ASTER - Key Persons
Falak Shaikhani, the visionary behind The Aster School, possesses an unwavering passion for effecting positive change in Pakistan's education system. Her extensive training in early childhood education spans Finland, the UK, and Dubai. Furthermore, she has completed her Certificate of Educational Leadership from Harvard University.
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"Drawing inspiration from the Montessori, Finnish, and Reggio Emilia approaches, I believe in the paramount importance on addressing student needs and abilities. With a firm belief in the transformative power of quality education, Aster has the potential to change lives. Embracing the motto "Whatever it takes!", we create a childhood filled with happiness and a future full of success for young learners.
With an ACCA qualification to his name, Kashan Iqbal, and his extensive experience in advocating for quality education at the primary and secondary levels in Pakistan renders him a valuable addition to the Aster team. He firmly believes in the significance of providing children with quality education right from the early years, as he considers a strong foundation to be instrumental in shaping a child's future.
Mughees Bilwani is an entrepreneur by profession. While his semester abroad at Monash University in Australia, he was exposed to very non-traditional teaching methods which encouraged him to explore it more. Mughees loves to try new things, he is an avid supporter of the use of technology and strongly believes in investing in Innovative Education Methods. He believes that people learn the most through real-life experiences which has influenced his philosophy for education: learning is not limited to a certain age, it is ever-flowing and continuous.
Nawaid Ali, who serves as a director at Aster, has an impressive teaching career spanning over two decades. Widely recognized as one of Karachi's esteemed Physics instructors, his extensive experience and expertise as an educator have played a vital role in the growth of Aster. He firmly believes that every educational institution should strive to create a nurturing and enriching environment that fosters the holistic development of students.
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Omer Altaf, an ACCA holder, serves as a dedicated director at Aster, working passionately to foster growth and development for both the institution and its students. As an educationist, he soon realized that there existed even greater potential within every child. This realization emphasized to him the importance of innovative pedagogy during the early years, as it equips children with invaluable skills for an ever-changing world.
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Salman Mustafa holds an MSc in Economics. It is his belief that by actively working towards alternate, innovative teaching methodologies and spaces, educators, such as those at Aster, can drive a crucial change in the country's education system. Let's read his ideology:
Shehroz Iqbal holds an ACCA and now works as an educationist in Pakistan. The driving force behind Aster is his vision to revolutionize the education system in Pakistan. He firmly believes that the early stages of a child's education hold immense significance for their growth and development. Recognizing the existing flaws in the current early education system, he acknowledges its incompatibility with our rapidly evolving world. As a director at Aster, his objective is to create a system that empowers children and helps them excel in their abilities. His ideology: "Every individual holds a set of unique skills, some talent, and a drive to excel. At Aster, we identify your strengths and help unleash your drive and ambitions. We do so by providing tailored experiences and beyond-the-classroom learning to equip you with abilities that bring your hidden genius forward."
Zarak Mushtaq is a firm believer in crafting an educational framework that goes beyond blindly adhering to traditional teaching methods that have been unquestioned for ages. As an educationist and director at Aster, he is motivated to develop a pedagogy that recognizes the uniqueness of every child.
With this vision for Aster, he emphasizes the importance of early childhood education in fostering creative expression, allowing children to explore their individuality, and enabling them to flourish into well-rounded individuals with a sense of contentment and joy.
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