About – Cilre

Founded in 2013, Cilre was born out of a desire to make learning relevant, available and fun.

We believe that when we build a safe and healthy environment, especially for children to experiment with their ideas, we can open up a new world of opportunities for them.
Through an exploratory and collaborative approach, Cilre conceptualizes and designs learning programs which help individuals unlearn, unleash and unlimit.

The CILRE touch to learning

Traditionally,
Knowledge + Skills + Attitude = LEARNING

At Cilre, we look at it the other way round
Attitude + Skills + Knowledge = LEARNING

Our experience through our programs re-enforces our belief that once the right mindset is built and a set of right tools are provided for a learner, they are SELF MOTIVATED to keep learning for the rest of their lives. In today’s world where knowledge is so widely accessible, ATTITUDE is the key component that makes all the DIFFERENCE!

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Lifeline Of Cilre

ANANTHI BALAKRISHNAN

Her love for children and a strong dislike towards conventional learning techniques, in spite of being state topper herself and securing a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from NIT Trichy, led Ananthi to lay the foundation of CILRE in 2013. Calm but ambitious , Ananthi is poised and has a Plan B to deal with a crisis situation with ease.

GOWRI HARI

20 years apart in age from Ananthi, Gowri brings a vital characteristic to the table – Her Life Experience. She is a certified trainer for trainers and a professional story-teller, she wears multiple hats at Cilre. Fun, energetic and cheerful, her penchant towards the art of drama makes her a favourite at CILRE.

APARNA BASKAR

A perfectionist, a multi-tasker and a speed-reader with a photographic memory- Aparna possesses super human abilities when it comes to finishing a task and she puts it to good use by being an all-rounder for Cilre. Her attention to detail and immaculate planning enables us to conduct our workshops with precision and ease.

The CILRE army

50+ trained facilitators with specializations in varied backgrounds, work everyday, to help you grow, explore, and above all, unlearn.

MEERA VENKATESAN

A woman with a flair for words, Meera has won accolades for her writing and story-telling. A winner of the Deccan Herald Short Story Award and a former story performer on the radio, she has a knack for sparking creativity in others too.

DEEPTHA

DEEPTHA PADMANABHAN

Vibrant and multi-talented with contagious enthusiasm, Deeptha makes children fall in love with any topic. An award-winning academic, dancer, singer, and writer, she is also a vivid reader who constantly challenges herself with new and complex topics.

SAKINA SHAIKH

Calm, composed always looking for the good in everything around her. A happy soul, art enthusiast, and an animal lover. She aspires to become a behavioral psychologist. She is passionate about teaching and making a difference in future generations by being a part of children's learning experiences during their foundational years.

T. RAJESHWARI

She discovered passion for teaching after quitting her office job and loved it ever since. She has been teaching/mentoring kids of different age groups for the last 7 years. She has worked with Cilre as a facilitator since 2019. She finds herself in a happy space when interacting with kids.

SITA SRINIVAS

A postgraduate in history from the Delhi university and a trained teacher from the central institute of education. Loves to experiment with pedagogical models to incite enthusiasm for effective learning. A travel enthusiast who enjoys having books & music for company.