Sayali Ponkshe works with the Research and Development team in the head office. She is a core member of the academic development and management team. 

Sayali has completed a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoology from Abasaheb Garware College. She has been working with the academic team for 5 years. She looks after the curriculum of Science, Marathi, Hindi and Activities. She is also passionate about Hands on activities and develops that curriculum for STEM as well. Art and writing are her hobbies and she finds ways to make those interesting at Walnut too.

Additionally, Sayali conducts teacher training and keeps track of students’ progress regularly. She connects with people very quickly which makes it very easy for parents and teachers to communicate with her.