Chennai
Sarasa Ashok is the Co-founder, Principal of Budding Minds International School and has been teaching with Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar for nearly 18 years, helping her students become confident readers and writers. Her passion for education led her to pursue a Professional Degree in Education as well as a Master’s in Education Management. Additionally, she holds the Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers, achieving a distinction in Practice & Assessment of Programmes.
She is a Cambridge PDQ trainer and heads Budding Minds Professional Development and Research Academy. Her expertise lies in early childhood education and teacher development. She has trained numerous educators on effective phonics strategies, empowering them to enhance literacy among young learners.
With over 20 years of experience working with children, parents, and teachers, Sarasa’s training programs, enriched by student work samples, are valued by both new and seasoned users of the Jolly Phonics program. Her mission is to inspire a love for reading and ensure that teachers are equipped to make literacy accessible and engaging for all students.