The Grit List 2025

Mr. Santanu Das, Sarala Birla Academy Bengaluru: Creating Emotionally Safe Spaces for Every Child’s Growth
Mr. Santanu Das, Principal of Sarala Birla Academy in Bengaluru, has long championed mental health and emotional well-being in education.

Mrs. Teena Solanki, Vikas Bharati Public School: Driving Gamified & AI-Powered Future Learning
Mrs. Teena Solanki, a visionary educator with over two decades of experience, has redefined the landscape of modern schooling through her progressive leadership at Vikas Bharati Public School.

Dr. John Abraham, Amber Valley Residential School: Reimagining Student Wellbeing & Neurodiversity
Dr. John Abraham, Principal of Amber Valley Residential School and a seasoned educator with over two decades of experience, believes it is time for a fundamental shift in how we approach student wellbeing in education.

Ms. Jayashree, London Montessori: Leading Sustainability & Global Citizenship in School Curriculum
Education has a renewed responsibility in a world increasingly shaped by global interdependence, environmental challenges, and socio-economic inequalities

Ms. Sonia Chhabra, BBPS Pitampura: Leading Ethical & Inclusive EdTech in Future Classrooms
As the world races toward an increasingly digital future, the role of educational institutions is rapidly evolving

Ms. Naina Dhillon, Vidya Devi Jindal School, Hisar: Redefining Innovation in Indian School Education
Ms. Naina Dhillon, currently serving at Vidya Devi Jindal School in Hisar, exemplifies this ideal. With over two decades of impactful service in teaching and educational administration