India’s education eco-systems are at a unique juncture in history. Not only do they shoulder the responsibility of educating the population to make them self-sufficient but also they hold the onus of making Indians ready for the future which will be tech enabled, sustainability oriented and inclusive.
Being the 3rd largest education system in the world, and set to become the 2nd largest in the very near future, India still suffers from a vacuum of thought leadership on education especially at the school level. There are always clear gaps between the policy making, implementation and customisation for the Indian context. It is our endeavour to create a platform where school Principals can come and discuss the undiscussed. A forum where the real issues and perspectives are highlighted.
Education Leaders Confluence (ELC) is a platform to bring thought leadership to the fore for the future of Indian education systems.
Teaching is the passion of my life and the young minds I have encountered in my teaching career have always been the motivation to do more and achieve more. I have found my place in the world and am very content with what I am today. But somewhere deep inside is the desire to do more; to concretize the ideas accumulated over years of experience, to create something unique, to blend the old and the new, and to bring forth what in the field of education would be an ideal and in the world would be a symbol of perfect learning. To produce something which would enrich not only my life, but those of others too, would be true fulfillment.
Executive Director, The Delhi Public School Society – HRDC
Mrs. Chawla Recipient of The Delhi State Teachers Award for excellence in education 2016. Mrs. Chawla is a ‘hands on’, progressive and dynamic Principal leading the school successfully into the 21 st century. She is the product of an educated family and a highly enlightened environment. Having been a teacher at New Era Public School since 1982, she has embedded herself in the very fabric of the school. She has decades of experience in teaching, guiding, planning, administration and management of students and staff. Elevated to the post of Principal in 2003, Mrs. Chawla is a combination of head and heart. Approachable, witty possessing a sense of humour, willing to see the other side, leading by example, Mrs. Chawla is a role model for the thousands students under her stewardship. A true educationist her mantra is that learning never stops. Mrs Chawla, constantly upgrades her skills by attending seminars and multiple education programmes at the Harvard Principals Centre, IIM's and other organisations.
Principal, New Era Public School
T. Premkumar MSc; Ed (Regional Institute of Education – formerly known as RCE -Mysore) is a post graduate in Chemistry Education from one of the foremost reputed teacher training institutes in India under the NCERT. A university second rank holder –silver medallist in post-graduation studies went on to join the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research – Kalpakkam (formerly known as Reactor Research Centre) and researched on estimation of Uranium in spent fuel. A career spanning over 35 years in the teaching profession started at Indian School Muscat – a premier institution in the Middle East in 1983 and served the institution in various capacities – a career spanning 28 years at Muscat, starting from being a TGT Science, PGT Chemistry, HoD Chemistry, and Vice Principal of Senior School and late r as the principal of the branch school. Joined Indian Educational School Kuwait under the aegis of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan – Middle East in 2010 and continues to serve the school which is one of the finest in the country.
Principal, Indian Educational School Kuwait
(under the aegis of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan)
Mr. Saurabh Nanda, is an International educator, career consultant, and an SDGs proponent. Mr. Saurabh Nanda has his own online interview show and podcast called “Such Conversations Matter” where he discusses topics about education, mental health, sustainability, ed-tech, policymaking among other aspects of our changing lives. He interviews ex-diplomats, bureaucrats, educators, thinkers, entrepreneurs, academics, activists, and others from around the world on his show. He has lived and worked all over India, Denmark, and Japan. His articles, videos, and webinars can be frequently seen on National Media like Jagran Josh and Amar Ujala amongst other platforms.
International Educator
Ms. Archana Rodrigues is a Psychologist, Behavioral therapist, Counsellor and Academician, a total of 22 years in the Education sector. She is currently the Founder Trustee and Principal of St. Joseph’s High School; Director, St. Joseph’s Global Academy, Dynamix Special School; and Director, Centre for Learning. She has multiple awards and accolades to her name. An alumna of St Xavier’s Mumbai, she has been instrumental in bringing Special Needs Education Teacher Training to the fore alongside teaching many teachers across Maharashtra about CCE and other educational developments.
Founder Trustee and Principal of St Joseph's High School, Mumbai
Mrs. Rupkatha Sarkar, a highly awarded educator with 3 decades of experience in Indian Education. She serves as the Principal of La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata, one of the oldest and most renowned schools in India both nationally and internationally, with nearly two centuries of educational excellence since 1836. She is an alumna of the St Xavier’s College, Presidency College and Calcutta University, and is an advisor on many School and College boards.
Principal of La Martiniere for Girls, Kolkata
Mrs. Veena Goel is presently working as Principal at Apeejay School-Pitampura, Delhi and has a rich experience of 32 years in the field of Education. A highly awarded educator, she has been instrumental in including new and progressive curriculum for students. She has introduced IoT, AI, Robotics in the curriculum on one hand and then encouraged inclusivity, happiness and holistic development of her students on the other hand. She believes that the essence of education is to produce happy people who become a societal resource.
Principal of Apeejay School, Pitampura
Saurabh Nanda is an International Youth Mentor who mentors students and young professionals (20,000 and counting) between the ages of 10-40 across various academic disciplines and professional domains. His clients include 35+ colleges, 200+ schools, companies, education institutions and individuals in Japan, India, the Middle-East, Colombia, Czeck Republic, Brunei, Denmark and more. He regularly appears on National Media in India on topics of career consulting, cyber bullying, SDGs in education and democratising access to information. He is the recipient of the national level Josh Education Awards for “Best Initiative for Mental Health Awareness” by the Dainik Jagran group in 2022. He has been on-boarded as a “Mentor of Change” by the Government of India’s Atal Innovation Mission. He mentors Tech4Good startups for Huawei's Seeds of the Future global program, sustainability projects under Youth and United Nations Global Alliance (YUNGA), ENACTUS Chapters among others. He is a podcaster and talks about 'the Future we should have." He is also known for his non-profit work in areas such as education research, cyber bullying awareness, plastic pollution, water conservation and SDG awareness.
International Educator
Ms. Shailja Tandon is a seasoned educator with over 18 years of experience in the field of education. She is an alumna of Delhi University and holds a master’s degree in English. She is currently serving as the Principal of The Millennium School Amritsar that she joined as the Head of Department for English in 2011 and has worked in various capacities from the Dean of Academics to the Vice principal and subsequently becoming the Principal in October 2019. She has played a crucial role in leading the school towards attaining high academic standards with phenomenal board results year after year. She is an eloquent speaker, a talented writer and an excellent teacher trainer. She believes in directing students towards achieving Emotional Intelligence alongside academic excellence, and has therefore spearheaded various programmes in school that focus on community service, environmental awareness, mental health and soft skills.
Principal, The Millennium School, Amritsar
Ms. Yogita Kapil An educationist, with extensive work experience of highly graded schools in Ghaziabad. She is a dedicated school leader with proficiency in managing the administrative activities, entailing faculty training and upholding of school’s objectives & aspirations. A Certified ISO 9001: 2000 Standard Auditor with 17 years of extensive experience in Strategic Academic Planning, Administration, General Administration, Teaching & Curriculum Designing. She possesses proficiency in supervising school’s operational planning and development, and directing the day-to-day academic and administrative activities of school. She is the Principal of DPS Sahibabad, a CBSE Resource person, National Progressive Principal's awardee, she trains teachers across India, and leads them in Curriculum Designing, Faculty Management, Curriculum Planning, Office Administration, Training & Development. She is a versatile academic leader who shapes schools for the future.
Principal, Delhi Public School Sahibabad
Ms. Prema Muralidhar, an academician with over three decades of experience has held diverse positions in the academic and corporate arena in India and Abroad. A passionate teacher who started her career in 1984 embraced the challenges that came her way while scaling the professional ladder from a Kindergarten teacher to a Quality Assurance specialist at the Directorate of Technical Education, Sultanate of Oman. She has of late been travelling to schools as an Assessor (QCI), to help schools prepare for accreditation and render services as a member of the audit team. Ms. Muralidhar is a Post graduate in Business Administration, Education and English Literature. A versatile and persevering professional in the field of Education, she has clinched accolades for herself and won coveted awards for the institutions she served. Her 36 years of qualitative experience in teaching has given her the niche to stand out from the crowd in her area of expertise serving school / HEIs and ministerial / corporate organizations. Currently working as the Educational Affairs Director & Principal of Woodlem Park School. She is known for turning schools around, getting them to the top of the rankings within a few years.
Principal, Woodlem Park School, UAE
Mr. Saurabh Nanda, is an International educator, career consultant, and an SDGs proponent. Mr. Saurabh Nanda has his own online interview show and podcast called “Such Conversations Matter” where he discusses topics about education, mental health, sustainability, ed-tech, policymaking among other aspects of our changing lives. He interviews ex-diplomats, bureaucrats, educators, thinkers, entrepreneurs, academics, activists, and others from around the world on his show. He has lived and worked all over India, Denmark, and Japan. His articles, videos, and webinars can be frequently seen on National Media like Jagran Josh and Amar Ujala amongst other platforms.
International Educator
Educator, Administrator, Raconteur and Podcast Creator, Blogger, Google Certified Educator- Level 1 and 2, Microsoft Certified Innovative Teacher, Recipient of 5 prestigious awards for work in the field of education, Soft Skill Trainer, Career Coach, Image Consultant, Website owner and designer, Resource Person and Guest Speaker: AIEF (CBSE linked), Published Author
Headmistress, Guru Harkrishan Public School, Kalkaji, New Delhi
Sushama Rajkumar has been working with young children for the past 23 years. Her career at City Montessori School started in 2004 when she joined the Gomti Nagar branch as a primary teacher teaching class II. She moved to GNII in 2011 and contributed in the setting up and growth of the new branch with her innovative and dedicated efforts. Subsequently she took over the challenging post of Headmistress of the branch. She and her team of teachers have successfully been very forward thinking and had integrated technology in their teaching processes to make learning enjoyable and intrinsic for students since 2017.
HOD - Cambridge Section, City Montessori School, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow
Ms. Ritika Anand is a Science Graduate with a major in Physics and a Post Graduate in Mathematics as well as English. With a teaching experience of 2 decades and an experience of 15 years in school administration, she is an accomplished educator with a very progressive outlook. She believes in striking the right balance of academics and co-curricular activities. She advocates activity-based teaching, where students can feel and experience what they learn. She believes that experimenting and then reporting are the two main components to make students’ learning stronger and lifelong. Her strength is developing creative curricula.
Vice Principal - (Academics), St. Mark’s Sr. Sec. Public School, Meera Bagh, New Delhi
Mr. Saurabh Nanda, is an International educator, career consultant, and an SDGs proponent. Mr. Saurabh Nanda has his own online interview show and podcast called “Such Conversations Matter” where he discusses topics about education, mental health, sustainability, ed-tech, policymaking among other aspects of our changing lives. He interviews ex-diplomats, bureaucrats, educators, thinkers, entrepreneurs, academics, activists, and others from around the world on his show. He has lived and worked all over India, Denmark, and Japan. His articles, videos, and webinars can be frequently seen on National Media like Jagran Josh and Amar Ujala amongst other platforms.
International Educator
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