There is no doubt that Tamil teachers are dedicated individuals who impart knowledge and instill a love for Tamil in their students. They donate their time and expertise to teach Tamil language and culture to kids and adults.
We have a team of experienced teachers who are always willing to teach Tamil to the Tamil community.
Our sincere thanks go out to the volunteers who put their time and effort into promoting and preserving the language and culture through Dallas Tamil Palli (DTP).
She is Mrs. Jayashree Prabu, the Principal of Dallas Tamil Palli (DTP), with 14 years of experience in teaching Tamil, including six years as a coordinator. Additionally, she serves as a trainer for the Avant Credit By Exam program, which enables students to earn high school credit hours through Tamil education. She is employed as an Attendance Clerk and Substitute Coordinator at New Tech High @ Coppell.
Motivated by her passion for education and student advancement, she founded Dallas Tamil Palli to serve the Dallas Tamil community. She and her team are dedicated to teaching Tamil in a manner that is accurate, practical, and engaging, aiming to instill pride and knowledge in Tamil children.
She regards the Tamil language as a precious asset and is confident in its effective transmission to future generations. Guided by the principle, "Service to mankind is service to God," she is deeply committed to serving at the Tamil school, showcasing the beauty of the Tamil language to the world.
Mrs. Ramya Durai Vice Principal of Dallas Tamil Palli (DTP). Professionally works for Information Technology, but she has an immense passion for teaching. The Tamil language is both fascinating and unique, and it provides valuable insights into our culture and traditions.
She became a member of the Dallas Tamil Palli team with the goal of promoting the richness of the Tamil language and culture among young minds and fostering their interest in it.
She has been teaching Tamil for 5 years and is surrounded by inspiring Tamil instructors who have given her valuable insight into teaching skills.
She has extensive experience in Tamil cultural arts, specifically Carnatic vocals. She is confident the children will learn and enjoy Tamil in her class.
Mrs. Sumathi Kalayarasan has an interest in teaching Tamil. She is doing volunteering for more than 4 years by teaching Tamil to the community. She loves engaging kids with educational activities.
Apart from this, she enjoys cooking and gardening.
Mrs. Prapavathi Narayanasamy holds a B.Sc and a B.Ed. The mother of two lovely children, she is a homemaker. She has experience teaching volunteer work in India for a year.
She is eager to perform her best in Dallas Tamil Palli.
Making crafts is one of her hobbies.
Mrs. Saritha Ganesh, mother of 2 kids. Currently, she works in information technology and holds a master's degree in mathematics. In addition to her strong passion for teaching, she also had a strong sense of enthusiasm to encourage students and stimulate them.
She has already started volunteering by teaching Tamil to the community. She is more excited to be part of Dallas Tamil Palli this year and connect with kids in one of the world's ancient languages.
Mrs. Sangamithra Krishnan is a mom to two lovely kids. She is a confident person. Teaching is a profession that involved loving and caring!
"Practice what you preach" as a teacher.
Her strengths are being disciplined, friendly with students, new technology, a good environment creator, and a motivator.
Mrs. Tamilselvi is a certified Montessori teacher and currently works in a public school.
She enjoys teaching and is always amazed to be surrounded by young minds. Observing the thinking processes and individuality of students is fascinating to her.
Her memories of Tamil classes from childhood are precious to her, and she has immense respect for her teachers. As a way to give back to her community, she volunteers in Tamil schools as a way to show her appreciation for all the teachers in her life.
The three things she loves most are music, singing, and reading.
Mrs. Kalpana Saitbabu is a mother of two lovely kids. She holds a master's degree in computer applications and she is a passionate software engineer.
She is thrilled to become a member of Dallas Tamil School for the first time, as it is her first experience teaching small, adorable children.
In her free time, Kalpana enjoys planting and fostering trees with her family. During her daily routine, she follows simple steps to care for nature to the best of her ability.
Mrs. Vidya Balamanikandan is a MBA Graduate and certified Abacus teacher. She is a proud mother of two kids.
She is excited teach Tamil culture and language to kids.
Mrs. Radhamani Palanisamy is an IT professional. She is a postgraduate in computer applications. She is a proud mother of two pretty kids.
She is excited to be part of Dallas Tamil School and passionate to teach younger ones.
Radha loves gardening, cooking and spending quality time with her kids.
Mrs. Jeyalakshmi Ganesan is a postgraduate in computer applications. She is a proud mother of two kids.
She loves reading books and listening to music.
Tamil - a classic language stores a treasure trove of knowledge of ancestors which should be passed on to future generations. So She believes that teaching Tamil to kids is base for their knowledge. She is excited to be part of Dallas Tamil School and passionate to teach younger ones
Mrs. Kalaiselvi Chokkalingam has been working with children in the USA for over seven years. She has an undergraduate degree in education and has worked in India. She loves to participate in much more than merely teaching. She enjoys motivating the pupils to pursue more education in both themselves and the outside world. She believes she can have a positive influence on kids' lives.
Mrs. Poomagal Thangaraj has a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, specializing in Electronics and Communications. She is a proud mother of two beautiful children.
She is excited to be a part of Dallas Tamil School and is passionate about teaching younger students.
Poomagal enjoys art and crafting, gardening, cooking, and spending quality time with her kids.
Mrs. Pransiya Nallathambi has a passion for teaching and has experience teaching Tamil to kindergarten classes back in India during her college days. She has completed a Bachelor's in Tamil Literature.
She likes volunteering, and both volunteering and teaching come together here. She is really excited to be part of the team.
In her own words:
Volunteering: "The one who first steps forward in case someone needs assistance while others still think."
Teaching: "The social workers who create all other social workers for our society."
Mrs. Karthiyayini Sengottaiyan, mother of two kids, holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Designing. She is excited and interested in teaching Tamil. She loves reading Tamil novels and books.
Apart from this, she enjoys stitching and cooking.
Mrs. Sangeetha Prabhu holds a Master's degree in Commerce. She is now a happy homemaker and a mother of two children. Her favorite hobby is music.
As she begins teaching Tamil to the community, she is very happy and excited.
Mrs. Jevitha Raja is a mother of two lovely kids. She holds an MSc and an M.Phil in Biotechnology. She has volunteered at Coppell Elementary Schools and Coppell Tamil School for a year.
Her passions are gardening, cooking, and listening to music.
Mrs. Pradeep Thangavel earned her bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering. She is a proud mother of one child, who is also studying at Dallas Tamil Palli. This is her first experience as a volunteer in a teaching environment. She is excited to work at Dallas Tamil Palli and is happy to be part of our children's learning journey.
Mrs. Aiswarya Kuppusamy Balu holds a master's degree in Structural Engineering and has 10 years of experience as a Design Engineer in India. This is her first time volunteering. She is very excited to teach and learn from the kids. She has always been mesmerized by the beauty of the Tamil language and is delighted to teach it. She thanks Dallas Tamil Palli for giving her this opportunity. Now, she is a homemaker and a mother. She loves reading books, listening to music, and cooking.
Ms. Leena Sampath is a tech enthusiast working as an IT professional. She is interested in volunteering and teaching.
Leena is very passionate about her mother tongue, Tamil, and wants to contribute to the Dallas Tamil Palli in serving the Tamil community. She also loves traveling and exploring new places.
Ms. Padmapriya Sakthivel holds a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and has experience working in Information Technology. She would be delighted to share one of the world's oldest languages with the next generation.
She has been a resident of Dallas for the past 13 years. She currently lives with her husband, two children, and a dog. In her free time, she enjoys pursuing visual arts and gardening.
She is eager to meet all the students and parents.
Veena Kalyanaraman is an IT professional with nearly 15 years of experience in IT project development and a mother to a 12-year-old daughter. Her journey as a parent has reinforced her belief that learning, studying, and teaching are lifelong pursuits. She has been passionate about languages since childhood. She excelled in Tamil throughout school and proudly achieved 96% in both her 10th and 12th board exams.
Her enthusiasm extended beyond academics as she actively participated in Bharathiyar padalgal, Thirukkural recitations, and debates. With her love for languages, she eagerly volunteers to teach Tamil, sharing the joy and richness of her heritage with students in a foreign land.
Murugutamilarasi is an enthusiastic volunteer who just moved to the U.S.. She’s got 17 years of experience from jobs like Quality Engineer, admin and accounts work, Tamil interpreter, and church administrator in India and Canada. She was super involved in building a tight-knit Tamil community in Canada.
She is a Homeopathic doctor by profession, but she has always been deeply passionate about teaching and working with children.
She has a great love for the Tamil language and culture, and she’s excited to share that with her students in a fun and meaningful way. Her goal is to create a positive, engaging environment where children enjoy learning and feel encouraged to explore.
Mrs. Nisha Uvarajan is a tech enthusiast and Bachelor of Engineering Graduate. She is interested in volunteering and teaching.
Nisha is very passionate about her mother tongue, Tamil, and wants to contribute to the Dallas Tamil Palli in serving the Tamil community. She also loves gardening
Mrs. Ramu Pari, is a graduate holding a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. As a homemaker and mother of one child, she is passionate about fostering a joyful and engaging environment where students are inspired to learn Tamil with enthusiasm.
Her hobby is playing violin, and she loves listening to music.
Mrs. Shagana Kandasamy, is a dentist by profession, but she has always been passionate about teaching and helping children learn the beautiful Tamil language.
As a mother of two, she understands the importance of making learning both meaningful and enjoyable. In her free time, she loves listening to music and reading, which also shape her teaching style.
Mrs. Bhuvanadevi Nagarajan , is a graduate in Electronics and Communication Engineering and previously worked as an IT professional for a decade..
She is now enthusiastic about imparting knowledge of her language, heritage, and culture to young children and is equally eager to hear their stories in return. She views this as a meaningful opportunity to contribute to the community.
Her passions include reading, collecting coins and stamps to explore history, and traveling to discover new places.
Mrs. Shreeja Murali, is a dynamic and dedicated school teacher with over seven years of teaching experience, her academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology, and a Bachelor’s degree in Education.
She firmly believes in the transformative power of education and is guided by the principle: "Teachers can change lives with just the right mix of chalk and challenges."
Mrs. Narmadha Amirtharaj is an MCA graduate with a passion for blending technology and tradition. She is a proud mother of two kids who inspire her to share the beauty and richness of Tamil culture and language with young learners. She is excited to teach Tamil culture and language to kids, using engaging methods and stories.
Her hobbies are baking,art and craft,and reading Tamil novels .
Mrs. Arthi Krishnamoorthy, is a computer engineer with a profound passion for the Tamil language and pedagogy. As a member of Dallas Tamil Palli, she takes great pleasure in imparting the elegance and richness of her native language to young learners. As a devoted mother of two, she skillfully balances her family responsibilities with her commitment to education and community engagement.
In addition to her teaching endeavors, she is an accomplished home chef with a particular fondness for baking.
Mrs. Aswinisri Sathish, is Bachelor of Science Zoology Graduate. She is interested in volunteering and teaching.
Aswinisri is very passionate about her mother tongue, Tamil, and wants to contribute to the Dallas Tamil Palli in serving the Tamil community. She loves working with kids
Mr. Purusothaman Subramaniam has volunteered at various events across the DFW area and back in India. He is very passionate about kids, Tamil, and teaching. At Dallas Tamil Palli, he is getting all three together. He has been teaching Tamil for a long time.
Educating our kids about our culture and Tamil literature brings them/him happiness. Reading books, traveling, and gardening are his hobbies.
Mr. Yogaraj Chenniappan is an IT professional. He is a postgraduate in computer applications. He is thrilled and excited to be part of Dallas Tamil palli and passionate to teach kids.
Yoga loves horticulture, travelling, cooking and spending time with family and friends
Mr. Jayasamy Karuppusamy is a father of two children and has been working in information technology for 15 years. He enjoys telling stories and listening to stories from children.
This is Mr. Jayasamy's first year as a Tamil teacher at DTP. He believes that this opportunity will allow children to practice speaking and writing Tamil regularly and help preserve this ancient language for future generations. Tamil is a part of our heritage, and he is passionate about helping to keep it alive.