Consultant US Team

2023-07-06 04:55:59 UTC

Hi everyone,
My name is Chiara Fornetti. I was born and raised in Italy, but I lived all over the world. First I went to Singapore, then to Bristol, UK, then to Munich, Germany and 7 years ago I moved to California.

I lived most of my American life in San Francisco. The city is beautiful, but the weather is foggy and cold!

My husband is a movie editor and he works in Hollywood. 4 months ago we bought our first home in Los Angeles and I moved here 3 weeks ago.

I was an IB (PYP & MYP) teacher for the past 7 years and I taught Design and Technology. I am now writing a book about my technology curriculum and I'm glad I joined this amazing Toddle family!

I love cooking and watching movies. I love singing and I can play the flute. If anyone is interested in learning a new language, feel free to contact me. I can speak Italian, English, German and French!

Looking forward to know you all!

2023-07-09 17:48:21 UTC

Greetings, everyone! I hope you are having a great day.

My name is Ana Katherine Berdugo Lara and I'm 34 years old. I studied both Fine Arts and an Early Childhood Education Bachelor. You may enjoy some of my art work in my Insta @anaberdugoart and some of the experiences I've had as an educator at @anaberdugo_approach.

I'm currently based in Bogota (Colombia) but I've had the opportunity to get to know other cultures. Whenever I travel to other countries I love getting to try food, museums and historic sites.

I love being part of Toddle family!

Carolina Riascos - School Success LatAm

carolinariascos — 2023-07-09 23:11:34 UTC

Hello, I am Carolina Riascos. I am 30 years old and I live in Cali, Colombia. I have been working as a teacher (primary or preschool) for the last 9 years :D

I finished the bachelor’s degree in English at San Buenaventura de Bogotá University, and I am in second semester of the Master’s in Education at Santiago de Cali University.

One of the things I enjoy the most is spending time with my family and my friends. I also love traveling to new places and trying different types of food.

I am super excited to become part of this wonderful team...

Manish - Software Engineer

2023-08-09 06:53:40 UTC

Hi Folks!
My name is Manish. I am 2021 grad from IIT Jodhpur. I come from Purnia Bihar and currently located in Bangalore.

I have 2 years experience as a Backend Developer. Previous to Toddle, I worked with Infeedo which is also a SaaS company and makes HR Management products.

I like to play Football and explore new destinations.

Exited to meet you all soon !!!

Laura Guillen- School Success Manager | Spain- RoW

2023-08-28 08:37:18 UTC

Hi everyone! I'm Laura!
I was born and raised in Spain until Asia captured my heart and I spent 10 years there.

Psychologist and Educator I have been working at Edu field for more than 15 years. I am facing a new professional challenge now but... I love challenges!

I am passionate about travelling and getting out of my comfort zone very often.

Happy to be here and I can't wait to work with all of you.

LoVe.
Lau.

Alejandra Cañón - School Success Manager Latam

2023-10-02 15:35:21 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Alejandra and I'm 30 years old.
I was born and raised in Colombia (aka the most beautiful country in the world!).

After graduating from my psychology bachelor degree, I got offered a job as a preschool teacher. What I thought would be temporary job, ended up being the beginning of a passionate journey on education! And so...here I am, after 6 years of experience as a homeroom teacher, ready to face this new challenge - Toddle!

I love being outdoors away from the cities and the noise...I'm passionate about rock climbing, hiking and camping. Say the word "nature" and I'll be there in the blink of an eye!

I'm really happy to join Toddle and meet you all,

Ale

Matt Pisarski- School Success LatAm

2023-10-02 15:37:36 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Matt, and I'm from Buffalo, NY. I've been living in Mexico City for about 3 years and loving it!

I studied Literature in University and worked as a writing teacher/tutor in Grad School. Afterwards I ventured into the world of auto insurance and worked in claims, first as a claims adjuster and later as a trainer. I'm really excited to move back into the education field and work in customer success!

I love to travel and play nerdy games (video or board), I'm a passionate fan of the Buffalo Bills, and I love exploring. I just became a dad for the first time, and am excited for all the chaos and adventure a baby will bring!

So excited to be part of Toddle and to get to know everyone!

Valentina Martín- School Success Manager Latam

2023-10-02 17:24:24 UTC

Howdy! My name is Valentina and I'm from Bogota, Colombia. I'm 24 and I'm a languages teacher.

When I was in high school it was hard for me to decide what to study since I didn't have a clear passion. Then, one day, when I was 18, my cousins and I were talking about the games we used to play when we were little. Suddenly, I remembered I loveeeeed playing the role of a teacher (of English, btw) when playing with my friends. That day I realized what I wanted to do the rest of my life.

I'm officially an educator since last year when I graduated from the uni in Bogota, but I've given English, French and Spanish lessons since 3 years ago (mainly in online environments). After graduating, I moved to France to become a Spanish assistant in a school in the south of Paris where I spend the most amazing months of my life.

I got a new passion this year: swimming. I enrolled swimming lessons some months ago and, for the very first time in my life, I can't wait to wake up at 4am to do it.

An update about my life is that this month my family and I have welcomed a new member of the family, a 1-year old golden retriever we adopted named Bongo. She came to our lives on purpose (this is what we think). Some months ago our dogs, Atka and Dali passed away, leaving a great void in our home and heart. They were golden retrievers too, don't you think this is more than just a coincidence?

I'm the happiest starting my journey as School Success Manager Latam at Toddle today. I can't wait to meet you all!

Rishav - Software Engineer

2023-10-04 06:02:46 UTC

Hi Everyone!

My name is Rishav Garg. I'm 24 year old and I'm from Punjab, India. I have joined toddle as Software Engineer - Frontend.

I Graduated from Chitkara University with B.Tech in Computer Science.

In past i have worked with Spinny as Software Developer - Frontend. I have total of 3.5 year of experience into frontend development and now I'm ready excited to work with you all.

I love watching anime and reading manga. some of my favorite animes are Death Note, Naruto and One piece.

I am really looking forward to work at Toddle.

Nandita - Software Engineer

2023-10-10 04:18:31 UTC

Hi everyone

I am Nandita. I am from Delhi. I have done my Bachelors in Technology in IT from GGSIPU and I am a passout of 2023.

I love creating things and also enjoy collabrating with other people.

Looking forward to get to know all of you

Shubham - QA Engineer

shubhamchaudhari — 2024-05-28 06:06:07 UTC

Hi Everyone

My name is Shubham Chaudhari. I'm 27 years old. I was born and raised in India (the most beautiful country in the world).

After graduation I worked as a Quality Analyst and after gaining experience for nearly 3 years I am here to start a new beginning at Toddle.

I love riding bikes and stay close to nature and that's my plan on most of the weekends. My another personality loves playing BGMI and binge watch movies and series.

I am really happy to join Toddle and learn new things

2024-06-17 14:18:58 UTC

Hi Everyone,

I am Ana Maria Magaña. I am from Colombia living in Bogota. I have a mayor in business and a Master in special education. For the past 5 years I was a special ed teacher at an international school in Bogota and now I am excited to be part of the Toddle Team!

I love nature and being out of the city. Also I enjoy hiking, photography, doing sports and baking.

Gabriela Princivil- School Success Manager

gabrielaprincivil1 — 2024-07-19 16:20:37 UTC

Hi everyone! My name is Gaby and I'm from Venezuela. Right now, I live with my son and our dog Chiquita in the beautiful state of Chiapas. Before joining Toddle, I was a PYP Coordinator. I love dancing salsa, watching movies, cooking, spending time with friends and of course traveling. I'm really excited to begin this adventure with you. If there's anything I can do to help you, please reach out!

Brendan Lawler - School Success Manager

brendan166 — 2024-07-22 02:17:02 UTC

Hi all! My name is Brendan Lawler, I'm from the US originally but I currently live in Bogotá, Colombia. I've been an IB educator for over a decade now with experience teaching in the MYP and DP as well as in academic leadership. Before discovering the world of education, I studied Film & Electronic Media and have enjoyed working on independent films and commercials.

In my free time I love watching movies, playing video games, skateboarding, cooking, and traveling.

I'm very excited about joining the Toddle team and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!

Santiago Arias - School Success Manager

2024-07-22 15:02:59 UTC

Shraddha Gautam - Software Quality Analyst

shraddhagautam — 2024-09-27 08:00:24 UTC

Hello everyone! I’m Shraddha from India. I currently live with my parents and have a background in Electronics and Telecommunication, having earned my Bachelor's degree in that field. For the past few years, I’ve been working as a Software Quality Analyst, and I genuinely enjoy enhancing product quality in my role.

In my free time, I love sketching, painting, and exploring various forms of art and music. Nature is a source of peace for me, and I’m also a big foodie who’s eager to try every vegetarian dish out there, especially desserts—they’re my favorite!

I’m really excited to be a part of Toddle and can’t wait to connect with all of you!

Vinoth kumar - QA Engineer

2024-10-07 11:31:13 UTC

Hi everyone, my name is vinoth kumar. i was born and broughtup in chennai. I have total 4 plus years of experience in software testing. I'm thrilled to be joining here at toddle as a QA Engineer. Outside of work, i love cooking and reading books, I'm really looking forward to working with all of you!

Priya Jani - Associate Software Engineer

priyajani — 2025-07-31 13:13:03 UTC

Hey everyone!!!

I’m Priya, originally from Gujarat and currently based in Gandhinagar. I’ve been part of the Toddle team for a little while now as an Associate Software Engineer-Frontend, and it’s been an exciting ride so far!

I completed my BTech in Computer Science and Engineering from Ahmedabad University, and before joining Toddle, I worked as a Software Engineer where I got to explore some fun and challenging projects that really shaped my interest in building thoughtful, user-centric products.

Outside of work, I’m into anime (the good kind that ruins your sleep schedule), an occasional crocheter (I swear I’ll finish that rabbit plushie one day), and always on the lookout for quirky new hobbies — from painting to puzzle-solving to randomly trying origami at midnight.

Something close to my heart: I’m part of an NGO that teaches kids for free on Sundays — it’s been an incredibly fulfilling experience and a grounding part of my week.

It’s been amazing being here so far, and I’m really looking forward to connecting more, learning from everyone, and contributing in any way I can. Let’s build cool stuff together!

Manpreet Singh - Software Engineer

2025-09-01 09:56:24 UTC

Hi everyone, I'm Manpreet Singh, 23 years old, and I recently finished my MCA from Lovely Professional University. I live in Punjab, India.

I’m really into technology and gaming, and I absolutely love dogs. I also enjoy meeting new people and having interesting conversations.

Looking forward to working at Toddle :)

Akshat Khosya - Software Engineer

akshatkhosya — 2026-01-27 11:05:15 UTC

Hey everyone! 👋

I’m Akshat Khosya from Narnaul, Haryana, India 🇮🇳, and I’ve recently joined Toddle as a Software Engineer.

I’m really excited to be here and to start this new journey! 🚀

I’ve completed my B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from IIIT Una, Himachal Pradesh.

Before Toddle, I spent around 2 years at Mobile Premier League (MPL) working as an SDE-1, where I worked on a range of products including SEO websites, a cricket platform 🏏, playable games and ads 🎮, and internal dashboards.

Outside of work, I love travelling 🌍, going on bike rides 🏍️, watching anime, and playing games (Minecraft being my go-to right now ⛏️).

I’m super excited to be part of Toddle and really looking forward to learning, building great things, and working with all of you! 🙌

Can someone suggest good online casino for players from India?

bellajoha80 — 2026-03-13 01:12:17 UTC

Sarvesh Patil - Software Engineer

sarveshpatil2 — 2026-04-07 12:01:17 UTC

Hello everyone! 👋

I’m Sarvesh Patil from Wada, Palghar, Maharashtra. If you’ve heard about the famous Wada Kolam rice—yes, that’s where I’m from 😄

I’ve joined Toddle as a Software Engineer. I completed my BE in IT from Bharati Vidyapeeth, Navi Mumbai in 2022. Before joining Toddle, I worked at Jio Platforms and osmos.ai, gaining around 3.8 years of experience.

Outside of work, I enjoy reading books, taking care of plants on my farm , and visiting historical places.

I’m really excited to be here and looking forward to building beautiful things together! 🚀

Dhruv Tiwari - Software Engineer

2026-04-15 10:23:19 UTC

Hello everyone! 👋

I’m Dhruv Tiwari, recently joined as a Software Engineer.
I completed my B.Tech from UIT RGPV, Bhopal, and worked at Bajaj Finserv Health for 2 years.
Currently based in Satna, M.P., India.

I enjoy playing badminton and watching anime in my free time.
Looking forward to connecting and learning with you all! 😊