Athira Nair

Year Appointed: 2026

House Mandela

Ms. Nair brings more than 10 years of International Baccalaureate experience to IST, having taught as an IB homeroom teacher across Grades 2, 3, and 4. She holds a Master’s degree in Education and has completed IB Category 1, 2, and 3 professional learning in inquiry, curriculum, and assessment.

Ms. Nair is passionate about creating classrooms where students feel safe to wonder, take meaningful risks, and grow in confidence. Guided by the IB philosophy, she believes in teaching the whole child and creating learning experiences that are engaging, purposeful, and joyful. Her approach centers on inquiry, student agency, and helping each learner develop the skills and confidence to take ownership of their learning.

What Ms. Nair finds most rewarding about teaching is watching students move from curiosity to confidence—asking questions, pursuing their own ideas, and realizing that they are capable of more than they initially imagined. She strives to create a classroom where students feel genuinely known and encouraged to explore, make mistakes, and celebrate their growth along the way.