Our faculty
Pragathi USA has well-experienced and talented faculty members that are experts in developing the talents of kids and elders. Whether it is chess, musical arts, or instruments, our faculty will work very closely with them and constantly inspire and motivate them to generate positive energy.
Hindustani Vocal & Keyboard - Sri Humayun Khan
Humayun Khan teaches Hindustani vocal and keyboard. In 1990, he studied classical music from Shubha Sankaran. He then traveled to Calcutta and began formal training in vocal music under the tutelege of Ustad Vilayat khan. In 1995, he received further guidance from Ustad Fateh Ali Khan. He has performed many programs in various parts of the globe.
Carnatic Violin - Sri Narasimhan Nallan Chakravarthula
Sriman Nallan Chakravartula Narasimhan, is an IT Consultant, by profession and performs and teaches Carnatic music on Violin. He started learning carnatic music on Violin at the age of 8 yrs under the guidance of his father Sri Nallan Chakravatula Ramanujacharyulu in the disciplic succession of Late Sri Dwaram Venkataswamy Naidu. Narasimhan has performed in both India and USA. He has been teaching Violin to students, in USA, for the past 15 years of which 5 years in Herndon, Virginia
The funds raised are used to pay to our respected art gurus and teachers, and the remaining will be used to conduct charitable services both in the USA and in India.
Pragathi Services
• Educating and empowering blind, tribal and poor students using the latest technology and providing lodging, boarding and clothing.
• Transforming the lives of autistic students in various parts of India by providing financial and educational assistance.
• Providing financial assistance to seniors and to people who are undergoing surgeries.
Kings Indian Chess
The Kings Indian Chess club (http://kingsindianchess.org) is part of Pragathi Vidyalaya. The purpose of the club is to provide a place and opportunity for students to play, enjoy, and promote chess into the community. Students will learn various rules and movements about chess. There is no membership issued in this club. Club is mainly focused on classes for beginners and intermediate during school year. All classes are conducted in group sessions at county public schools by a USCF certified chess coach. Individual sessions are also available upon request. (http://kingsindianchess.org)
