With an educational background and masters degree in fine art and art education, Kusum Harchandrai Nairi has been an art educator in private and public settings for over 20 years. She has taught at Wildwood School, Kenter Canyon Charter, and the Brentwood Art Center, among other respected institutions. She brings a strong understanding of childhood creative development to each of her lessons, and is well versed in RIE and other child parenting and educational philosophies. She works with the curiosity that is intrinsic to each student in her lessons.

Kusum is also a practicing fine artist and her work can be viewed on her personal website at https://kusumharchandrai.com