Madhyamshishya Gurus
6th-8th Grade

I am one of the Madhyamashihsya (middle school) teachers. I have been a part of HTYG since 2019, and have enjoyed spending my time bonding and learning from and with my students. My hometown is Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. I enjoy music, cooking, watching Telugu movies, and learning more about the world around me. My family and friends would describe me as fiercely loyal, protective, understanding, and honest.

Glad to be part of this group, very thankful for the opportunity to learn and grow with students. I have been involved with youth group 2013 . It has been a great journey teaching and learning with students , lots of cherished memories, Always a great feeling to see kids grow from Balshishyas to Yuvashishyas and finally graduate. as responsible adults. Currently I am teaching Madhyamshishyas grade(6-8) . I have 2 high school kids. My son is a senior and my daughter is still continuing with youth group since her Kindergarten years. She is a sophomore this year. Hobbies - Walking,cooking, listening to music and learning new shlokas. Favorite food - Any kind of chats, salads, comfort food, like simple home cooked meal, kaju katli and dark chocolates. Vacation spot - Any scenic place ,visiting beautiful temples . Hometown - Trichy Tamil Nadu

I go by Abi, and I’m originally from Chennai, India. I recently moved to the U.S. to pursue my master’s degree. I’ve begun my first year with a Hindu temple youth group and started a new journey as an assistant teacher. In India, I studied the Vedas at a Veda Patashala in Srirangam and learned Bhajan songs. I love sharing and teaching spiritual knowledge to the students (both what I’ve learned and what I’m still learning). I am a devoted follower of Lord Ayyappa.

I love music and am learning to play the keyboard. I also enjoy singing occasionally, and I love to travel. My favorite food is idly with sambar, and my favorite vacation spot is Kerala.

I am Assistant teacher for MadhyamShishyas for last 3 years. My kids are in 5th and 1st grades. I like to spend time with my family and go hikes. My favorite food is chicken Briyani and my fav vacation spot is Switzerland. I am from Bangalore, India.

I have been a part of St Louis Indian community for more than a decade. I love being a part of this community and love interacting with kids of today. This is my second year volunteering at the HTYG. I am looking forward to more.