Pema Choden

Pema is a Deputy Chief Program Officer at the Early Childhood Care and Development and Special Educational Needs (ECCD & SEN) Division, Department of School Education, Ministry of Education and Skills Development in Bhutan. She holds Bachelor in Education (B Ed) from Paro College of Education, and a Postgraduate (MA) in Psychology from Gujarat University.

While at Perkins, she looks forward to learn more about programs and support services for learners with multiple disabilities from preschool through school to transitioning into adult life. Upon returning to her country, Pema hopes to assist her Ministry in providing access to appropriate inclusive education and support services for learners with disabilities. She will also share the knowledge, skills and strategies learnt while at Perkins with her colleagues and teachers to support learners with
disabilities and their families for better inclusion and to actualize their true potential.