Shilpa Naik Machado began her career in a completely unrelated field. She moved into working with children full time after her own children were born. She has over 20 years of experience in working with children of all ages.

Shilpa has a Masters in Human Resources, an AMI diploma in Montessori for 3-6 year olds, a degree in Special Needs and Inclusive Education and multiple certifications in Early Childhood Education and Counselling. She also works with curriculum development and assessments.

She heads all the action at Curious Caterpillars Montessori House.