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Indira Thangasamy, Principal, SRTS

Indira Thangasamy

இந்திரா (எ) இந்திரசித்து தங்கசாமி
Founding Principal, SRTS
தமிழ்ப் படித்தவன், தமிழில் படித்தவன்
நான் செல்வந்தன் — தமிழ்தான் என் பெரும் சொத்து
I am wealthy — Tamil is my greatest treasure.

Indira Thangasamy holds a postgraduate degree in Computer Science (M.Tech) and works as a software engineering leader by profession— but his truest identity is that of a Tamil enthusiast, aspiring poet, and lifelong cultural ambassador. Rooted in the language from his formative years, he drew district-level recognition in interscholastic arts competitions during his teens, and has carried that passion for Tamil literature, poems, and drama through every chapter of his life.

For over two decades, Indira has been an integral part of the Bay Area Tamil community. Since 2002, he has been actively associated with the Bay Area Tamil Mandram — participating in and reciting original poetry at its kaviyarangams, and served on its governing council. During his college years, he designed and executed Tamil cultural programs, and produced content for the youth segment Ilaya Bharatham on All India Radio, Tiruchirappalli.

Indira has staged, produced, and acted in numerous drama, cultural programs, and skits on various stages across the Bay Area — including prestigious platforms hosted by the International Tamil Academy (ITA) and the California Tamil Academy (CTA). Most memorably, he portrayed the character of Parthipenthira Pallavan in the Tamil Mandram's acclaimed production of Ponniyin Selvan, a testament to his theatrical depth and his reverence for Tamil classical heritage.

Beyond the stage, he has contributed to open source projects and authored a book on Identity and Security. He also served two years as a dedicated volunteer with the Sathya Sai Seva Samithis. Indira has been a volunteer of San Ramon Tamil School since its very inception, bringing his breadth of Tamil knowledge, cultural experience, and genuine love for the language to every initiative.


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Aspiring poet & Tamil Enthusiast
District-level recognition in interscholastic arts; 20+ years of teaching and writing in Tamil and English
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Performer & cultural producer
Drama, skits & cultural programs on ITA, CTA and Bay Area stages; stage actor in Ponniyin Selvan
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Community leader
Bay Area Tamil Mandram member and served on the governing council; kaviyarangam poet
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Technology Executive
Startup Advisor, Mentor and Investor | Identity and Security Author | Open Source Contributor
Vision for SRTS
Indira firmly believes that the best outcomes emerge when a principal leads alongside volunteers — listening to their insights, valuing their counsel, and building shared ownership of the school's mission. His goal is to broaden the learning environment, draw more dedicated volunteers into the SRTS fold, and cultivate a culture of warmth and collaboration that makes our school a place everyone is proud to belong to.
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