TOP 50 EFFECTIVE PRINCIPALS IN INDIA 2021-22
1. Capt AJ Singh
Capt AJ Singh, Director of Pinegrove School, Himachal Pradesh, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Capt AJ Singh is an alumnus of The Lawrence School, Sanawar, the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, Jawahar Lal Nehru (JNU) University, Punjab University (PU) Chandigarh, MDU Rohtak and The College of Material Management, Jabalpur. He is a merit-card holder from the NDA in Physical Education. He was commissioned into the Army Ordnance Corps and was a recipient of the Commandant’s Silver Medal at the College of Materials Management, Jabalpur. Capt AJ Singh has served in various appointments and in a number of sectors/commands during his Army service and also did a year’s stint in counter-insurgency operations.
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2. Dr Chandrakanta Pathak
Dr Chandrakanta Pathak, Principal and CEO of HVB Global Academy, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Since the inception of her tenure at HVB Global Academy, Dr Chandrakanta Pathak has been working with her team to reimagine the ethos of teaching and learning in the school so as to make education egalitarian and a means of growth and development rather than an impersonal activity with the solitary goal of scoring points. She has won various awards such as the Women Leadership Award for Excellence in Education at the Femina – 5th World Women Leadership Congress Awards and Times Power Women 2018, in the field of Education by Times of India.
3. Dr. Bhawana Malik
Dr. Bhawana Malik, Principal of Lovely Public School, Delhi, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
The perfect personification of Leadership with vision, Dr. Bhawana Malik is a committed and effective leader who understands education and has all the required experience in teaching and administration. She continues to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, leads people successfully, and collaborates effectively with all administrative teams of the school.
4. Dr. Janhavi Rai
Dr. Janhavi Rai, Principal of St. Xavier’s English High School, Thane, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
A chemistry and education alumna of Mumbai University, Dr. Janhavi Rai has been associated with St. Xavier’s English High School since its inception and was appointed principal in 2005. A karate black belt with diplomas in yoga and advanced Ayurveda, she is the school’s driving force having shaped and developed its holistic education philosophy which focuses equally on academic rigour and sports and co-curricular education. A champion of women’s empowerment, she is committed to delivering values-based education to develop independent and confident young men and women ready to assume leadership positions in society.
5. Wg Cdr Ranjit Kumar Mandal (Retd)
Wg Cdr Ranjit Kumar Mandal (Retd), Director Principal of BGS World School, Chickballapur, Karnataka, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Wg Cdr Ranjit Kumar Mandal is a dynamic and scholarly education professional. He is a post graduate in English and holds the degree of Master of Education. He also studied Personal Management and Behavioral Science from Indian Institution of Science, Bangalore and is a qualified Psychologist.
After 25 years of service in the Indian Air Force, Wg Cdr Ranjit Kr Mandal took a voluntary retirement in May 2004 and then established an international residential school in Bijapur named Sanganavasba International Residential School. Thereafter, he worked for another international school in Bangalore named India International School. He is known for his teachers’ training expertise too. With 36 years of experience, he has been a recipient of two national awards for his contribution in the field of education.
6. Dr. Kavita Aggarwal
Dr. Kavita Aggarwal, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr. Kavita Aggarwal has been the Principal/Director of Academics of leading national and international (IB & Cambridge) schools. She has specialized in setting up new schools affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), Cambridge, UK, and CISCE curricula, and has been closely associated with the training and mentoring of teachers, including Vice-Principals, Principals and administrative staff. She is currently associated with D.G. Khetan International School as Director/ Head of School, and is also is the Chairperson of the ‘Members of International Schools Association’ (MISA), a prestigious organization of over 110 schools in the country affiliated to Cambridge.
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7. Dr. Manoj Malik
Dr. Manoj Malik, Principal of St. Lawrence Public School, Delhi, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Following the footsteps of his father, Dr. Manoj Malik entered the field of education at an early age after completing his graduation. He achieved his master’s degree in education and then further enriched himself by pursuing his Doctorate in education. Dr. Manoj Malik has a rich experience as an educationalist and is a prominent name in various organizations and groups that work for the betterment of children. He is a proud member of the Federation of public schools, Delhi and is also associated with the Action Committee of unaided recognized public schools and CBSE affiliation team.
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8. Dr. Mrs. B Gayethri Devi
Dr. Mrs. B Gayethri Devi, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr. Mrs. B Gayethri Devi has over 25 years of academic and administrative experience in India and abroad with reputed schools, colleges and universities. She has worked in prestigious Institutions like ABBAC and Huaichav Chalamprakit University at Bangkok, and has also worked as an Inspector for the Ministry of Education in the Sultanate of Oman. She is the Convener for ICSE EXAMINATIONS in Bangalore South, the Inspector of CISCE Schools, and the Secretary Treasurer for the Karnataka Association of ICSE Schools.
9. Dr. Neeta Bali
Dr. Neeta Bali, Director-Principal at GD Goenka World School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
A seasoned educator, Dr. Neeta Bali has a 38-year career in the education field. She started her career as Head of Department Mater Dei School, Delhi, English for 18 years, as a Vice- Principal, Apeejay School, Noida for 6 years; Headed GD Goenka World School, Sohna, as Director-Principal for 6 years; Kasiga School,
Dehradun for 2 years and briefly served Podar International School- Powai, Mumbai. Dr. Bali also specializes in teaching subjects such as the English Language, Psychology and Career. She also has expertise in Psychological Counselling and is a trained career counsellor.
10. Dr. Mrs. Lavanya Mithran
Dr. Mrs. Lavanya Mithran, Principal of Bishop Cotton Girls’ School, Bangalore received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr. Mrs. Lavanya Mithran is a former member of the Academic Senate of Venkateshwara University. She was the first woman in Andhra Pradesh to acquire a doctorate in an interdisciplinary subject of Environmental Geology. She pursued her B.Sc., topping the university in Geology and thereafter MSc as the topper of the university. Dr. Mithran has been Principal of Bishop Cotton Girls’ School since January, 2015. An educationist and an extremely progressive personality, she endeavours to take the school to even greater heights.
11. Dr. Priyanka Mehta
Dr. Priyanka Mehta, Director Principal of Sarvottam International School, Greater Noida West, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr. Priyanka Mehta is the Principal Director of Sarvottam International School and is also Senior Educator Member’ of INACE.ORG. She is an alumna of DAV Public School, Amritsar and Guru Nanak Dev University. Under her leadership, the school aims to nurture happy and healthy children in a safe and stimulating environment, provide positive role models for the children through building strong relationships and provide an enjoyable, creative and challenging curriculum that offers a wide range of new experiences.
12. Dr. Sanghamitra Banerjee
Dr. Sanghamitra Banerjee, Principal of Gateway International School, Chennai, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr. Sanghamitra Banerjee has been the Principal of Gateway International School, Chennai since 2018. She has instructed teachers on classroom management, behaviour and instructional strategies. Dr. Banerjee has researched and written applications for educational grants, and has outlined, implemented and maintained personnel related policies and procedures. She has also developed and managed budgets for academic and student affairs.
13. Dr. Sujatha Girish
Dr. Sujatha Girish, Founder Principal and CBSE Resource Person of Daffodils Foundation of Learning, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr. Sujatha Girish is an academician with 22 years of teaching and administrative experience in schools with different academic curricula across the length and breadth of the country. She has interacted with students of all age groups as a teacher. She has completed many training programmes organized by reputed organizations based on contemporary schooling, excellence in Education, Changing Assessment patterns, Leadership Skills, Modern Trends in English Language Teaching, Strategies for School Leaders, etc. As a Principal, she takes keen interest in holistic development of the students, and has designed the academic curriculum with a harmonious blend of co-curricular activities for students. She is also a trained CBSE resource person and has conducted workshops in many schools on behalf of Centre of Excellence, CBSE, Chennai and Centre of Excellence, CBSE, Bengaluru.
14. Dr. Wilfred Walter Noronha
Dr. Wilfred Walter Noronha, Principal & Trustee of St. Peter’s School, Panchgani received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Wilfred Walter Noronha is currently serving as the Principal at St. Peter’s School, Panchgani, Maharashtra. He has completed his B. Com., & M.A. in Education from Mumbai University and B.Ed from St. Xavier’s Institute of Education, Mumbai, India. He completed his M.B.A. in the year 2019 and in the year 2017, he was awarded Honorary Doctorate Title (D. Litt) by the University of South America, Montevideo, Uruguay, South America.
15. Mr. K. Narayana Joisa
Mr. K. Narayana Joisa, Principal of Podar International School, Bangalore received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mr. K Narayana Joisa is a veteran educationist and acclaimed leader for the last 21 years. He has worked as a Principal in Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan Residential School near Allahabad, U.P., Indian School Nizwa, in Sultanate of Oman, and is currently serving as the Principal of Podar International School in Bangalore since 2011. He is a motivational trainer for both students and teachers, besides being a passionate teacher himself. He believes that teaching is a profession that needs to be taken up by choice to guide a generation of aspiring students.
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16. Mr. Pramod Kumar Pillai
Mr. Pramod Kumar Pillai, Principal of Meru International School, Hyderabad received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mr. Pramod Kumar Pillai has been passionately involved for 22 years with a vision of enriching students for an ever-cherishing school-life experience and academic success – one based on high standards. 18 years of school leadership with both International (CAIE) and National boards (CBSE and CISCE) with excellence in private school management from policy framework to the day-to-day operation of both academic and administration of school ensuring optimum functionalities with unique identity in national leads.
17. Dr.Ritu Dewan
Dr.Ritu Dewan, Principal of Dayawati Modi Academy, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Dr Mrs Ritu Dewan is a highly experienced multi-faceted veteran in the space of education with commendable forte in K-12 Education, Staff Development, Educational Leadership, and Classroom Management. A recipient of India’s Most Inspiring Principal of K12 CBSE School Award 2021, the National Green Thinker Award-2019, an inspiring educator, a dynamic leader, an eloquent speaker, a prolific writer, mentor, and above all, an epitome of motherhood, she can be best characterized as a compassionate humanitarian who believes in academic leadership, touching lives and inspiring minds. She brings in with her a prolific amalgamation of teaching, professional integrity and leadership acumen.
18. Mr. Giri Virat Vasantrao
Mr. Giri Virat Vasantrao, Principal of Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mr. Giri Virat Vasantrao has strived to carve the name of Sanjay Ghodawat Polytechnic at the national level. SGP is the first Polytechnic in India to get NBA Accreditation in a short span of 6 years. He has also played a very active role in Career Fair, Tree Planting, Tree Conservation, Cultural activities, Blood donation camps, Road safety campaign, Medical camp, and Natural disaster relief work etc., and has actively participated in many social activities as well as for Orphanages, Old age homes, and Health centers.
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19. Mr. Manoj Kumar Pandey
Mr. Manoj Kumar Pandey, Principal of Darshan Academy Sundargarh, Odisha, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mr. Manoj Kumar Pandey has been serving as the Principal of Darshan Academy since 17th January 2020. He was earlier the Founder Principal at G.D. Goenka Public School, Bihar, and Vice-Principal at Sunbeam Group of Schools. He has been honoured by SOS Herman Gmeiner Society, and has received an appreciation certificate from the HRD Ministry.
20. Mr. Sathish Jayarajan
Mr. Sathish Jayarajan, Principal of Mallya Aditi International School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mr. Sathish Jayarajan has thirty two years of experience as a teacher of Political Science, in addition to History and Economics. He is a member of the Aditi’s Higher Education Advisory team and, since 2003, he has been serving as the School Principal. He has been a visiting faculty member at the Asian College of Journalism and the Srishti School of Art Design and Technology.
21. Mr. Vividh Gupta
Mr. Vividh Gupta, Principal of Bal Bhavan Public School, Delhi, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mr. Vividh Gupta is a self-motivated and self-driven individual with respect to taking initiatives towards the social concerns and causes and a contributor in the developing positive mindsets in uplifting society. In the recent years, he has worked towards ecological concerns and has initiated the project – ‘Mai Bhi Gandhi’ aiming to create awareness and sensitize masses to segregate waste at source. His inclination towards latest trends in education and futuristic approach is leading the school to achieve bounties of laurels. He has been a recipient of various awards which include Guru Drona Award 2018 by SRM University, Dr. Radhakrishnan Samman- 2018 and Udbhav Manav Seva Samman.
22. Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava
Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava, Principal of The Orbis School, Mundhwa, Pune, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mrs. Gunjan Srivastava, a post graduate and gold medalist in statistics with a graduate degree in education is a seasoned educator with 23 years of illustrious career in the education field. Having started her career at the age of 22, she has worked at all levels starting from Science & Mathematics teacher, Coordinator of Secondary and Senior Secondary school, Headmistress, and as a Principal at various schools in Dehradun, Lucknow, Kanpur, Aurangabad and Pune. She is an eloquent speaker and a master trainer with CBSE. She has spearheaded national and international projects in partnership with schools of Netherlands, Nepal and Orissa.
23. Mrs. Hyma Ramesh
Mrs. Hyma Ramesh, Principal of Karnataka Public School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
With 12 years of experience in the field of education, Mrs. Hyma Ramesh has actively served on a variety of school committees focused on curriculum development, textbook review, fundraising etc. she has always strived to establish positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators/staff. She has organized various seminars and Personality Development Programmes within the school and has shared the experiences gained by attending various workshops. Mrs. Hyma Ramesh has conducted many professional development workshops for teachers in Karnataka Public School.
24. Mrs. J Bhuvaneswari
Mrs. J Bhuvaneswari, Principal of Presidency School – Bangalore South, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. J. Bhuvaneswari has 38 years of experience and expertise in the field of education and has served for more than two decades as a Principal. She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Computer Science with E-Commerce, as well as MPhil in Human Resource Management. She has also been trained in various strategic management and leadership training programs at IIMA and IIMC and Harward School, Boston. At Harward, she was also a part of the innovative thinking and higher education training held for world famous educationists and entrepreneurs.
25. Mrs. Manju Rana
Mrs. Manju Rana, Principal cum Director of Seth Anandram Jaipuria School Vasundhara, Ghaziabad, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
National Awardee, Mrs. Manju Rana is a seasoned and accomplished educator, dynamic communicator, effective administrator and a self-motivated individual, with a career spanning over 30 years. A natural leader, Mrs. Rana’s vision is to impart holistic globally benchmarked experiential learning, supplemented with sports and art integrated co-curricular education. As an avid environmentalist, she has spearheaded in the domain of creating a ecological environment and her initiatives have lead the school to be recognized as Top Green School of the vicinity. She has been awarded with numerous prestigious awards including the Dronacharya Award, the Paryavaran Mitra Puraskar by Union Ministry of Environment & Forest Govt. of India Award for commendable work in the area of Human Rights & Social Equality by CBSE.
26. Mrs. Meenu Goswami
Mrs. Meenu Goswami, Principal of Bal Bharati Public School, Pitampura, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mrs. Meenu Goswami, a recipient of the President’s National Award For Teachers, 2007 and Dr. Radha Krishnan Memorial National Teacher’s Award 2010, started her career in 1978 as a lecturer in JMC, Delhi University, after completing her post-graduation in Economics and Education. After serving some renowned institutions on the top positions, she joined Bal Bharti Public School, Pitampura as Principal. She has been a Master Trainer for CBSE and key member of many educational and sports committees wherein her role has been pivotal and decisive.
She has won various awards, including – Principal Leadership for Outstanding Endeavours’ from Expressions India 2021 and the Kamala Harris Award 2021 by Re:Think India 2021.
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27. Mrs. Mousumi Basu
Mrs. Mousumi Basu, Principal of Smt. Kamalabai Educational Institution (SKEI), Bangalore, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Mrs. Mousumi Basu is an educationist with diverse achievements and interests. Her unwavering dedication is based on a rich and varied experience of over 25 years in different levels across different boards all over India. She has left a lasting impression on the minds of numerous students and teachers alike. She believes in igniting and channelizing young minds into achieving brilliance through active learning imparted by a team of dedicated teachers.
As an educationist with over 25 years as a Principal, HOD and facilitator, she believes one needs to be fair yet firm, dedicated and persevering as well as maintain a high standard of morality while striking an agile balance between professionalism and effective relationship building.
28. Mrs. Nilufer Chavan
Mrs. Nilufer Chavan, Principal Director of Wisdom High International School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
With 28 years of experience in the field of education, Mrs. Nilufer Chavan holds a BHSC, ECCE and B.Ed degree. She has been awarded awarded by Lions club for her invaluable contribution in the field of education, as well as the ‘Educational Excellence Award’ from Silver Zone Olympiads amongst 500 schools in India and the Asian Education Awards for her contribution to the education community. She was also awarded by Office of the Commissioner CGST & Central excise (Appeals), Nashik for Women Leadership.
29. Mrs. Pallavi Sharma
Mrs. Pallavi Sharma, Principal of MAMTA MODERN SR. SEC. SCHOOL, NEW DELHI, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
With 21 years of experience in the field of education, Mrs. Pallavi Sharma has been a recipient of numerous awards and certificates of merit including the CBSE National Principal Award in the year 2019 for Commendable Service in the field of Education, State Award by Delhi Government for invaluable contribution towards uplifting the standards of teaching in the academic session 2015-16, and the CBSE Mentor Principal Award 2011 by CBSE for commendable service rendered to the community as a Mentor of outstanding merit. She is a Master trainer/Resource Person for CBSE and has trained around 5000 teachers of India and CBSE Affiliated Schools abroad.
30. Mrs. Shalini Kadwe
Mrs. Shalini Kadwe, Principal Director (ICSE/ISC/HSC) of Wisdom High International School, Nashik, Maharashtra, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Equipped with myriad degrees like M.A, B.Ed, D.LIW, PGDP in Counselling and Guidance (ICTRC) and Master in Personnel Management, Mrs. Shalini Kadwe has over 20 years of valuable experience in the field of education.
She joined Wisdom High International School as the Academic co-ordinatorin 2003 but her industrious nature and sheer skills have made her rise to become the Principal Director for ICSE/Jr. College/ SSC section in the same organization. In her role as a Principal Director, she has expertise in curriculum design, technology in education, assessment and evaluation, professional development for teachers, learning styles and school administration related skills.
31. Ms Sonali Sinha
Ms Sonali Sinha, Principal of The Universal School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Sonali Sinha is a distinguished educator and administrator committed to the highest personal and professional standards as an academician and possesses good management and organizational skills. With more than 30 years of holistic experience in developing productive, student-focused environments that maximize the learning experiences, she is an exemplary communicator with pronounced decision-making, policy direction, and curriculum planning as her strengths. Ms. Sinha is an alumna of both Lady Shri Ram College and Miranda House, Delhi University.
32. Ms. Anupama Ramachandra
Ms. Anupama Ramachandra, Principal of Delhi Public School Electronic City, Bangalore received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
With over two decades of experience in teaching, Ms. Anupama Ramachandra believes that education must result in empowerment with responsibility. With Postgraduate degrees both in English Literature and Education, she is both a passionate teacher of English and an educational administrator who insists on total quality management. She has the rare honour of participating in the Fulbright Classroom Teacher Exchange program through the Nehru-Fulbright Awards instituted by the Department of State, USA.
Mrs. Ramachandra has been a speaker and moderator, at various seminars, panel discussions, and events on different dimensions of education. She has received the Chanakya Award 2019 for Excellence in Teaching of English from the Public Relations Council of India, The Karnataka Shikshana Ratna State Award, Global Principal Award2020 from AKS, amongst other achievements.
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33. Ms. Aparna Magee
Ms. Aparna Magee, Principal of Ramagya Group of Schools, Delhi, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Aparna Dilip Magee is a highly accomplished and dedicated educationist with 27 years of experience. She is a recipient of the ‘Distinguished Teacher Award – SAMMAAN 2018’conferred by Rotary Club of Capital City New Delhi for her exemplary commitment and contribution to the teaching profession and her research topics of National Academic Interest. She has also been honoured with the ‘Certificate of Appreciation 2018’by Academic Heights Public School for making a difference in the field of education and society with her leadership, hard work and contribution.
She has worked in various capacities as Director, Principal, Academic Advisor, Administrator, Master Trainer in Convents and reputed Schools across India. Initiating the Project ‘UDAAN’ with CBSE also adds a feather to her cap wherein she worked for the special evaluation and guidance of under privileged children by IIT Professors to help them get admission in the prestigious institutes.
34. Ms. Divya Anukul
Ms. Divya Anukul, Co-Founder & Creative Director of Vedic Lore Preschool, Bangalore, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Vedic Lore’s creativity and innovation have always stemmed from the thought process that Ms. Divya, as the architect of the preschool, imbibed into the curriculum. She strongly believed in the importance of going beyond academics and worked continuously towards blending extracurricular and co-curricular activities to accentuate the school’s curriculum. She was the person who designed and implemented important targeted interventions to address the gaps in the present-day preschools and ensured multiple creative workshop providers get strategically aligned under the Vedic Lore umbrella.
35. Ms. Iffat Ibrahim
Ms. Iffat Ibrahim, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Iffat Ibrahim is one of the country’s most prominent and highly regarded educators. In her 30 years as an educator, she has served as a Lecturer, Programme Coordinator, Headmistress, Vice Principal, and Principal. Under her leadership, CHIREC International has received various awards.
At CHIREC International, Ms. Iffat Ibrahim has worked with curriculum committees in most academic disciplines and has experience in both student and faculty assessment techniques. She has directed several programs, including the CHIREC MUN, the Online Student Council Elections, Digital Library, initiated class websites as a means for teachers to upload homework and information about specific class activities. She holds a B.Ed from Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, B.Sc in Zoology and an M.Sc in Zoology from Delhi University.
36. Ms. Kalyani Patnaik
Ms. Kalyani Patnaik, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Kalyani Patnaik has 34 years of experience in various leading schools pan-India such as St. John’s Kota, St. Mary’s Dehradun, and Bombay Scottish Mumbai etc. She joined Hiranandani Foundation School in 2007 and has been the Principal of the school since 2008. She has spearheaded several highly effective programmes including the AYLT programme, Avanti young leadership programme formed in the memory of her ex-student late Avanti Desai, MD Mastek, India with the primary aim of training young girls of 8th Std. Ms. Kalyan started MUN (Model United Nations) an IBDP and ISC initiative.
She is a visionary who has brought in many new initiatives for her students like Mindscape, Montessori, State of the art teaching, Reading clubs, Cabinet Debates, Conclave for the International school etc. She strongly believes in dynamism for progress and self development.
37. Ms. Josephine Antony
Ms. Josephine Antony, Principal of Athena Global School, Chennai, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
As a dynamic student-focused multilingual school leader, Mrs. Josephine Antony is highly regarded for building a school environment that supports and promotes diversity. With almost two decades of experience in the educational industry coordinating and training the facilitators, she has successfully undertaken administrative roles in Delhi, Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam and Chennai. Equipped with a Master’s Degree in English and a Bachelor’s in psychology, Ms. Josephine specializes in early Childhood Education for two decades. She has also completed CIDTT from Srikriti.
38. Ms. Manila Carvalho
Ms. Manila Carvalho, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
With a Post Graduate degree in Education & Psychology, as well as being a qualified Special Educator, Ms. Manila Carvalho has an experience of 30 years as an educationist. She has been featured on many regional TV channels as an “Educationist & Woman Achiever” and has contributed articles to various journals and newspapers, and has published papers in reputed journals. She is a recipient of several state, national & international awards.
39. Ms. Meenakshi Zarabi
Ms. Meenakshi Zarabi, Executive Principal of ASPAM Scottish School, Noida, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Meenakshi Zarabi is an educationist and visionary who took over ASPAM after successfully completing 26 years in the field of education. She holds rich experience in Strategic Planning, Curriculum Development, Educational Planning, Student Relations, Parental Engagements, Human Resource Management and General Administration. She has worked as a Principal in many reputed schools, and has been featured in the Cover Page of Mentor Magazine and has thrice received the award for being the ‘Most Inspiring Educator’.
40. Ms. Meeta Sharma
Ms. Meeta Sharma, Principal of Mussoorie International School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Meeta Sharma is a visionary in the field of education and has been actively defining the shifting borders of school education with her ideas that germinated during her long rich experiences in few of the most premium institutions nationally and internationally. She believes that today’s school education must thrive to become an experience towards the creation of thinkers and action takers. Armed with Masters in Chemistry and the latest pedagogies in education from the IOE London, she has served as the Principal in Mody School, Laxmangarh, Sawai Man Singh School, Jaipur, where her work towards fostering international mindedness has provided the schools with new dimensions.
41. Ms. Nafees Bhambi
Ms. Nafees Bhambi, Headmistress of Sunshine World School, Ludhiana received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Nafees Bhambi, the Headmistress of Sunshine World School, Ludhiana, has been in the educator sector for 14 years now. She has previously worked with Delhi Public School, Sat Paul Mittal School and Manav Rachna International School. She holds a B.Ed and a Masters degree in English, and is currently pursuing her PhD.
42. Ms. Noor Ayesha
Ms. Noor Ayesha, Founder-Managing Director of Iqra International School, Bangalore received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Noor Ayesha is an award-winning educator and an empowering leader. Awarded the ‘Most Promising School for Quality Education in Bangalore’, Iqra International School was founded by Ms. Noor Ayesha with the aim of delivering value-based education in order to cultivate in each child, the aspiration to ‘learn and live values’. She has been conferred with the Rashtriya Shiksha Ratan Award by The Indian Society for Industry and Intellectual Development and the ‘Fakhr-e- Watan’ Award for her academic and social services. She has been a speaker at the Eldrok Summit 2019, Early Childhood Association Summit 2019, Asia Education Summit 2016, Asia Leadership & Services Awards 2016, and at various MFERD conferences. She has also been chosen as the Global Goodwill Ambassador of India for Global Goodwill Ambassadors (GGA).
43. Ms. Sanchita Raha
Ms. Sanchita Raha, Principal-International Section of CHIREC International School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Sanchita Raha is a veteran educator and leader, having over 24 years of experience in teaching and administration. She has handled several curricula that include ICSE, ISC, SEBA, and IBDP. She was instrumental in setting up the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at The Heritage School, Kolkata, where she worked for 14 years. An alumnus of St. Xavier’s College Kolkata, Ms. Raha has done her Master’s in English from Kolkata University and Bachelor’s in Education from Jadavpur University. She holds certification in TEFL and Master IELTS training. Having been in an educational leadership position for several years, Ms. Raha’s strength lies in education programme policymaking, its evaluation, and implementation.
44. Ms. Ranjna Jangra
Ms. Ranjna Jangra, Principal of B.K Birla Public School, Kalyan, Maharashtra, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Ranjna Jangra’s work profile includes administration, providing academic guidance to the teachers, planning and training. She is a CBSE Master trainer for Life Skills, Gender sensitivity, Joyful Mathematics, Integrity and Ethical Leadership, Classroom Management, Career Guidance and remodeled assessment. Ms. Ranjna Jangra strongly believes in true learning which can happen only if the teachers are passionate, self motivated and keen learners.
45. Ms. Pallavi Mishra
Ms. Pallavi Mishra, Principal of Oakridge International School, Bengaluru, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Pallavi Mishra has been contributing actively to international education in various roles, and has been serving as the Principal for the last 6 years. She is an IB evaluation Leader and has successfully spearheaded the authorization process for all the three IB programmes, establishing the first IB continuum school in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Prior to Oakridge, she has been associated with other top IB schools in India. Ms. Mishra is UGC NET qualified; a certified teacher mentor by UK, Keele University and holds a diploma in English World Literature course from Austin, Texas, USA and Business Leadership program from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore.
46. Ms. Vandana Arora
Ms. Vandana Arora, Head of School, Nahar International School, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Vandana Arora has a professional background of over 23 years of experience in the field of education. She holds a Bachelors degree in Geography and Economics, Bachelors in Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Computers and System management and Masters in economics. She began her career teaching Humanities during the initial 10 years, in the CBSE curriculum. Subsequently, she served as the Head of High School at the Rudolf Steiner philosophy based school, Tridha, in Mumbai. She has also served as Joint Secretary of the Executive Committee of Members of International Schools’ Association (MISA). At Nahar International School, she has played a founding role, working alongside the Board of trustees of the Sukhraj Nahar Charitable Trust.
47. Ms. Seema Saini
Ms. Seema Saini, received the award for 50 Effective Principals at the 9th National Conference on K-12 Leadership & India School Merit awards hosted by EducationToday at the Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore on the 11th and 12th of March, 2022.
Ms. Seema Saini is the CEO of N. L. Dalmia Educational Society which runs two Schools of excellence – N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research and N. L. Dalmia High School. She heads the K-12 ICSE School as the Principal and brings with her extensive experience of 27 years in the field of Education. She has obtained a B.Ed & Masters degree in Economics from Mumbai University, and a Masters in Human Resource Development from Xavier University, Cincinnati (USA). Ms. Saini has conducted Organizational Development intervention programmes for various schools including a CSR School Balgram at Lonavala.
