Grantee

Hari Ram Devkota is a government-certified science teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching in high schools across Nepal. He currently serves at Budhanilkantha School, Kathmandu, and is a lifelong member and central representative of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nepal (STAN). He has worked closely with Nepal’s Curriculum Development Centre (CDC) for more than twelve years as a subject expert in science and technology. Passionate about educational transformation, he is actively engaged in research, teacher training, and policy-level initiatives. He is committed to integrating innovative and globally informed practices into science education. As a participant in the FTEA Spring Cohort 2026 at Florida Gulf Coat University, he aims to strengthen his expertise and share new knowledge and skills with fellow educators across Nepal through trainings and workshops.

Ramita Deuja is an English-language educator with over 20 years of teaching experience. She serves at SOS HGS, Kavre, and holds a Master’s degree in English Language Education from Tribhuvan University and an M.Phil. from Kathmandu University (2024). During her FTEA placement at Georgia State University, she is engaging in academic and professional exchanges focused on innovative pedagogy, AI and technology integration, action research, and leadership development.

A life member of the Nepal English Language Teachers’ Association (NELTA), she is deeply committed to student-centered learning, research, and professional growth. Recognized as Best Teacher by Panauti Municipality in 2024, she continues to promote transformative education and views AI as a supportive tool to enhance creativity, professionalism, and lifelong learning.