Educator. Photographer. Artist. Writer.

I am a trained spelling, reading, and comprehension specialist, working with children and adults with disabilities and their families. My work sits at the intersection of literacy, learning, and inclusion, shaped by sixteen years of hands-on experience in classrooms, homes, schools, and community spaces.

After graduating from Lady Shri Ram College for Women with a degree in Psychology, I began my career teaching at a school near my home that supported children with severe and complex needs. Many of these children were diagnosed with Down syndrome, autism, physical disabilities, and neurological impairments. Very early on, I realised that good intentions were not enough—I needed deeper, more specialised training to truly support the children I was working with.

This led me to pursue my Master’s degree at the School of Rehabilitation Sciences (AADI) in New Delhi. Following this, I began working across schools and NGOs, where every child brought a new challenge and every challenge brought new learning. There were days when the work felt overwhelming—when I doubted my own capacity to meet a child’s needs. And then there were days when a child identified a letter for the first time, read a word independently, or found their voice. There were days of tears, bite marks, and frustration—and days filled with spontaneous hugs, laughter, and pride. No two days were ever the same, and that continues to be true.

Over the years, my work expanded beyond direct intervention. I began travelling to schools and NGOs in remote and underserved areas, including Dehradun, Shimla, Solan, and Nainital, to train teachers and parents in reading, spelling, comprehension, and behaviour support. Many of these schools could not afford formal training, and my motivation was simple: if I had been fortunate enough to learn from skilled mentors and institutions, then it was my responsibility to share that learning. If my work could make a difference to even one child, one family, or one teacher, then it was worth doing.

At the heart of my work is a belief that people always come before their disability, and that everyone deserves a life of dignity, respect, and opportunity.

I have been deeply fortunate to work alongside exceptional educators, professionals, and—most importantly—children who have taught me lessons no book ever could. A significant shift in my personal life led me to start The Learning Space, a practice rooted in thoughtful, individualised learning support. While I initially worked out of a small office in NCR, I have since relocated to the outskirts of Pune. 

At present, my work is largely online, allowing me to continue supporting students, families, and educators across locations.

Now, at The Learning Space, I have worked with more than 50 children, supported teachers across four schools through training and intervention, and partnered with countless families—so many that I’ve lost count, which I take as a good sign.

Alongside my professional journey, I have navigated significant health challenges. I am a cancer survivor and also live with rare autoimmune conditions. These experiences have reshaped how I see time, energy, work, and purpose. Chronic fatigue makes full-time work difficult, but it has also deepened my empathy, sharpened my priorities, and reinforced my commitment to meaningful, intentional work. I show up, I adapt, and I keep going.

At its core, my philosophy is simple: there is a reason each of us is here. Be good. Do good. Keep life honest and uncomplicated.

I speak fast, speak my mind, and am clear about what I stand for—and what I don’t. If there is one piece of advice I hold close, it is this: remember why you started.

If you believe our paths might align or our work might benefit each other, I would be glad to connect.
You can reach me at learning@sanchitasahay.com

In love, light, and peace.