Madhu Aggarwal
Madhu Aggarwal has been teaching Hindi language classes in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1987.
Madhu has written 4 year Hindi curriculum for High School students that has been approved by UC System, and accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).
Madhu is credentialed to teach Science. She has worked with local universities to start a Credential program for Hindi Teachers, and with CTC (California Commission on Teaching Credentials) for an approved CSET (California Subject Examination for Teachers) for Hindi.
Madhu has been vital in getting Hindi recognized as Foreign Language for High Schools in California. Next step is to get the credential program rolling, and option of this program in local school and school districts.
Madhu played an active role in a team effort for writing National Standards for Hindi for ACTFL (American Council on Teaching of Foreign Languages).
After attending the STARTALK Hindi Teacher Workshop by NYU in Summer 2012, she has set her goals to streamline the curriculum and goal oriented lessons for Hindi classes at all levels.
Madhu has written Hindi Varnmala Geet published by Meera Massi Publishers, and designed and developed games, puzzles and placemats to make Hindi learning and teaching fun. Madhu also helps Meera Massi Publishers and Tulika Publishers with translations and editing of bilingual English/Hindi books.
Madhu has strong background in Science and Technology with bachelors degree in Physics, Chemistry and Biology from Punjabi University, India, second bachelors degree in Medical Microbiology with minor in BioChemistry from San Jose State University, and a masters degree in Computer Science Engineering.
Madhu is currently working on a Hindi textbook in multimedia for High School students. Getting Hindi started as a World Language in Public School System is her dream that is soon to become a reality. Madhu Aggarwal
is the Director and Founder of MBK Language Center.