About Me
The Story Behind Roots to WingsTM
A child is similar to a small plant in many ways. Just like a plant develops properly only when the roots get the right nourishment, a child needs the right nurturing during the formative years. It is a proven fact that pre-schools are the first educational level for the child. It is here that the child’s roots are nurtured and nourished. If these roots grow strong, from them will emerge the wings of freedom, confidence, creativity, dreams and this will shape the future of the child. Roots to Wings TM derives its philosophy from the basic principles of life. It is inspired by nature and through the experiences and knowledge we have gained while on our journey to childhood. Every experience was unique and worth taking a note. Every child we spoke to was a discovery. Every day that passed by was a reassurance that our cause for the children of today is pure and noble. Roots to Wings TM provides the children with the culturally appropriate environment, values, love and protection needed for a healthy body, mind and soul.
The Mind Behind Roots to WingsTM
Dr. Bindu Rana is a noted Indian educationist and has been instrumental in developing educational programmes concerning children for over 20 years. Her work in the field of education has received wide-spread acclaim both nationally and internationally. Dr. Rana has published articles on an array of issues related to the special needs of children and is currently writing a book on the educational needs of a child of the 21st century. She has been actively involved in creating innovative and systematic education systems ranging from the level of pre-schools to secondary schools. She gathered her thoughts and experiences and brought it to reality in the form of Roots to Wings TM. Dr. Rana holds a post graduate degree in special education, followed by an M.Ed. and a Ph.D in Education. She currently heads the R&D division in Educomp Solutions Limited where she is involved in developing innovative research-based educational solutions. She also runs ‘Friends Organisation’, an NGO committed towards improving the quality of life of adults with special needs. She serves as an Hon. Advisor to a few NGOs in India and is in the governing body of a few mainstream schools.
