Kiran Laxmidas Parekh

Background

Parekh, Kiran Laxmidas was born on September 8, 1939 in Baroda, Gujarat, India. Daughter of Laxmidas Vallabhdas and Maniben Laxmidas (Gandhi) Parekh.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1959. Postgraduate in Preschool Education, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1960. Master of Science with Child Development, Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, 1970.

Career

Demonstrator, Master of Science U. Baroda, 1960-1963; assistant lecturer, Master of Science U. Baroda, 1963-1965; lecturer, Master of Science U. Baroda, 1965-1982; lecturer, superintendent of a laboratory school, Master of Science U. Baroda, 1975-1992; reader, Master of Science U. Baroda, since 1983. Lecturer and supervisor of Laboratory Nursery School, Faculty of Home Science, Master of Science U., Baroda, 1975-1992. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Kiran Laxmidas Parekh has been listed as a noteworthy Science educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member World Organization for Early Childhood Education (secretary Indian chapter), Indian Association for Preschool Education (vice president Baroda branch 1993-1999).

Interests

• Avocations: music, reading, cooking, attending socials, knitting.

Connections

Father:

Laxmidas Vallabhdas Parekh

Mother:

Maniben Laxmidas (Gandhi) Parekh