Manager, Programs and Student Fellowship, Teach for India, Kids Education Revolution

Shivani Patekar is a manager at Kids Education Revolution in Mumbai, India, and is involved in the development and execution of programs designed to build a movement of young adults who are passionate about making the world a better place. A sociology graduate from St. Xaviers College in Mumbai, she was a Teach for India Fellow from 2017-2019, an experience that rooted her belief in student voice and holistic learning. Over the last 3 years, Shivani has coached students to explore leadership, developed virtual learning courses for educators to deep dive into the 3 KER Principles (Safe Spaces for Voice, Kids & Educators as Partners, Kids as Changemakers), and contributed to the design and execution of the Greatest Show on Earth, a musical staged by Teach for India. She is passionate about making an impact through her work and life, especially in the areas of leadership development and experiments in holistic learning experiences for students.