LEADS - Key Persons
Afsa Parvin is one of the Senior Teachers at LEADS. She completed her Masters from Dhaka University in Drama and Arts. She is teaching all the subjects to the children of grade 3 and all subjects of the children of grade 7 and 8 including Math and English . As she has a background of Drama And Arts she also looks after the extra curricular activities of the students and cultural activities.
Padma Rupa Dey Santa is a full time teacher at LEADS . She did her Masters and Bachelors in Botany from Eden Mahila College and SSC and HSC from Viqarunnessa Noon School and College. She also did B. Ed. from Teachers Training College and to utilize her knowledge she joined LEADS . She is a dedicated teacher and mainly teaches all the subjects of grade 4 and 6 and English to the senior students.
Afsa Parvin is one of the Senior Teachers at LEADS. She completed her Masters from Dhaka University in Drama and Arts. She is teaching all the subjects to the children of grade 3 and all subjects of the children of grade 7 and 8 including Math and English . As she has a background of Drama And Arts she also looks after the extra curricular activities of the students and cultural activities.
Every organization needs a strong support to function properly. Mr. A.S.M Kabir is the backbone of LEADS. He is a silent yet an essential part of the LEADS team.
Mr. Kabir completed his Masters in Economics from Wales University, United Kingdom. He looks after the welfare of government employees, and is also guest speaker of different government organizations like BCS Administration, BCS Taxation, BCS Foreign Academy, NAEM, Police Staff College, Judicial Administrative Training Institute, NIMCO, Social Service Academy, FIMA etc.
As a Chairman, Mr. Kabir has made significant contribution for the welfare of the children at LEADS and maintains liaison with different government organizations for smooth operation of LEADS. He is an ideal example for the children.
Job Titles:
- Executive Director
- Founder
Every organization starts with the initiative of one person. For LEADS, Ms. Romina Dewan is that person.
Ms. Dewan completed her Masters in Public Administration from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and worked in different International organizations as Head of education programme for long . She is also well reputed for writing articles in renowned journals and daily English Newspaper. As a short term consultant she supports different national and international organizations.
Her tremendous experience over 20 years in the field of education sector was one of the main reasons for the inception of her own NGO LEADS with her own financing. It works in an incredibly innovative way to support the school going government primary school poor children mainly emphasizing the values based curriculum for sustainable and quality education. The first and foremost goal of LEADS is to reduce the drop out and to ensure quality education and thus to contribute to the society.
For her, LEADS is not just a project, but a dream, a vision to build a better and more educated nation. She is intimately involved with day-to-day operations of LEADS, and regularly interacts with the students and their parents to remain updated about their progress.
Romina Dewan has been honoured with " Women Leadership Achievement Award" in 2015 by World Women Leadership Congress and Awards ( WWLC) and " Super Women Achiever Award" by Femina from Taj Lands End Mumbai for her innovative work . The WWLC honors the strategic and influential role of various women leaders in the development of the modern economy, technology, and administrative methodologies that promotes the advancement of the government and business organisation according to the standards of global competitiveness.
Ms. Afroza Akter is one of the pioneering members of LEADS. She completed her B.S.S. and M.S.S. in Political Science, and also B.Ed. and M.Ed. As a Project Officer, she is not only responsible for the welfare of the students, but also responsible for managing project activities smoothly. Her sincerity is reflected in the progress of the students and success of LEADS. She is supporting children of LEADS from 2008.
Hamida joined LEADS as part a time teacher as she is pursuing her Bsc Degree on Child Development and Social relationship from Home Economics College . She completed her SSC and HSC from Viqarunnisa Noon School and College .The subject and safe working environment encouraged her to work for LEADS. She loves to deal with these underprivileged children through LEADS. She tries to give her full effort as much as possible to the children especially to the senior students for the development of English, Math and Science subjects whenever needed.
Ms Nargis is one of the most enthusiastic member of LEADS. Her support not only encourage the children but also the other team members in many ways.
She has a vast experience for almost 15 years working in Goethe Institute as its Head of Administration and Finance. She used her financial experience voluntarily to support LEADS in doing their accounts related work. As she also worked at Sunbeams school she enjoys working with children and support LEADS whenever required.
As a member of "Dhanmondi Poribesh Unnanyon Jote" she was involved in organizing seminars, discussion meetings, rallies, human chains, fund raising, round table discussions, etc. She actively involved herself to aware people on environmental problems like: traffic jams, air pollution, sound pollution, road side waste and debris etc .
Her experience in organization and planning supports LEADS staff in absence of the ED sometimes . She also participated in the Coastal Awareness Festival for School Children , organized by LEADS in 2012 proving her interest for the children in general and LEADS in particular. LEADS is lucky to have this kind of member to encourage their innovative work.
Sahera Begum is an integral part of LEADS. She not only fulfills daily needs of the children but also facilitates the teachers in every manner possible. She looks after the food and ensures that the children have good lunch and tiffin as per the system everyday.
Padma Rupa Dey Santa is a full time teacher at LEADS . She did her Masters and Bachelors in Botany from Eden Mahila College and SSC and HSC from Viqarunnessa Noon School and College. She also did B. Ed. from Teachers Training College and to utilize her knowledge she joined LEADS . She is a dedicated teacher and mainly teaches all the subjects of grade 4 and 6 and English to the senior students.
Job Titles:
- Office Assistant and Cook
Sahera Begum is an integral part of LEADS. She not only fulfills daily needs of the children but also facilitates the teachers in every manner possible. She looks after the food and ensures that the children have good lunch and tiffin as per the system everyday.
Mr. Asoruddin Vutto is an indispensable member of the LEADS team. He is responsible for bringing the children from their schools to LEADS everyday, and also dropping them off safely at the end of their classes at LEADS. He is working in LEADS from 2008. Both of his sons are getting support from LEADS. His elder son got full support from LEADS and graduated as Diploma Engineer from Graphic Arts Institute and is working now. The younger son is in grade 10.
Job Titles:
- Member of LEADS Management Team
- Team Member