Meet our Founder-Director
Dr. Bharti Gandhi
Her name has become synonymous with City Montessori School. Her sincere devotion towards the education of children, training of teachers, upliftment of women, and eradication of social evils is recognized everywhere, earning her universal respect.
Early Life
In 1959, Dr. Bharti Gandhi, along with her husband Dr. Jagdish Gandhi, laid the foundation of Sarvodaya Seva Sansthan, a registered body under which all their social, educational, and cultural activities are carried out.
Dr Gandhi worked as a psychologist in the UP government Psychology Centre at Lucknow from 1957-59. She worked as a lecturer in Khun Khun Ji Girls Degree College, Lucknow in 1960-61, and was the Principal of Adarsh Shiksha Kendra Inter College, Lucknow in 1961-62.
Social Activism
In 1962 Dr Gandhi convened an All India Anti-Dowry Conference. She also led a band of selfless women workers to picket liquor shops and explained to alcoholics the evils of drinking. She convened the UP Stage Prohibition Conference, the first of its kind in September 1965, which was inaugurated by Shri Morarji Desai.
In 1965 Dr Bharti Gandhi organized a Women Workers Conference at Anand Bhawan in Allahabad. This conference was addressed by Saint Vinoba Bhave. Other issues which are of great interest to Dr Bharti Gandhi are adult education and national integration. She has also convened Children and Youth Festivals and Conferences to promote national integration.
Embracing the Bahá'í Faith
In 1974, Dr. Bharti Gandhi embraced the Bahá'í Faith, an independent religion that teaches the oneness of God, religion, and mankind. She has served on the national administrative body of the Bahá'ís of India and the Bahá'í National Spiritual Assembly for about 27 years.
Academic Pursuits
At the age of 60, Dr. Bharti Gandhi earned a doctorate in Education from Benaras Hindu University, despite already holding an M.Ed. and a background in psychology. This exemplifies her lifelong commitment to education and self-improvement.
An Original Thinker
Dr. Bharti Gandhi is renowned for her innovative ideas and fresh thinking in education, which have greatly benefited CMS and influenced many schools nationwide.
Zeal for Life
Dr. Bharti Gandhi's life is a testament to her dedication to children’s education and women’s welfare. Despite 65 years of service as the founder-director of CMS, she continues to strive for constant improvements in the school's provision of wholesome education.
