Mrs Saira Butt (Head of School)
As Head of School, Mrs. Saira Butt, is a strong believer in educating the ‘whole child’ and has full confidence that TNS takes the best approach to educating and preparing our children for the future.
Mrs. Butt adheres to philosophies of education and curricula that are concept –driven, where students are guided in constructing meaning through making connections across curriculum areas as well as with the real world, and, where the ability to differentiate lessons is central. She also believes that school leaders have a very important role to play in inspiring students and staff to become life-long learners. This is modeled by her constant attendance at professional development workshops which has in result expanded her understanding of excellent practice with the aim of enhancing student learning.
With a Masters in School Administration and over eighteen years of experience in education Mrs. Butt is well versed with all relevant aspects, including strategic planning, problem solving, instructional and managerial leadership, political analysis, organizational theory and development, and leadership skill application.
Her enthusiasm and passion towards education is evident, and contagious, throughout the organization.
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Ms. Ayesha Kasuri (Head of Early Years Education)
Ms. Ayesha Kasuri is a trained and certified early childhood educator. She completed her graduate and post graduate studies at Kinnaird after which she moved to the US. There she attended the Association Montessori International in Denver Colorado in conjunction with Loyola College for her Masters in Education.
Ayesha has worked closely with the 0-6 age group and has helped design and implement several early childhood programmes. She is passionate about what she does and does not consider it to be work but a commitment to children and their future! Having two little ones of her own she loves to take her work home! |
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Ms. Nadia Ghawas
Nadia started her career as an assistant professor at National College of Arts. She gained her Bachelor’s degree with a distinction and aspires to instill a love of Art in all children. Nadia takes pride in developing curricula and activities which ignite curiosity, discussion and creative problem solving. |
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Ms. Nadia Qasim Khan
With a Master's in Applied Psychology and a certification in teaching from the United States, Nadia has taught at the primary level for almost three years. During her research on the Reggio Emilia approach, she was greatly inspired by this methodology of learning, particularly as she feels that the early years are the most influential in the development of children. She also feels that significant alterations need to be made in our current educational system in order to improve the quality of schooling. |
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Ms. Khushbakht Hussain
With a Bachelor’s degree in fine arts from the National College of Arts and almost five years of teaching experience at the primary level, Khushbakht brings with her a brilliant combination of creativity and expertise. She was inspired greatly by the philosophy of TNS which allows greater flexibility in both teaching methodology and curriculum design. She feels that the regimented and restrictive nature of the existing educational system is not conducive to teaching a subject like art, which is all about freedom of creative expression. |
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Ms. Maheen Shariq
Maheen has a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and three years teaching experience under her belt. She believes that that the fundamentals of business, i.e. The skills of communication, teamwork, cultural fluency, and maximization of technology, have surprisingly equipped her with the tools she needs in a classroom. She prefers the school environment and the opportunity to work with children as opposed to the world of business.
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Ms. Afifa Faisal
Afifa has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from one of the top five liberal arts colleges in the United States, Middlebury College. After graduation, she worked as an investment banker in New York City. Afifa is a supporter of the use of technology as a critical tool for project-driven learning and strongly believes in the school's principle of "learning without boundaries". |
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Ms. Fatima Haider Baig
With a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and Psychology from the Government College Lahore, Fatima believes that children have the right to pursue their own interests and that schools need to be supportive of these. She feels that motivation plays a key role in learning and that highly motivated students learn more effectively. Fatima herself is a highly motivated learner and looks forward to working with a group of young, energetic children.
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Ms. Maria Ishaq
Mathematics has always been like a door which opens rational and logical thinking. Doing her Master's in Accounting & Finance and a holder of B.Sc. (Hons) - in Applied Mathematics from Kinnaird College, Maria feels that it is very important for children to understand numbers and their application in practical life. Maria has also been a Fulbright scholar, at the University of Vermont, Burlington and is currently a member of the Pakistan Youth Parliament which has helped her learn how important education is for young children and the country itself. Maria wants to develop children’s interest in mathematics and make numbers fun. |
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Mr. Ghulam Ali
Ali is a superb violinist, trained by Ustad Riaz Hussain Jaffri, graduated from Government College Lahore and was the first violinist on the Roll of Honour. Mr. Ali went on to pursue his dream and gained another degree in Musicology from the National College of Arts. Mr. Ali is determined to introduce the violin to children in Pakistan and this dream brings him to TNS. |
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Mr. Tehseen Wajahat Chishty
Tehseen is the music teacher at TNS. He has a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from NKFACTS, a diploma in graphics designing and another Bachelor’s in musicology. He is skilled in tabla and harmonium, and is well versed in South Asian classical music. His experience in music has been long and varied; he has performed at the National College of Arts, at the Rafi Peer Youth Festival, and the Royal Palm Golf and Country Club, among many other venues. He is Director of the Eastern Musical Society at a leading art college in Lahore, and has played with several bands and acted in several TV plays. |
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