I was born in Pokhara, Nepal.  I always remember my family and the pristine mountains and lakes I enjoyed as a youngster. Dr. Hari Koirala is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Eastern Connecticut State University. He received his PhD in 1995 from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Prior to joining the faculty in 1995, he had more than 15 years of experience in Nepal and Canada teaching university-level and secondary-level students in the areas of mathematics and mathematics education. At Eastern Connecticut State University, his primary teaching responsibilities are in the area of mathematics and mathematics education. In addition, he also teaches courses like "Research in Education" and "Capstone Seminar" to the graduate students. His research focuses on teacher education and students' conceptions of mathematics. To date, he has 30 refereed publications and over 80 presentations. He has published papers in several journals including School Science and Mathematics, Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, Computers in the Schools, and several international proceedings. In addition to these 30 publications, he has published over 10 book reviews primarily in the Choice magazine and Mathematics Teacher. He is an active participant and presenter in the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and other state, national and international professional organizations. To date, he has presented his research in 11 countries: Canada, Israel, Japan, Mexico, Nepal, Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, South Africa, United Kingdom, and United States. He has also served as a state-wide reviewer for the teacher education program of various universities in Connecticut. He is a recipient of the University Graduate Fellowship from the University of British Columbia in 1993/94/95 and the Mahendra Vidya Bhusan Gold Medal from the King of Nepal in 1980.

Qualification:
PhD, University of British Columbia, Canada; MEd, University of Hull, England; BEd,MEd Tribhuvan University, Nepal.

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He is professor and head of linguistics at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu.  The major areas of his interest include Generative Syntax, Language Typology, and Lexicography. Dr. Yadava completed PhD in linguistics at the Central Institute for English and foreign Languages, Hyderabad, India writing a dissertation on Maithili syntax.  He has co-edited Lexicography in Nepal (1998), Topics in Nepalese linguistics (1999), and Contemporary issues in Nepalese linguistics (2005) and edited Readings in Maithili language, literature and culture (1999). Currently he is engaged in Bhashasanchar, an EU-funded project for localization of Information and Communication Technology in Nepali language. Formerly the president of Linguistic Society of Nepal, Professor Yadava is now the chief editor of Nepalese Linguistics.

Uttam Sapkota - Chief Administrator Brookfield College

Name: Uttam Sapkota
Date of Birth: B.S. 2030/03/06 (A.D. 20 June 1973)

Father's Name: Late Mani Prasad Sapkota

Mother's Name: Hom Kumari Sapkota

Address (Permanent): Ugrachandi Nala Village Development Committee (VDC), Ward No. 5, Kavrepalanchowk District, Nepal

Present Address: Madhyapur Thimi Municipality, Ward No. 17, Lokanthali, Bhaktapur, Bagamti Zone

Place of Birth: Ugrachandi Nala V.D.C., Ward No. 5, Kavrepalanchowk

Educational Qualifications:

1. M.A. in Nepali, Tribhuvan University, Nepal (Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus)
2. B.ED. T.U, Nepal (Mahendra Ratna Campus)
3. Shastree, the then Mahendra Sanskrit University (M.S.U), Valmeeki Vidyapeeth
4. I.A., T.U. (private)
5. S.L.C (Sanskrit Madhyamik Vidyalaya)

Computer Knowledge: Microsoft Operating Systems and Office Packages

Experience:

• Worked as a Lower Secondary Level School teacher in Purnachandi Secondary School (For about One Year)
• Worked as a Secondary and Higher Secondary School level teacher in the then Raktakali Higher Secondary School (From 1^st Mangsir 2054 B.S. to 31^st Ashad2057)
• Working as a Higher Secondary School level teacher in Brookfield Academy Higher Secondary School (Since 1^st Shrawan 2057 B.S.)
• Working as a Chief Administrator in Brookfield Academy Higher Secondary School (Since 1^st Shrawan 2057 B.S.)
• Working as a Secondary School level Nepali Subject teacher in Emile Academy (Since Baishak 2063)
• Worked as a Chairman of Literary Quarterly 'Arunoday' published by 'Sanskrit Chhatrabas'
• Worked as a Chief Editor in 'Our Pioneers: Our Pride' the collection Book, published by Raktakali Education Foundation.
• Worked as a sub-editor in 'Sunkeshra' Children's Magazine published by 'Hatemalo Sanchar', a Child Rights Non-governmental Organization (NGO)
• Worked as an Editor 'The Root' School Magazine published by Raktakali H.S. School.
• Worked as an Editor 'The Brook' College Magazine published by Brookfield Int'l College.
• Worked as a proof reader in 'Rajdhani' National Daily.
• Worked as a reporter for national weekly 'Rastra Pukar'.

Work Experience:

• Former President – Sanskrit Students Welfare Union
• Convener - Amnesty International Nepal, Everest Group- 34, Kathmandu
• Secretary- Children's Working Group of Nepal Section of Amnesty International.
• Member- Human Right and Peace Society (HURPES)

Training:

• Participated in the National Fund raising Workshop jointly organized by Child NGO Federation Nepal and Save the Children Alliance on 29-30 January 1996.
• Participated in training program for trainers jointly organized by Nepal Police Headquarters, Amnesty International Nepal and British Embassy on 24 - 27 April, 2000.
• Completed a 3 day Training of Trainers, organized by Amnesty International Nepal to refresh it's human rights trainers on 28-30 December 2006.
• Completed a One-day Training programme of teaching career, organized by Brookfield International College on 30 January 2007.
• Participated in several other training programs organized by Amnesty International.

Work and Publications:

• Co- Author, Anibarya Nepali Byakarna, Abhibyakti ra Sahitya, Published by Raktakali Education Foundation, Kathmandu in June 2003.
• Co- Author, Nimna Madhyamik Nepali Byakarna, Bodh, Abhibyakti ra Sirjana, Published by Raktakali Education Foundation, Kathmandu in January 2004.
• Co- Author, Prathamik Nepali Byakarna Bhag Ka, Published by Raktakali Education Foundation, Kathmandu in February 2005.
• Co- Author, Prathamik Nepali Byakarna Bhag Kha, Published by Raktakali Education Foundation, Kathmandu in March 2005.
• Co- Author, Prayogik Madhyamik Nepali Byakarna, Bodh, Abhibyakti ra Sirjana, Published by Raktakali Education Foundation, Kathmandu in January 2007.

Thaneswor Gautam is well known scholars of Nepalese education sector. With the objective to deliver the best lesson in the society being a practical Guru and social entrepreneur, he always tries his best to make the education system as practical as possible.

Date of Birth: 18th Nov, 1969
20/18, Bigyan Marg, Srinagar Tole
Sankhamul, Baneshwor, Kathamandu
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Strengths: Social research, facilitation, and professional ethics

Academic Qualification:
Ph.D. from Tribhuvan University with two years Exchange Research Programme in Philipps
University Germany. 1999-2003
MBA from TU, Nepal Commerce Campus, with First Division. 1993-1995