Versha Munshi-South serves as the Vice President on the Stamford Board of Education. She is a former teacher, instructional coach, and principal currently working as an education consultant at TNTP, a national education nonprofit. Versha has two kids who attend Westhill High School.
What do you love most about being a woman?
What I love most is being a mom. I’m blown away by how much I’ve been able to learn about myself, adapt, and innovate in my parenting. Starting from pregnancy to now raising teenagers, I am so grateful for the unique bond that I have with my kids; it’s incredibly powerful.
What advice do you have for the future generation of women in Stamford?
We live in a beautifully diverse city but it’s easy to stay in your bubble. I would encourage women to get out of their comfort zone and engage with people who are different from yourself. In my volunteer work I meet people that I would never encounter professionally or socially and I learn so much from being exposed to diverse perspectives and experiences. We’re in an era of isolation and the best antidote to loneliness is by finding ways to give back. There are so many great ways to volunteer, whether it’s with our amazing community-based organizations, supporting political campaigns, or even running for office. You will meet the most interesting people and feel more invested in our city.
What are some of your favorite places and businesses in the Stamford community?
So many! We moved here from NYC seven years ago and I have no regrets! I love eating at Teff or getting takeout from Layla’s Falafel. Bartlett Arboretum has lots of peaceful trails and the NY Comedy Club is reliable for a great night out!