Our team

The people behind Valor & Grace

Experienced educators and coaches creating meaningful, in-person learning experiences for children.

Portrait of Vikram Viswanathan

Co-founder & Coach

Vikram Viswanathan

18 Years in Training, Academic Operations & International Education

  • MBA – Human Resources & Management
  • Organizational Leadership in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Specialization – Rice University

Led large-scale training and academic operations for a global U.S. K–12 tutoring platform, supporting a network of 5,000+ tutors across training, academic delivery, quality and people development. Recognised for excellence in people development, training and operational leadership.

Vikram co-founded Valor & Grace with the belief that children need more than academic support—they need focused, in-person opportunities to communicate, express themselves, make decisions and develop confidence for everyday life.

Portrait of Shivaranjini Shiva Kumar

Co-founder & Coach

Shivaranjini Shiva Kumar

15 Years in Education, HR & Operations

  • SHRM Certified

Currently associated with Mangalore Independent PU College, and previously with Orchids International School, Shivaranjini brings extensive experience in academic support, student and teacher coordination, HR and people operations.

At Valor & Grace, she focuses on helping children strengthen communication, social confidence, positive behaviour and independence through structured, in-person experiences.

Portrait of Niriksha Shetty

Co-founder & Coach

Niriksha Shetty

14 Years in Education Operations, Learning Design & Student Support

  • Certified Google Project Manager

Niriksha brings extensive experience in managing large-scale academic operations, school partnerships and global tutoring teams, along with deep expertise in curriculum design, Individual Learning Plans and experiential learning programs. She has also worked closely with children with diverse learning needs, giving her a strong understanding of how differently children learn, engage and express themselves.

At Valor & Grace, Niriksha focuses on creating inclusive, adaptable and engaging learning experiences that help every child participate with confidence, discover their strengths and progress in ways that work best for them.

Portrait of Vasanthi

Senior Coach

Vasanthi

23 Years in Early Childhood & Primary Education

  • Diploma in Early Education
  • Diploma in Montessori Teacher Training

Vasanthi brings extensive experience working with young children across pre-primary and primary education, cultural activities and interactive learning. Currently associated with EuroKids, she specialises in age-appropriate learning, creativity and hands-on engagement.

At Valor & Grace, she focuses on early education methodologies to promote independence, positive social habits, and interactivity in a warm, activity-based environment.

A team united by one belief: every child deserves the space, guidance and encouragement to grow with confidence.