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TRANSFORMING EDUCATORS ACROSS THE GLOBE CEDF march towards the vision of Child Friendly Schools of India • Quality Learners: healthy, well – nourished, ready to learn, supported by their family and community. • Quality content: curricula and materials for literacy, child Development and skill for lifelong learning. • Quality teaching: – learning processes : child centered ; (life) skills based approaches, technology • Quality learning environments: policies and practices, facilities (water, sanitation), services (safety, physical and psycho – social health) & positive Behavior • And Gender – sensitive throughout….

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INNOVATIVE MODEL TWO ESTABLISH K12 SCHOOLS IN INDIA CURRICULUM AND PEDAGOGY Report for the project and help the client raise the We Develop, improve, and reinforce strategies, requisite funds from the Bank and the NBCs. The DPR structures, and processes to get best resuits. We develop the school’s Academic Model. We plan for takes into account all the requirements of funds in detail implementing the Academic Model. We conduct regular and a phase wise requirement of funds. TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS Academic Audits and also do students’ Evaluation. We will guide schools as well in creating School Budget Teacher quality being the strongest- school related We put the curriculum into operation with experience factor, it is vital for all the veteran educators to have resource team. EDUCO LEGAL ADVISORY continuous and sustainable opportunities to enhance their skills and competencies FRANCHISE ASSISTANCE We help client understand the Government directives regarding ‘Not for Profit’ entity and in the formation of We help clients with complete Teachers’ Training Our ability to roll up our sleeves and get into the Sec 8 Company / Society / Trust with complete legal Modules which will help them understand modern trenches with franchisees when required shows our in- help & compliance for running of school. We get all the pedagogical approaches and use of the new techniques. depth knowledge of the system. details regarding the laws applicable in education in the GTEF also helps with the training of the Non – different states for the clients Academic Staff. We help to start Franchise Model of the clients’ school and at the same time help Schools looking to franchise ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT AND ARCHITECTURAL ASSISTANCE themselves with their plans. We provide end to end RECRUITMENT assistance with franchise negotiations & procedures. We help clients discover architecture with School We provide assistance in Recruitment and Selection of Designing experience or help the existing architect PROJECT FINANCE Teaching & of Non – Teaching Staff. We also helps design the plan with the knowledge of the affiliation schools with the Human Resource Manual, Staff Policy, boards’ guidelines and our experience gained from our We help in Determining the Feasibility of the Project. Induction & Orientation Programs & Organization. different projects. We help in preparation of a detailed bankable Project



India One A Global Initiative of Edu Leaders CONTENTS 14-15 42-43 72-73 102-103 MS. JYOTI DAHIYA MS. S. SRIPRIYA MS. BHARTI SHORI MS. ZEENAT HUSSEN SIKILKAR 16-17 44-45 74-75 104-105 MS. SANJANA BAKSHI DATTA MR. SUBRATA CHATTOPADHYAY MS. RUCHI GUPTA MS. KANYA SACHIN ADHAV 18-19 46-47 76-77 106-107 MS. JAYSHREE CHORARIA MR. S ANAND MR. LENIN M MS. PARUL SEN 20-21 48-49 78-79 108-109 DR. BINCY MATHEW MR. PRAGYA PRATEEK SHUKLA MR. GOWRISANKAR R HER SIMRAN KAUR 22-23 50-51 80-81 110-111 MS. LUCKY SADRANI MS. RAJESWARI E B MR. ABDUL WASIM MR. RAVITEJA RAVIRALA 24-25 54-55 82-83 112-113 MS. PRATHIMA PATEL MR. MALLINATH MATHPATI MS. JYOTI BHALLA MS. CHANDRAKALA ML 26-27 56-57 84-85 114-115 DR. PREETI BHADORIYA DR. KSHMA SWARNKAR MS. VINITA SINGH DR. RENUKA SINGH 28-29 58-59 86-87 116-117 MS. RAMASANTHI C DR. ABHA JADHAV MS. SHAGUFTA KAZI MS. SMITA A BHANGALE 30-31 60-61 88-89 118-119 MS. MALINI MALIK MS. MEHJABEEN IRFAN KHAN DR. PARVESH LATA MS. ZEBA AYAZ 32-33 62-63 90-91 120-121 MS. VATSALA SHASTRY MS. RITU SETH MS. ANGANABHA BARUAH MS. LINA MODAK 34-35 64-65 92-93 122-123 MS. SUSHMITA KANUNGO MS. KAVITHA REDDY MR. MANOJ AGARWAL MS. NANCY PAUL 36-37 66-67 96-97 124-125 MS. SUGANDHI VISWANATHAN MR. ANILKUMAR M DR. ARCHANA SINGH MS. SARASWATHI PRIYADARSHINI 38-39 68-69 98-99 126-127 MS. MAYA ALFRED FERNANDES MS. MANASI MULEY MS. SOSI JACOB MS. VIDHYA RAJESH 40-41 70-71 100-101 128-129 DR. SUGATA D'SOUZA MS. KRISHNA KUMARI MS. SWATI POORNANAND MS. SUMITA RAY CHAUDHURY

130-131 172-173 10-11 FOUNDER MS. KRUTI MEHTA MR. SATISH MOHANLAL GANDHI MEMBERS 132-133 174-175 MS. SAVITA GANESH MR. PARMAR AKASH AMARSINH 52-53 BOARD OF 134-135 176-177 GOVERNORS MS. ANINDITA DAS MS. SUNITHA K 138-139 178-179 94-95 BOARD OF MS. FARZANA KHATOON SHAIKH MR. MANISH AGARWAL DIRECTORS 140-141 182-183 MS. KANIMOZHI ANANDARAJ MS. DEVISHREE S 136-137 INTERNATIONAL 142-143 184-185 BOARD MEMBERS MS. BINAL DESAI MS. BHARATHI M S 144-145 186-187 158-159 NATIONAL MS. NEHA DWIVEDI MS. RIMPPI SANGNI COORDINATORS 146-147 188-189 MS. NIKITHA M DINGREJA MS. S LALITHA 180-181 REGIONAL 148-149 190-191 COORDINATORS MS. PRIYANKA GANDHI MS. ANJALI SHARMA 150-151 192-193 MS. PUSHPAKALA N MR. SUFYAN KHAN 152-153 194-195 MR. SANDEEP TIWARI DR. RAJNI ARORA 154-155 196-197 MS. PRABHATI MOHAPATRA MR. SEKAR KUMAR B 156-157 198-199 MS. BRUNDA GURUDATH MS. ARSHYA 160-161 200-201 MS. PURVI DALAL MS. SHWETA AGARWAL 162-163 202-203 MS. ASHWINI INAMDAR MS. MAUREEN BERNARD MONTEIRO 164-165 204-205 MR. SOHEL S. MAKWANA MR. AARYAN ROUT 166-167 206-207 MS. KAVITHA NAVALE MR. RAKESH SHARMA 168-169 208-209 MS. SANGEETA THAKKAR MS. ASHA R A 170-171 210-211 MS. AKANKSHA TRIPATHI LITTLE FLOWER HIGH SCHOOL, ABIDS

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India One - The Icon Book MS. JYOTI DAHIYA 14 Principal DAV Public School, Faridabad SMY EDUCATIONAL ODYSSEY…… inculcate confidence, values, culture, character, ome intellectual once stated that educators are the hardwork and perseverance amongst the students to best changemakers of the world. ensure their grooming as successful and responsible citizens of the country. People in this world have evolved socially, morally, health wise, financially & holistically. After serving in the education industry for almost two decades as a Biology teacher, I got an opportunity to lead a Countries have been able to make a mark of themselves team of educators as a Principal. Shouldering the on the global platform who have made full use of responsibility of a Head of an Institute was a big challenge education in all spheres of life. for me that included motivating, leading,building confidence to move forward for the upliftment of the I am one of those lucky people born in India where Guru school as well as all the stakeholders.As a Principal, one has been given the status of God. needs to be unbiased, visionary, compassionate, well read, creative, organized, think beyond the set Born to the educator parents love for teaching came boundaries, be ready to face challenges with smile and be naturally to me. after completing my masters, search for self reliant while retaining originality. the appropriate profession began. My heart was all for educating school children and adding value to their lives. Keeping in mind that a well prepared and engaging teacher is a catalyst, a spark that creates the desire to My career began with Alwar Public School, Alwar, learn in students, I believe in encouraging my team to be Rajasthan in 1990 as a PGT in Biology, wherein I well equipped and well versed with latest technology as advanced to Head of Department, Biology, later worked well as the continuous changes in the curriculum. All this as PGT at DAV Public School, Sec 37 and subsequently got is done by arranging and organizing numerous promoted to Senior coordinator, Science. And workshops in the school premises. Having a team of presently,working as a munificent Principal at DAV Public master trainers under who work day in day out to keep School, NH3 Faridabad since 2010. As aneducator, my the flag of the institution high is a boon. aim has always been to impart adequate knowledge of the subject matter and arise kids’ curiosity inthe subject I Witnessing the success of my teammates and students taught. Slowly and gradually, with experience, the touching new boundaries without a doubt, gives me realization struck thatthe role of a teacher is not only immense satisfaction.Being surrounded with positive, confined to her/his subject but she/he is a guide, a sincere and dedicated team has resulted in writing counselor, a confidante and much more for success stories about the school and its students. her/hisstudents.The jovial relations with all the stakeholders have not only made me approachable but In 2020, the IDS (International Dimensions of flexible in all the situations too. My ardent belief is to Schools)Award by British Council proved to be a great

motivation for all of us at DAV. Our Vocational Education for collaboration with the countries like PsquareInternational School Nigeria, United Kingdom, Bangladesh, magazine and an article on ‘She is the Egypt and Sri Lanka augmented the World’ on the occasion of Women’s horizons of the students by giving Day for ‘Soulful’-a magazine by them exposure of diverse cultures. Edudrone-we connect. With the outbreak of the pandemic, Receiving awards from various highly when the whole world came to a respected organizations was indeed an standstill, digital platforms proved to honor for me. To name a few - Shiksha be of great help not only in the smooth Shiromani Award, Award of Citation, functioning of the school but also Guru Dronacharya Award conferred helped me in scaffolding my latent by Private Schools Association, skills as a keynote speaker. Inspiring Educator’s Award’ conferred by Rocksport, Aspiring Leadership in The thought, “They will forget what Education Award conferred by Private you said but will never forget how you Schools Association. I owe my success made them feel” was a driving force to the team that I work with. for me to be a very constant and seasoned speaker for many of the Professional recognitions & awards renowned organizations like EduTV, gives you extra responsibilities on EduDrone, Rocksport, HealthSetGo shoulders to ensure that children who etc. are under your wings get groomed holistically with a vision to serve the We all stood together as one family in mankind, parents, their own dreams the tough times. Spreading awareness and become worthy global citizens. about the importance of Covid protocols, organizing online It’s been more than a decade of my awareness and vaccination professional journey as a Principal. As campaigns, distributing masks, a successful premiere and inspiring sanitizers and food packets were some leader, I resolve to serve the of the initiatives taken. community at large and become instrumental in its betterment and It’s a matter of privilege to have made upliftment.The real award for me has my contribution in the Education always been the affection and respect community by writing several articles that I receive from everyone around. for widely read Educational magazines Hope my children and team rise, like ‘Teacher’ brought out by shine, spread smiles and the show Australian Council for Educational goes on. Research. I also wrote an article on 15

India One - The Icon Book MS. SANJANA BAKSHI DATTA 16 Principal DAV Public School, R.K Puram, Delhi A passionate and determined reformer awards, such as Best Promising Principal of in the field of education, Sanjana the year 2022 by the Golden Global Education Bakshi Datta is the Principal of D.A.V Award ,Global Principal Award 2021 by AKS Public School, R.K Puram, Delhi, which is one Education ,Most inspiring Woman Award of the most reputed institutes in India. 2022 by SCL Rhythm Research Centre ,Woman Power 2022 by Maan Mahila Ka , A professional educator, Ms. Datta has been an Leading by Example Award 2021 by Career important part of the education system of Hackathon , Style Icon Award 2022 ,Dynamic India since last two decades. She completed Principal of the year 2021 by APJ Abdul Kalam her Bachelor in Education and Science and Education Excellence Award ,Outstanding finished her Masters in Science and Principal of the year 2022 by EEC Award ,Best Philosophy. She was a rank holder in both Principal of the year 2022 by Global Educators school and colleges, scoring 98% in Boards, Fraternity ,Young Principal of the year 2021 by first position in her Bachelor degree and Indian Glory Award ,Young Principal Award second in her Masters. However, she says that 2021 by Star Rating Award 2021 , Young it was only her hard work that kept her on the Principal Award 2021 by Asian Education top of her game and she teaches her students Award ,Awesome Woman Award 2021 by the same. Maan Mahila ka SHIKSHA GAURAV NATIONAL TEACHER AWARD 2018, GLOBAL Mrs Datta has contributed in the development TEACHER AWARD 2019. The Real Super education system in a way that has touched Women Award 2020 by Forever Star India, young minds in an extraordinary way. She has National Education and Excellence Award by a personality that influences and moulds Mother India care 2020. Rashtriya Shiksha students in a way that doesn't only helps them Rattan 2020 conferred by CED Foundation, grow but also understand themselves. For her Excellence Award as Education dedication and contribution in creating a better education system for the country, Ms. Leader by G-Town Society, Innovative Leader Datta has been awarded and honoured by Award 2020 by Asian Pacific Excellence several organizations and institutions Award, Teacher's Appreciation Award 2020 by Youngsters Entrepreneurs Nexus(World *Most prestigious is being nominated for Teachers Day), National Level Pratibha Padma Shree 2022 in the field of education* Samman Golden Peacock Award 2020 by She was honoured with various titles and

MVLA Trust, APJ Abdul Kalam her views on the topic -Can India International Educator's Honour for become online education capital of Excellence in Education 2020 by Shree world?\" She has also been featured in an Krishna Educare, IAECT Award 2020. issue of the G Town Society Magazine as Rashtriya Shiksha Rattan 2020, well as in the November 2020 edition of Pinnacle Education Award 2020 as the Global Achiever's Magazine, where she most inspiring women leader in the field was placed amongst the top 25 of education and SHATAKSHI WOMAN influencers that deserve big salute.Her AWARD 2020 by Rhythm Group. interview was aired on TATA PLAY on two topics Presence of elders at home She is also the recipient of the and Memory tricks and tips .She was prestigious Indian Humanitarian Award live with RJ Arti Malhotra on 102.6MHz 2020 conferred by Global on Parwaaz hai kaam tera Talk Education Foundation. She received Her articles published in k12 news, the TEACHER teachers. INNOVATION Career Beacon Magazine etc She is AWARD 2019 from Shri Aurobindo among 100 inspiring Indians in the book Educational Society, ZHEI (Govt. of compiled by Dr Tilak Tanwar which is India). She received the Genius the best seller Book at Amazon Educationist Award 2020 by HRD Mission as well. She also earned an Mrs Datta has been attending various award for her contribution in education webinar as participant as well as community by Asian Education panelist to keep herself updated Award2020, Excellence in Education 2020 by WEAA as well as Excellence in The list of her contributions and Instructional Leadership Award 2020 by recognition seems to be endless and this Business Mint. The list of the honours is also a fact that Ms.. Sanjana Bakshi and awards she has been conferred with Datta deserves every bit of the awards seems to be inexhaustible. and honours that come her for she is a stalwart in the field of education and has She has also made several appearances indeed reformed it for the betterment of on media channels such as National students and teachers Reformer, News47, and K12 News, where she has discussed about the She believes in following lines by education system of India and how to Benjamin Franklin —-If you would not make it better for young minds, amongst be forgotten as soon as you are dead, other things. She was also a panelist on either write something worth reading or Edu TV. where she successfully shared do something worth writing.” 17

India One - The Icon Book MS. JAYSHREE CHORARIA 18 Director Principal G.D. Goenka International School, Surat Manzeelein Unhi ko Milti Hai, & the World forward. The preparation has Jinke Sapnon me Jaan Hoti hai started where not a single day goes without Pankhon Se Kuch Nahi Hota, learning a new thing for the betterment of education. IHouslon Se Udaan Hoti Hai. believe in this to the core and follow it Collaboration is the key word which pandemic very religiously. has given. It also made us understand the importance of technology. Right from my childhood, I wanted to be teacher, a teacher who could reach every child So, the challenge was to channelize the right in the class. My dream came true and I started resources and gear up the team to use digital teaching English in ICSE, CBSE Schools. tools and at the same time to be creative. Gradually, the years went by and I became the As a leader, I have to empower my team and Vice Principal and then Principal of G. D. create leaders so that progressive thinking is Goenka International School, Surat. inculcated. Currently I am working as the Director Many rules, SOPs, Guidelines, Checklist have Principal in the said school. been created for the smooth functioning of the organisation constant assessing of the on- Teaching had always been my passion, My going systems keep a check on the working of family, along with my parents supported me to the organisation. the fullest. Life skills and values have to be at the forefront Coming from a Rajasthani background, to make good citizens and future leaders. certain things were made possible due to dedication & hard work and balancing home At GDGIS it is very much embedded into the life with professional life. school curriculum from class I – XII GDGIS Children participated in MUN and won laurels Covid taught us a lot and also has given us the In” India book of record “ message that we have to work harder to inculcate knowledge, understanding of the And one of the child from G.D. Goenka concepts in our students very diligently. International School selected for the students exchange program in Japan and They are the ones who would carry the Nation she is the only one selected from all over Gujarat for academic year 2022-23.

I am proud to appraise that G.D. Goenka preparedness give them a strong holding International School won the award of “Best towards their own self. It enhances their Day Boarding School of the year 2021-22\"by personality. ASSOCHAM GEM , 5 Star Rated school of the India By CED Foundation, India’s Top Day Hostel at G.D. Goenka also beams with life and Cum Boarding school Ranked No. 1 holistic the students are given all the facilities required Education by Education Today. so that they do not feel away from home. They are taught all the basic skills required for a School has unswervingly delivered consistently student to know along with proper guidance for 100 % CBSE Board results since a decade with IIT-JEE/NEET. students making their way to reputed universities including the IITs and Foreign There are scholarship students also who live up universities. The meritorious students have to the vision & mission of the school. secured admissions in IIT Powai, as well as Universities like University of Illinois to name a I take myself, apart from being the Head of the few. School, a mother to the children entrusted to me, a friend, a guide, a facilitator, a learner The school also provides with a wide arena of where they can look up to me. My team Performing and Visual arts (PVA) and Sports members can share their ideas, thoughts activities. The school flag has always fluttered suggestions for the academic performance, higher brighter and stronger at various state events and the betterment of the school with and national level Sports and PVA competitions! teaching – learning process. The list of Our students’ sports achievement is endless. Our alumni Manav Patel not only plays I cannot forget my one of the most important amazing cricket but also was selected as a net stakeholders, the Parents. The transparency bowler in the Rajasthan Royals Team in the IPL towards the working system of the school Tournament played at Dubai, Pari Gajera enhances their cooperation. Live access to their another Alumni has played Pacific International wards classes, Parent School Association schools football tournament. Our Under 17 Girls Committees, the Hostel Committee and the Food team has won the renowned Subroto football Committee gives them a proper channel to have Cup for consecutive 7 years. their say. My vision is very clear and transparent with my A clear vision and mission along with value adds team members and I guide them on the path of brand value. innovations, same is with all the students, they are encouraged to ask questions, clear their At G.D. Goenka International School we involve doubts and problem solving attitude is imbibed all our members in assessing our vision and in them. A strong sense of belongingness and mission “Higher Thoughts Stronger Work Brighter Results” 19

India One - The Icon Book DR. BINCY MATHEW 20 Principal St. Antony's Public School, Tirunelveli What is your contribution and achievements till and recognition for her research papers and was selected to present her research paper in Abu Dhabi Ddate in the field of education? University (UAE) and Paris (France). r. Bincy Mathew is a passionate educator with multi-talents and highly skilled in grooming What is the philosophy to faculty empowerment? the 21st century children. She holds a Doctorate Degree in Cognitive Science in the field of As a Principal of the school her soul aim is to equip Educational Psychology from the Department of teachers as they are the pillars of knowledge world. Her Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, keen interest and priority is in grooming the teachers Tirunelveli. She is an excellent orator, motivational for continuous professional development. As an speaker, resource person in training the teachers and incomparable woman her passion for education gave a teacher educators and a multilingual person. She hails boon to commit herself to student community and from the state of Kerala. faculty. She gives many training programs for staff development. Even during the Pandemic she took Looking back at the road that is less traveled in the field special care to preserve the mental equilibrium of the of education, she finds that it was filled with hurdles, teachers and students by conducting Webinars on challenges, failures and achievements. In spite of the Mental health and wellbeing for the teachers of her impediments undergone in the past years today she is school as well as for the city schools. She is also known able to express that those years of challenges led her to for introducing innovative and creative teaching achieve success in life. She was a Christian religious methodologies in school curriculum. She emphasizes missionary working for the downtrodden and from on value based holistic teaching-learning from students there moved into the field of education and began her and teachers. She creates a healthy environment in the journey of life all alone. She had no support from family school campus by involving every stakeholder in the or friends but with a passion for teaching got into the learning process. She strongly believes in qualitative field of education. Some of the stepping stones that improvement of teachers would enforce an advanced added laurels to her success were imparting education version of learning in real classrooms. So teachers are for the children of the most backward society and for given continuous on-going training in Capacity the children of the tea garden in Northern part of India. Building Programs. She strongly believes that education is the root to achieve success. Though she deeply desired to earn a What makes you a progressive Educator of the degree from a foreign country due to lack of financial country? support pursued her higher studies in South India. During her doctoral research she received many awards Working as a 21st century educator my priority is to equip the students and faculty with the four pillars of creativity, critical thinking, decision making and

problem solving and to inculcate a holistic development in the field of education which augment them for a global world to create a destiny. I’m also privileged to contribute my service to CBSE as Deputy City Coordinator for Chennai Region and have served as city coordinator for the conduct of CTET. My contribution in the field of education has fetched me many awards like National Educational Excellence Award (2019), Bharat Shiksha Ratan Award (2019), Best Principal of the Year Award (2020), Rashtriya Nirman Ratan Award for best Personalities (2020) and Global Principals’ Award (2020). 21

India One - The Icon Book MS. LUCKY SADRANI 22 Principal Podar International School, Nagpur “If you want to be happy,set a goal that the time when I spent countless hours commands your thoughts, liberates researching a subject and developing your energy and inspires your hopes” teaching aids to deliver the best level of instruction. I am deeply committed to I-By Andrew Carnegie develop and equip our students for all the have been a student all my life and perceivable challenges of 21st century. have passed and failed with my The Vision to be the best by raising the students throughout my professional traditional standards of educational career. I have done my Masters in Seven possibilities and outcomes for students, subjects that is English, Education, parents and society requires right Psychology, Political Science, Public understanding of challenges, focus on Administration,Law and History. I have 19 quality consciousness and mental agility.I years of experience in teaching as well as create an environment where every child administration.I believe that learning is engaged in persistent questioning and starts by acquisition of knowledge and developing healthy inquisitiveness. skills but using it practically in life creates avenues to more learnings.I encourage My future strategies is to continue to students to justify their claim rather than encourage High Order Learning Skills suppressing their thoughts. The greatest where children remember, understand, power that we can give to our children is apply,evaluate and unlearn the wrong the power to choose.The ability to make concepts. The students should be choice from young age will eventually help encouraged for peer assessment, them become a responsible and discussion and reflection assignments to empathetic citizens of the world.A school make them perfect. I thus have a strong remains a Progressive school which keeps faith that every child is a leader with embracing the challenges and converting understanding, intelligence, sensitivity them into opportunities thus bringing in and an inclusive attitude that guides and lot of creativity and innovation. leads him towards success. That is why my first and foremost goal is to develop and My contribution in the field of Education equip every student for the challenges of as a Facilitator and an Instructor has been 21st century skills.

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India One - The Icon Book MS. PRATHIMA PATEL teaching and learning. With the help of Intel, she has 24 been able to identify unfavorable classroom Principal conditions and provide solutions to make learning Radcliffe School, Bangalore effective. In the long run, it became a boon to survive through the challenges posed by the pandemic. It takes much courage to follow one’s dreams and passion in life, especially when one is seemingly In addition, some of the initiatives like gardening in comfortable in the current situation. Prathima the school campus – have facilitatedpractical has been one who has followed her dreams and learning andprovided exposure to the fun of growing pursued her passion – that of being an educationist. and nurturing The move from the busy corporate world to one where innovation, technology, and out-of-the-box plantsprovided exposure to the fun of growing and thinking were words kind of unknown was not nurturing plants. without challenges. Night camps at school have helped students get a What strikes about Prathima Patel G B, the Principal better understanding of being self-reliant and social of Radcliffe Group of Schools – Bengaluru, is her behavior. Her commitment to her work has resulted relentless dedication to making a difference in the in 100% results for the last 4 years in the SSLC field of education, so that the minds of the young are Exams of Sri Sarvajna School and 100% results in ignited and stay ignited. She intends to make English for II PUC in Sri Sarvajna Composite P U learning fun and interactive. College, for the academic year 2018-19. A classroom set-up to teach the application of Science in everyday She started her career with Fidelity Investments in life has given the students an idea about the benefits 2006, where she was an active Kaizen ideator. Then, of applying their learnings. This is expected to be a she moved on to Deutsche Bank as a reconciler, foundation for the students to develop an interest in where she was shortly recognized for her ideas. conceptual learning. 5th of Nov, 2011 was the day she became an assistant As a teacher who recognizes that a happy child is a Teacher, in the school she completed her secondary product of a happy school and home environment, education, i.e., Sri Sarvajna High School. She Prathima has begun a value-based program that embraced values and technology to enhance encourages students to understand the need for conceptual teaching and learning methodologies. being self-reliant and caring for the people around Her work culture and teaching methodology helped them. By setting a routine for the children her grow up to be the Vice Principal of Sri Sarvajna throughout the day and ensuring a follow up the Public School in 2017. Partnering with Intel for its Intel Experience Centre, Prathima has successfully showcased smart classroom video analytics and solutions to enhance

philosophy of happiness has been evident in the Xtramarks, Geneo, Hello Kids, and so on. She has also behavior of the children at school. This project has been recognized by the CED foundation as an been much appreciated by the parent fraternity and Influential Woman in the Field of education for the has ensured that the home as a place of learning is year 2022. also identified and actively involved. She has anchored several stage shows. She is a While being the Vice Principal of Sri Sarvajna Public television artist, quiz master, and motivational School, she had initiated an Inter-school Kabbaddi speaker. She has been a role model for many students Championship for the students of Government and intends to be a good leader and walk the path of Schools, where the winners were awarded with a providing value-based education and creating happy scholarship to study at Sarvajna. This was done with conscientious citizens of tomorrow. the intention of providing quality education to the students of Government Schools, who aspired to She firmly believes in providing education for life study in private institutions. and not just for scoring marks. And, no child is a blank slate. Every individual is born with one or the A degree in Science and a Masters in English has other kind of talent. And the job of an educator is to augmented the unique and innovative thinking that recognize the innate skills of the students and hone she has been able to adapt to education and earlier to them, simultaneously helping them to acquire the her roles in Deutsche Bank and Fidelity investment. skills that are essential to lead a comfortable life. She was recognized as an innovator at Deutsche Hence, there is equal importance given to curricular Bank for her contribution to reducing paperwork and co-curricular activities. significantly. As a Kaizen Practitioner, she was instrumental in bringing new ideas and approaches She has been very well accepted by her peers, and while at Fidelity Investment. one of her Principals, Ms. Shwetha Sumanth writes these lines about her – “A Passionate educator who Prathima won the OUTSTANDING TEACHER has spread her charm among all the members of AWARD from Presidency University in 2018. Shanthinikethana in no time with her Robust and KANNADA GARUDIGA, a State Level Award in Amazing skills. We are all Thankful for the Karnataka in the field of Education and Culture was Harmonious work and feel created by your also bestowed on her in 2017-18. Shikshana Jnana Incredible service. We all wish a Mirthful year ahead was awarded the JNANA SINDHU AWARD for her and accomplishments for the most Amiable person contribution to the field of Education in 2015. She like you.” was also nominated for the ADVANTAGE WOMAN AWARDS, by her student. She has represented her She aspires to build an Agricultural School in the school in several K12 summits, like, as the ELDROK rural areas such that villagers don’t have to migrate Conference, Parent of Innovation Awards, and to cities for livelihood. Farmers form the backbone of EDTEC India Conference. She has been a speaker for the nation. She strongly believes that educated webinars conducted by organizations like farmers can share a major part of the responsibility of steering India towards the zenith of development. 25

India One - The Icon Book with English and P. Science along entrepreneurial spark in a community, it gets with N.T.T and diploma in empowered enough to inspire build and uplift itself” computers. Great school leaders constantly pay attention. I as a I started my teaching career in principal worked with full dedication and attention for 1996 from the same school from the growth of the school. My purpose is to build a culture where I did my pre-, primary focused on student learning. I always try to build schooling, it was such a great characters, inspire dreams, encourage creativity, build experience for life as again I lived confidence, instills a love of learning which touches our my childhood. During this hearts and changes our lives forever. journey my Parents, my elder sister and my brothers were • Brain feed Excellence Award ranks Doon Blossom constant supporter as and when Academy among top 500 schools. required. • We take many initiatives forsocial and DR. PREETI BHADORIYA After getting married, in 2002, community development. We are the first to take my husband who is my constant a step forward and teach our students moral Principal motivator with his positive values, respect to elders, with Geeta Shlokas and Doon Blossom Academy, Ahmedabad attitude in my educational ved Mantras with Hanuman Chalisha on every journey till Doctorate in Saturdays we take them to visit an old age home Education and in my teaching where they can learn the value and importance of career and afterwards working old and homeless people. as a principal in different schools for managing household and • We used to have workshops like Back to basics, in children every time he is with me which the students of primary classes works on in all ups and downs of my life. reading and writing skills of language and math’s basic rules and tables. “ If your action inspires others to dreams more, learn As far as my career journey is more, do more and become more you are a Leader” concerned, I have some different ways of working in my • Many workshops and seminars for character work place as a teacher and afterwards as a principal buildings, adolescence, peer pressure, A- Johan Quincy Adams like: Importance of moral and social responsibilities s I belongs to defense background, I completed towards society etc. my studies from K.V schools till 12th std with Never try to rule or force either students or teachers, let science stream, my passion was to become them understand the importance of education and • DBA teachers regular do yoga and meditation, as doctorin very early stage of my childhood, when I was in responsibility to bring maximum output from them. it is useful for improvements in strength, std 10 I started taking tuitions of primary section flexibility, balance, equanimity, calmness and students, in 1996 during my graduation I came across As a teacher I always worked, motivated, facilitate the memory. with dissection in Zoology, from where I changed my weaker students on different subjects by extra time, goal towards teaching field, And I did my postgraduation content and counseling and brought best out of them. • Our teachers use different apps, and technology for their teaching, send videos of their own \"The moment you inject information education and an teaching, other knowledge videos by different modes of teaching like skit, puzzled form, play 26

way, quiz and all even practical also they We have various achievements throughout the done in pandemic. year • We are teaching Vedic maths to our 1) Engineering fest: TECH Buds (1st Rank in students toimprove their maths, Robotic National level)- Lab where students are learning modern 2) Drawing: Eco-Artwork (1st Rank in technology, in which they themselves National level, won Rs 2 lakhs courses made many projects, many of them have organized by Delhi Technological University) – been selected in IIT Bombay, Pune etc., our students were encouraged and 3) Sports: appreciated there, they got cash prizes, a) Basketball :- a) Gujarat Team Captain – Kush certificates and internships. Joshi -Won National level tournament. • We also support women empowerment b) Won Indo-Nepal Tournament in Pokhra and always encourage women to do best Nepal as team members of Indian team. in their life that why most of our staff is 4) Science and Technology Female where school is supporting them a) INNOVATION Challenge; IT BOMBAY: - 14th in all their goods and bad. rank in India • Our schools started with many student centric clubs like, Ramanujan math’s b) Young Scientist IIT BOMBAY: - Four Team club, Personality Development club, Selected In Final Round Magic memory club Moral values club 5) Extempore Competition: and Picasa club, to enhance their a) Sardar Patel College of Engineering (7 learning skill, logical reasoning and Students selected in top 15) overall development in personality 6) Virtual Science Expo 2022-23: • I always motivate my teachers and students, pushed them think out of the a) 1st and 2nd Rank in Science Exhibition box, and innovate to find new ways to (Group B) a p p r o a c h m a t t e r s . P r o m o t e s b) 2nd and 3rd Rank in Seminar Competition independence in an environment that “Your work is going to fill a large part of your merges knowledge and skill-based life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do learning beautifully, students tend to what you believe is great work. And the only become independent thinkers. way to do great work is to love what you do. If Becoming fast learners –Students have you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't multiple avenues to learn through, their settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll speed of learning and grasping know when you find it.” automatically shoots up. 27

India One - The Icon Book MS. RAMASANTHI C 28 Principal Mount Litera Zee School, OMR Chennai Mrs. Ramasanthi is an educationist In a career spanning of 18 years, she has worked with 18yrs of experience in the field towards significantly improving the quality of of education. She has associated education for children and the satisfaction of working with many reputed schools at Delhi and parents. She has achieved this by nurturing the Bangalore -Excelsior American Montessori skill, drive and passion in teachers. She believes school, Presidency school, Sri Chaitanya Techno that learning never stops and throughout her School, Ashok International Public School etc. career she has been learning along with her She is very organized and result oriented and students and teachers. She always makes an well verse in managing school administration. effort to be fresh, try new things, take risks, learn new ways to resolve concerns and enjoy She holds Master Degree and done the moment. specialization in Early Childhood Education – Montessori from MMI Gurgaon Delhi. With the firm belief and a clear action plan to make schools an avenue for the holistic She is honored with CHANGE MAKER Award by development of the child, her endeavour has CED foundation at New Delhi. always been to provide children with the environment and exposure to top-class Received Academic Excellence Innovation academic and life skills training, two non- Award from Eldrok. negotiable aspects of a child's education. She has been a major influence in the lives of thousands 1. Conducted workshops for primary & of children over the years. Pre-primary teachers and implemented the Montessori materials. She has also tried to expand the role of teachers from academic experts to child nurturers, which 2. Design & Prepare Curriculum for Pre- has made a huge difference in teachers’ primary introduced innovative approach to education. Her experience has led to teaching methodology in school the realisation that learning is great fun when it curriculum. is exploratory. She strongly believes that a happy teacher creates a safe environment to 3. Implemented Montessori system at bring an element of curiosity and interest in the school class. 4. Implemented new NEP policy for foundation phase at school

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India One - The Icon Book Cr e a t i n g n u m e r o u s will be your slave”. Indeed, it’s been said by Lord opportunities for her Krishana in Bhagwad Geeta as well that one should keep students, she has proved working hard without expecting and caring what would herself a dynamic education leader be the results. Just not preaching but following the same who started her journey in the field of she has achieved many mile stones in her journey like education from a very small city Sikar felicitation from many organizations such as British in Rajasthan, serving the society Council for International Collaboration, Railway Mandal journeying across major cities of Ajmer for active participation in environment Rajasthan like Ajmer including the conservation and awareness campaigns, Utsav Manch, capital city of Rajputana Jaipur for Ajmer, Dainik Bhaskar, Ajmer, Bharat Vikas Parishad, almost three decades of progressive Helpage India, Paryaran Mitra by Ajmer Municipal experience and accomplishments Corporation, Principal's Award 2016 , 2017 and 2018 by initially as a teacher of social studies Simply Jaipur, Inspiring Educator by Rockland Sports, and later becoming educational Education Leader Award by Jindal University, Education leader beginning as a Coordinator Icon by TOI and many others. and finally a Principal for almost a decade. She is a change agent for education and remains a lifelong learner hence does not always train her students MS. MALINI MALIK Her skills in team building, faculty and teachers but also participates at many different management, parental dealing, trainings and talk shows like Developing emotional Principal initiative curriculum designing, and intelligence, Inclusive Leadership, Interpersonal Vardhman International School, Jaipur administrative tasks achieved Ryan Communication, Human Resource Foundations, Anger International School Ajmer and her Management, Creative Thinking, Happiness Tips, present school Vardhman Motivating Your Team to Learn, Teaching Techniques- International School, Jaipur the status Developing Curriculum, Economics for Everyone, of the CBSE affiliated schools up to Leader's Guide to Mindfulness, Fundamentals of Digital senior secondary level. Marketing including CBSE Training on Health and Wellbeing in School, Pedagogy of Environmental The story of a long struggle : The aura of her personality and consistency in hard Studies, Experiential Learning, Developing Socio seemingly a biological need not work which has its base on the mantra of her life of 3Ds personal Qualities and Creating a Safe and Healthy merely a passion i.e. Devotion, dedication and determination has been so School Environment, Learning Outcomes and Pedagogy, much that she did not only establish a new branch of Integration of ICT in Teaching, Learning, and “Talent is nothing without opportunity” a firm believer Ryan International at Ajmer in 2014 but also touched a Assessment, Competency-Based Education, Integrating in this very thought Madam Malini Malik, the Principal remarkable figure of 2000 students within the first two Values in the Curriculum Using value Education Cards, of Vardhman International School, Mansrovar Jaipur years of its beginning and has managed to get her Weaving Life Skills into School Curriculum, Adolescence makes it sure that all the students of her school get a Schools recognized as top Schools of the city. Education-Envisioning Student Friendly School. plethora of opportunities to showcase their talent and skill. She strongly believes in Karma Theory and always As a speaker she keeps attending many different believes, “Do your work with good intentions, success 30

platforms like CED foundation where she participated as a CEDx speaker, Blub world platform for students and educators, Credent TV etc. People do not remain busy, they actually do not plan their day, however, this is not the case with her as she finds time for everything even for her hobbies and interests like painting, meditation & yoga, excursion, net surfing which remain the part of her every day to do list. Ms Malini Malik is a Visionary Principal who has a vision of academic success based on high standards for all the students. Her future goals include to make students competent and skilled to survive in fast changing world, to creat a climate hospitable educational infrastructure, to cultivate leadership in others so that teachers and all stalk holders can be the agent for change by understanding their roles and responsibilities, to make School and society a happy place to learn and grow with mutual trust. Indeed it’s the captain of the ship which matters the most in successful accomplishment of a great voyage which she has proved with her unfailing efforts in bringing a desired DIFFERENCE in the lives of not only her students and teachers but also the society at large. 31

India One - The Icon Book MS. VATSALA SHASTRY 32 Principal Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's BBMP Public School, Bangalore \"No duty is more precious than giving thanks.\" was that I became a Principal. \"Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs Glancing back at my career, I can honestly say that I have learnt the different facets of life as a teacher Ifrom the soul.\" and as an administrator. When I look back on my wholeheartedly thank the CED foundation to school days, I remember my headmistress Ms be a part of this Nobel award. I am so grateful Shantha Rao- I recall her motherly love, soft voice, to my prestigious management Bhartiya discipline and dedication. My second standard Vidya Bhavan for always supporting me in my teacher Ms Lalitha, who blessed me with her endeavours. melodious voice and Ms Bangari, who taught me values of life and another elderly person whom we Being a teacher is a journey that has much to do used to call 'Story master', inspired me with his with learning about yourself and being aware that stories every weekend. That was the time when I what happens in your classroom reflects only on developed a love for teaching. how are you with yourself. I believe the first characteristic of a good teacher is that he or she is When I was in high school my social teacher Ms always willing to analyse his or her teaching Jagadamba inspired me with her mannerism and performance. Second, the teacher is humble way of dressing. I was more interested in enough to receive input about the development languages as they came from my grand father and and application of techniques learning from it and father. The way they used to teach made me improving. The third is not being timid to ask your understand the toughness in teaching by not peers about something you are dealing with and compromising in any manner. trying it in the classroom. Fourth is to be patient with yourself. The teacher's profile was not easy for me. It is not fun all the time. But I tried my best to give the best My journey as a teacher started long back as a to the students. I joined as Sanskrit HOD and the mother teacher for the 3rd standard. The next year school environment made me confident in English I got an opportunity to work in a degree college as communication. Later when I became English an assistant professor. Later I shifted from rural to HOD, my resource person Mr Rakesh guided me a urban areas where I got selected as a HOD lot. Till now I wholeheartedly render my gratitude Sanskrit. Then I completed my B. Ed and MBA to him for making me think from a different finance. My urge to ask what next was there in my perspective when it comes to English literature. mind all the time and my focus shifted to the management level endeavouring. I became class Now I am the principal of Bharatiya Vidya 10th incharge and of course what next chased me Bhavan's BBMP Public School in Bangalore. I owe

my thanks to Mr Obulesh, from whom I learnt more than 50% of students education is free. many more administration skills. When I turn Most of the parents here are single and many back to look at the journey of my career I love children are orphans. But if you give them the phase when I was just a teacher. love, you will get the returns which worth a thousand times more. The way kids evince As a teacher, I always wanted the Indianisation their affection for me by offering a rose with a of education. I believe in the content and kiss made me speechless. We got a token of techniques of the ancient Indian education appreciation from the nearest police station system. As we all know that most of the Indian that the crime rate here has decreased literature is in Sanskrit. But nowadays this drastically because of the school. I am very language is moving off the scenes. This extensively proud to be a leader of this language is not confined to some topics which institution and promise to work towards we know like Ramayana, Mahabharata or fulfilling the vision of my management. Bhagavad Gita but it has wide wings which we even had not dreamt of. Sanskrit is such a Education in life, to life and towards life is the language which can improve the ultimate goal of my motivated learning pronunciation and memory of a student when forever. learnt in early childhood. It can bring confidence over one's communication and I appreciate the concept of NEP which believes definitely influence in learning any other in skill,art integrated and competency-based subjects as most of the Indian languages are teaching. I hope for the betterment of NEP. I derived from Sanskrit. As an administrator, I always show loyalty to the policy and am eager am promoting this language in my school so to be creative to implement it. that at least some students can find the wealth in this language in future. On the other hand, it Apart from being an academician, leadership is my responsibility to make the teachers skills were inherited in me which dragged me strong in their skills without whom one cannot to the social service sector. Recently I have expect an educated society. joined as State Spokesperson in one of the leading kannada organisations of Karnataka. Being a Principal in this institution is a divine Success means not only being professionally grace to me. My school is located in a place excellent but it also being a daughter,sister and which was renowned to be a place of illicit mother thus a complete woman. activities once upon a time. Eleven years back my management, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan A teacher takes a hand, took a courageous yet humane decision to start a school here visioning a better lifestyle Opens a mind, for these people. In this school, we are giving quality education to the privileged that too for Touches a heart, A daughter adores, A sister cares and a mother nurtures. I believe that I go beyond this fact. 33

India One - The Icon Book MS. SUSHMITA KANUNGO 34 Principal Jagat Taran Golden Jubilee School, Prayagraj With an enriching experience of 18 years become an imperative for human future. Those who as Principal and 27 years as an educator, are able to keep this as their goal are the real Iachieved a monumental milestone by achievers. being conferred by the most coveted ‘CBSE Honour for Excellence in Teaching and School Leadership Striving for excellence directs all my efforts to 2020-21’ for the Academic Year 2020-21. I was one of develop a sustained passion for continuous the six Principals and the only one from Prayagraj improvement and innovation thus propelling my who was presented the award by ‘The Hon’ble endeavors into a long term accomplishment & Minister of State for School Education and Literacy, performance. This gesture automatically influences Government of India, Smt. Annapurna Devi. my administrative work, bringing fruitful results. It is my firm belief that the future of education lies in Currently, as the President of Prayogadaya Group of the capacity to provide children, teachers and parents Schools, Sahodaya Allahabad Chapter, with my with opportunities to transform Personal potential proactive approach to the various challenges faced by into Human Potential and thus as an administrator, I CBSE, I have been successful in bringing desired took on different roles as a counsellor & special results. educator, Trainer & Researcher and created an atmosphere in my school which promoted each one I have worked as a Principal in four institutions. to work synergistically with each other. Watching my institution grow and earn accolades under my 1. I was the Founder Principal of MPVM leadership is undoubtedly, an achievement, as it gives Gangagurukulam, a reputed CBSE school. a sense of fulfillment. 2. I was again the Founder Principal of Delhi My each effort is directed to unearth the capacity of Public School, Kashi, Varanasi. self-direction and ignite the fire of life long quest for learning and self-realization. Not only do I instill 3. I was the Principal of Maharshi Patanjali Vidya work-ethics in my teachers and students, but also Mandir, Prayagraj till 30th June strongly follow the principle that life is about 2022.Undermy leadership MPVM has seen a constant learning and learning is the core of meteoric rise and has established itself education. My concern over the society’s trend where amongst the top ranked schools of the region, unfortunately education is getting increasingly the fruits of which are frequently shared by divorced from ethical and sustainable living makes the entire school . me affirm my belief that re-inventing education has 4. I have taken up the charge as the Principal of J.T.Golden Jubilee School, Prayagraj w.e.f. 1st July 2022.

My repertoire includes: a) Helped in adapting and developing the curriculum as specified by CBSE. I have shouldered the responsibilities given by CBSE in various capacities. b) I am appointed as a member of the committee to dispose off unfair means cases of AISSCE&AISSE for the past 3 years. c) I was appointed as the city coordinator CTET Examination,2021. d) I have spearheaded and addressed various workshops on varied topics e.g. Life Skills,Gender Sensitivity, Classroom Management, Inclusive and Exclusive Strategies etc. e) I have ensured that the curriculum meets the various developmental needs of the students. f) I haveprovided students with opportunities to learn, develop and apply skills in critical thinking. g) I have conducted co-curricular activities to build the skills of the students in handling responsibility, taking initiative, leadership, co- operation and self-direction. h) I have ensured provisions for physical development of students. I) I have conducted programs for inculcating values and developing cross-cultural awareness. I have been conferred with several prestigious Awards at State and National Level for my exemplary contribution in the field of education,e.g. Vivekananda School of Excellence National Award,CBSE, Pratibha Samman Award,Hindustan, Shiksha Bhushan, etc. 35

India One - The Icon Book MS. SUGANDHI VISWANATHAN When I embarked into motherhood and looked at the as a member of the core committee of the Language way my children were being made rote trivia in the training group, which was instituted to conduct in house Principal schools they went, I was clear about one thing. This is training for Foundation members across India. My Aklavya International School, Puducherry definitely NOT the education I want for my children and ability to communicate in Hindi, Bengali, Tamil and as a matter of fact, any student in the world. My idea of English was an added advantage. My role in the core Sugandhi Viswanathan is a post graduate in education was - Stretching beyond the contours of the group gave me exposure to meet stalwarts of Education, Commerce, post graduate and M.Phil in English, text books, exploring, imploring, expanding - and my conferences with top educationists in the country and Post graduate in Education, Seven Habits trainer, time with the children made me realize that every child this deepened my understanding of educational Soft skills trainer, NLP trainer and a trainer in is born with immense potential and it is the adult’s lack scenario in the country. I was also a part of the 20+ academics and pedagogy. of knowledge that stamps any child as “slow learner” or member Field Measurement team of the Foundation “bright learner”. The styles differ, the intelligences which was instrumental in rolling out the Large Scale She is a trained singer, dancer, great cook and an differ, the types of learning differ and it is the adult that Assessments across the length and breadth of the amateur painter and sculptor. suffers from the lack of perspectives of learning. I took nation. I conducted several workshops for government up work as a teacher in a growing institution, who were teachers in Puducherry and brought about a change in She is no accidental teacher. She took a conscious jump ready to accept my style of teaching which was a huge their perspectives which got reflected in their classroom from a corporate career to teaching career when she deviation from the formal ways of teaching. My passion practices and student improvement. discovered that she has in her the capability to touch and my new ways of approaching education and lives through her teaching. students impressed my school authorities and soon I I am currently heading an institution by the name was elevated as an academic coordinator. I wasthe nodal AKLAVYA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL and My team of Sugandhi Viswanathan talks about her journey as a officer for the Whole School Transformation program sincere and earnest teachers and staff has established teacher and a life long learner: which was sponsored by WATIS (Wipro Applying the school as one of the topmost schools in the City and Thoughts in Schools). I worked on teachers and pushing the No.1 ICSE/ISC school in Puducherry. Till date, my 36 the thinking processes of the students up the Blooms greatest strength the heart connect I have with each and Taxonomical ladder. My exclusive work on Continuous every stakeholder of the school. I find accepting my Assessment Processes, lesson planning (Understanding mistakes, being vulnerable at times, bouncing back by Design), curriculum designing in alignment with every time, holding each other’s hands, empathizing NCF2005, perspective building on pedagogy for with others, accomplishing goals effectively by leading teachers, and our hard work and vision for the school, from the centre, being humble, being original, reflective soon made that school one of the renowned names in the practices, constantly working with the higher purpose city of Pondicherry. I motivated several students by with integrity are some of my positive points. identifying their talents and honed their minds to become champions whether it was sports, science, fine My innovative ideas, stand apart thinking challenging arts or academics. stereotyped thinking, my creative thinking, my ability to bind all the stakeholders as one, my integrity, I wanted to work in the social space and joined Azim authenticity and myr grit and determination has seen Premji Foundation as a Resource Person – Academics several buds flower into their full potential. and Pedagogy. I was soon absorbed into the co- development group of Languages and soon nominated My school produces centum results every year and several of my students are placed in IITs, IIITs, BITS,

NIFTs, Medical colleges, CA in the School Enterprises degrees, clearly driving home the Challenge for their fact that what needs to be built in entrepreneurial skills, the Ashoka students is not mere bookish Youth Venturer Award, the knowledge but the ability to Changemaker award, the ISA believe in their own potential. British council award for International Student Exchange International Collaborations, The Programs, NASA experiential Leader in Me Award, the IIMUN programs for the students, best delegates awards, etc. collaborations with other schools across the globe are a few feathers I myself have been honoured with in our cap. ISA Global Awards, The Women Achiever Award from State Bank During my stint, I have been of India, Pride of Pondicherry instrumental and have been an Award from ESN Publications, executor of several collaborative Top 20 Women Achievers award events like: from Higher Education Review, The Initiator award from Maha Kala Utsavs Achariya Group of World Class Institutions. International Photography Exhibition for specially Building a strong sense of social challenged kids commitment with compassion for self and others is one of the International Kids Film Festival mottos of Aklavya and hence (2 years) Aklavya preserves the mangrove forest in their own small way and Gala Kids Program has also is an avid participant of the Swachch bharat abhyan and Changemaker event has been a part of several initiatives of the previous Lt. Funaami 2022 Governor Kiran Bedi Ma’am. All of the above, saw a footfall of I believe in leaving behind a anywhere between 3500 to 15000 legacy that will influence many people. more to tread that path and evolve as better human beings Under my tenure the school has each day and I am on that journey received several awards, forever. including The Great Place to Study Award, which was received in the House of Commons London, The Bronze level Award 37

India One - The Icon Book MS. MAYA ALFRED FERNANDES 38 Principal The down town School, Guwahati “Success is a journey and not a destination.” MA- English, Diploma in Special Education and Learning Disabilities, Certificate in School I- Arthur Ashe. Management and Administration, M.Ed. helped me to embraced the teaching profession accidently as a riseas a humble teacher and an evolved educator. I was young army wife, right after a month of marital fortunate enough to be regularly entrusted with harmony. Never had I imagined I would teach in a various opportunities to lead teams across allstagesof school, surrounded by curious minds. I will not deny my career.Climbing the steps one at a time from co- that I was a little scared on the first day, wondering ordinator, Head of the department, Academic Head, whats and ifs on my way to school. Nonetheless, I took the opportunity to captain the flight of an independent the chance and found myself straight in class 11th school came my way and here I am working as a teaching Economics and communicative English founder principal of the down town School – owing to my MBA degree. I vividly remember Guwahati, Assam. interacting with those young minds everything under the sky the very first day and to my surprise I was As a teacher, my main goal has always been to motivate natural and sailed through pretty well. The same year I students to do their best and extend their own personal was also given the additional duty of being the cultural limits. My teaching method has involved devising committee in charge of the school and hosting events ways, according to the syllabus requirements, that and competitions with the icing being the school’s expand on previous knowledge and encourage annual day. What a learning it was under the able students to explore new and interesting possibilities.As guidance of my principal Mrs. Kapoor! a leader I feel it is my duty and responsibility that I entrust these skills to my team and empower them as Being married to an army officer has its own well to encourage students to construct their own advantages. My husband’s job took me to the nooks and learning in an environment that stimulates and helps corners of the country giving me a wide exposure to the students to realize their full potential. education sector of our country as well as a few of the foreign schools. This experience enabled me to develop My multicultural awareness and a dynamic and strong communicative, interpersonal, organisational democratic style of working has made me adept at and leadership skills in the long run. I made it a point to fostering strong working relationships and to build a prove myself with passion and renewed energy team of highly motivated and committed teachers. The wherever and whichever school I joined; learning – frequent phone calls from my ex-colleagues, a unlearning and re-learning all along the way. testimony of my skill as a team player, as a leader, time and again! Securing relevant degrees like D.El. Ed, B.Ed., TEFL,

Throughout my journey I have been recognised by awards and commendations which have helped me do better. A chance to contribute to the content creation of the CBSE academic book for English was a great learning experience in itself. Being the DIVA of India by Di Be charitable trust was a humbling experience. Invitation for being a part of an Indo-Finnish conference as a key note speaker was a moment of pride and so was being a panel member for numerous conferences and talk shows.The requests from various prestigious print / digital formats to express and suggest on relevant topics of education sector on regular basis ensured I am being on my toes. These were the ways I could make a small but significant contribution to the educational sector by being connecting with parents, teacher’s fraternity and of course my beloved students. But nothing beats the emotions I feel when I meet my ex-students. To see them successful, to know they are leaders and entrepreneurs and soldiers with their mind and heart at the right place, I know I have found my Ikigai! Why do I like to be a teacher? I am asked frequently. This question never fails to light up my face and make me smile. A teacher never gets old, I say. S/He is aware of the latest music, is updated with latest fashion, knows about all the blockbuster movies, is fairly good with latest gadgets and books, is a lifelong learner and has no time to grow old. A teacher never gets old, and so I like being a teacher; I say! 39

India One - The Icon Book DR. SUGATA DSOUZA 40 Education Director & Acting Principal Adamas World School, Kolkata ‘We get a living by what we get but we get a them to participate in Plays and under my guidance they won many prizes and even Rlife by what we give’ Winston Churchill performed in television. ight from my young days I had thought of becoming a Teacher so Then I joined Shri Digambar Jain Balika that I can serve the people of my Vidhyalaya where I started a project ‘Each one country. This wish was fulfilled when I got a teach one’. Each child of class 11 and 12 had to job in M.P.Birla School which was a new school teach a person the basics of reading and with only till class 6. I was thrilled at the writing and a day was fixed where they had to opportunity and started taking up come with the person they have taught and responsibilities which were given to me by my their Project report. Such an excited group of Principal. I started the scouts club as I had children never have I ever encountered. The been in the Scouts in school. Then we children were so happy that they could conducted various new teaching methods. At contribute to the society. The Management that time Computers were very new and there and parents were equally happy at the was no ‘mouse’. With my knowledge of initiative. computers from St. Xaviers Computer Centre , we did a study where which ever child took Apart from this I involved myself in serving the whatever activity in all the classes could be under privileged who really required help. traced. This was appreciated by all. Then the Right from my young days, when I was an school grew and the first batch gave the exams. under- Graduate , I started teaching children Since my subject is English, I gave special who could not afford a teacher. In my house, I attention to the children who were weak in taught about 30 odd students and they were English and to my delight the lowest marks mostly drop outs. Mostly all of them re-joined was 65% in English in the Board exams. I was school and enjoyed the learning process. Of appreciated for this effort. course, I had to innovate a lot of things so that they remain attracted to come to my class and Then I shifted to Birla High School where I believe me they all came as ‘happy learners’. I became the co-ordinator. I had decided to look helped them with the admission in schools, into the enhancement of co-curricular their studies and influenced them to work activities apart from Academics. Under my hard and achieve their goals. guidance students won the Bournvita Quiz contest and many more. I even encouraged In Salt Lake School, the children who required

help mentally and academically were guided and counselled by me. Each and every child was taught to be focused. Games were encouraged and various types of activities were offered to the children. Then I joined Adamas World School. The school being in the suburbs of Kolkata, needed upliftment. It was during the Covid times. On-Line classes, activities of various kinds: all got a new dimension under me. Children enjoyed their work and Activity based learning came up like never before. Motivational talks were given by me to senior children who often were depressed. And all of these ON-LINE. It definitely worked and they came out in flying colours. Digital learning was very new to the teachers and students. Everyone was encouraged not to shy away from the digital classrooms but actively participate in it. Throughout my journey I have tried my best to motivate children of all age groups and when they stand before me as successful citizens of the country , it is indeed a proud moment for me. Hope I will be able to serve the children till my last! I have always told my students: “Believe in yourself. You are braver than you think, more talented than you know and capable of more than you imagine.” Roy T Bennet. I feel if every child is motivated, then they can achieve much more than they are capable of. Some of the recognitions received by me from various groups are: • BHARAT NIRMAN AWARD IN 2004 • BHARAT JYOTI AWARD IN 2006 • RASHTRIYA VIDYA SARASWATI AWARD IN 2006 • BEST PRINCIPAL AWARD FROM SOF (DISTRICT AND STATE) IN 2017 & 2018 • AWARDED BEST INSPIRING PRINCIPAL BY UEM IN 2018 • RECEIVED DHRONACHARYA AWARD FROM ABP GROUP IN 2018 41

India One - The Icon Book MS. S. SRIPRIYA 42 Principal Sri Vidhyalaya, Palakkad, Kerala Be the change you wish to see in the experiential learning and game based learning that made her to connect and integrate innovative Fworld…..Make a difference ideas and games through curriculum. She had ollowing the great words of Mahatma contributed a special paper related to “women, Gandhi, imbibed with the philosophical work life and balance” in the women in values of universal love, truth, peace, independent India edited book. She is a recipient of righteous conduct and non-violence,starting from best leader awards from various organizations. the year 1998 till now, the contributions of Mrs. Sripriya in the field of education is remarkable. Integrating arts, sports and academics…. Teaching is considered as an art and as well as science …. What is your Philosophy of education and philosophy in Education? To teach is to touch and enter the heart of a student and reach the mind. The action researches, case All though fully lived life is called education. studies, the projects undertaken by her for Success and achievement are the two sides of the students motivated her teachers and all same coin. “success is not in the trophy won but in stakeholders. A school is a home where teachers the race run”. These golden words remain in her are parents and similarly a home is a school where thoughts as she had started her career as a higher parents are teachers. She is a master trainer of secondary teacher, then a lecturer, a professor and Khelo India . She loves her school children for then a principal. The values that she learnt from whom long hours are spent to plan and implement this teaching profession really motivated her to new innovative ideas integrating arts, sports and perform extra ordinary activities with a team of academics along with a team of resourceful socially active members . The pedagogy of teachers. teaching is enjoyable where she was able to create her video lessons integrated with music and carry How can social skills be developed along with out experiential learning with her class 10 and 12 value based education? students whom she loves the most. She has created her own website for class 10 students to Students always like to engage themselves in co- learn Periodic table by play way method and curricular activities rather than concentrating published a special paper on this as a part of her much on academic activities only. Values are Doctorate in Education. The research papers caught rather than taught. Value club of our school published by her were all related to Education in association with charitable organizations helps highlighting the concept of happy and joyful and supports economically backward people by learning. She had presented her papers in distribution of rice kits, provisions and needed international conferences on the topics accessories. She received the honorary Doctorate

award for peace and humanity for rendering this valuable 43 service to the society. What are your contributions to the society? Visiting old age homes, tribal ashrams, orphanages and sponsoring books, notebooks and food for these children along with the school children to teach them the value of love and humanity is her passion. Free education is provided in our school for selected students who are facing challenges and hardships in their personal life. Being a karoke singer, along with the students she entertains the inmates of these people with songs and cultural programmes. She believes in the strong motto, “service to humanity is service to mankind”. School is under SRI ( society for rural improvement) focusing women improvement , making them self-supportive and independent and she is a part of this great project. She plans more to continue this uplifment of women and implementing more activities in school to create better citizens. How can students be enlightened and empowered? Students are given more group activities , art integration projects for collaborative learning. This enhances their social skills and leads to integrated development of students. All students should be provided equal opportunities to face all challenges and to participate in all activities collectively and individually. Students can identify their own potential and creativity. A great unity is maintained and good rapport is created among parents, teachers, students and stake holders. Everyone strives hard for the holistic development of the child .Self-learning, independent thinking and developing one’s own creativity is more important. In future, NEP 2020 colloborative ideas will be implemented in school with the integration of arts, sports and academics successfully. Today we lead the school, Tomorrow our students will lead the world…….

India One - The Icon Book MR. SUBRATA CHATTOPADHYAY 44 Director & Founder Principal Purv International School, Durgapur Started my journey in the year 1995 in a expectations for all students. This is vital to any missionary school in the small city of Durgapur, achievement gaps that may exist and helps set students West Bengal. This city is known for it's cultural up for academic success. history and educational purposes. Coming from a village school and teaching in a missionary school at the God direct our path to serve in the best way and we are start of my career was undoubtedly a great challenge. mere followers. Accordingly in the year 2009 I came As a teacher of mathematics language was not a hurdle back to my home town Durgapur and started my new as the subjective played the pivotal role. innings again as a Principal in Guru Teg Bahadur Public School(CBSE). During my career it came to me as a Students learn in different ways, and as a maths teacher catalyst, I gradually upgraded the standard of the school I understand that. I keep up with the best practices in and started incorporating models of educational math education and regularly incorporates them into system. Due to that the educational structure of the her instruction to help all my students learn. I also institution bloomed very fast. Within a span of six years understands there may be multiple ways to solve the strength of the school multiplied ten times. problems and I use those alternate strategies to help struggling students grasp difficult concepts. So, at the Yet my aspiration was unfulfilled, and my goals were beginning of my career such was guiding principles to unreached. Hence in the 2014, I started building my be a good teacher. dream school at the outskirts of Durgapur, away from the crowd surrounded by lush green forests. Year 2007 after completing12years of teaching and simultaneously learning the strategies of management I As a Principal I make split-second decisions while stepped into a new venture. I took the responsibility of a weighing the costs and benefits. They have to calculate DAV school at Siliguri, West Bengal as a Principal. I differing possibilities and prospective outcomes. I always believe that to become an effective school always look ahead for both risks and opportunities that principal we require a lot of diligence and knowledge. affect my schools. With only 50 students I started my Tasks go far beyond enforcing disciplinary actions for new school. Without much infrastructural problematic student behaviors. In fact, school development I started imparting \"Education for ALL\" principals are called upon to influence and guide many irrespective of what background they belong. My areas of education. As Principals we are responsible for purpose was to serve the community of lower and shaping a schoolwide vision that is committed to the middle group in suburban areas. Imparting holistic highest standards and improving student success. An approaches and experiential learning method and effective vision must define what learning outcomes upgrading the students of these under developed areas and goals are expected and demonstrate the same high into international standard was my main object. For

that I intentionally focus on listening and understanding things from another person’s perspective. Today in 2022 my Team has grown into an efficient and effective solution for all students they do what they can to bring that greatness out of them. I believe faculty and staff grow as leaders when they get ownership of their decisions, hold themselves accountable for the decisions they make and outcomes that result, and have first-hand experience on the consequences of their actions. I take time to ensure that all have a complete understanding of the problems that they face and respond by taking strong decisive action without over questioning themselves. Today Purv International school has achieved the fastest way to create a school where faculty and staff are stagnant and stuck is by fostering an environment that believes in the mantra “If it aren’t broke, don’t fix it”. A key role in my life is to be persistent in constantly motivating change. This means change for the school, faculty, students, parents, and neighboring communities. In my career I am able to create and promote a clear and defined vision for where I want my school to go and have it presented to my team daily. When this is achieved, not only is everyone more motivated, but also more effective since their responsibilities stay connected with my strategic goals and vision. Beside all these CBSE has entrusted the responsibilities in different capacities as City Co-ordinator for the entire district of Paschim and Purba Burdwan, Chief Nodal Supervisor, Observers & Centre Superintendent of different National examinations, Member of Inspection committee etc. Parallelly I am connected to different reputed Govt/ Private schools as SMC Members & as a member of Vidyalaya Advisory Committee. 45

India One - The Icon Book MR. S ANAND Principal Sri V Ramakrishna HR. Sec. School, Chennai I, S. Anand born and brought up from the students through proper individual Teacher's family, finished my education counseling and guided my teachers to follow in literature and started my career in the technical teaching and Toppers through year 1994 to 2009. My teaching methods innovative methodologies. I have excelled in includes dramatization, technology, activities parental counseling, teachers training and etc. and my notes includes poetry, captions, workshops and students counseling. Also songs and Minimum Level of Learning caring participated as a speaker in WorldTeen the challengers. I have succeeded in producing Parliament and achieved \"The School 100% results and State top ranks. Apart from Ambassador\" post. I have involved my my teaching, I have even involved in sports students in self designing in photography, and NCC activities and made my students videography, editions and other ECA & CCA excel in their interested fields. activities. Succeeded as a good Administrator and Academician and achieved excellent I continued my service as a Principal from Admissions for my schools through marketing 2009 to till date. I have taken the resolution of techniques and strategies. Received few bringing up the challengers and back logged awards in my career as a best Principal. 46

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India One - The Icon Book MR. PRAGYA PRATEEK SHUKLA 48 Principal E M C A Sr. Sec. School, Narayanpur Alwar Teaching is a noble profession which comes with what I learned about life was when I was a teacher and not so much responsibility and duty towards as an administrator. students. Teachers do not only teach and impart knowledge but inspire and motivate students for life and I will never forget my first job where Mrs Malvika Dubey take important steps in life. They keep working to boost was my Principal at Blue Bell, Dr R T Dubey Memorial Sr the confidence of students and direct them in the right Sec School, Fatehgarh. Their I learnt a lot. She cared about direction. us enough to design amazing experiences through her guidance. While I know that my knowledge, desire, and dedication improve and strengthen the profession. It allows me to Also another great experience to work in Jagran Public review whether the student and parent survey, self- School, Kannauj as Coordinator was great turn in my life reflection, and an objective instrument are still viable where Mr Yogendra Gupta was Principal. He really determinations of professional efficacy. By giving observed my potential and provide my opportunity to children the love, support and education they need, they explore my talent and use it in professional life. have a greater chance of living a solid, stable and productive life. What is most important to remember is The best institute my by journey was Saraswati Moden that children are our future. Public School, Bansur, Alwar (Raj.) Here with my Director Mr Pravesh Bohra I got a lot of opportunities to handle My journey as a teacher started about 21 years ago when I several challenges and to establish a professional, became a computer teacher. In my first year I got to teach academic atmosphere in suburban area of Rajasthan. class 3, 4 6 and 11. As I did not have a post-graduate degree at that time, my promotion stopped there. My urge to ask When I took up teaching the teacher’s profile had what next was there in my mind all the time and my focus completely changed. It’s not fun all the time. The students, shifted to the management level work. I became a vice- their parents, the administration, lesson plans, principal and of course the what next chased me and I observation reports, report cards, bulletin boards, became a principal. assemblies, skits, competitions, standardized testing – the list is endless but I continued to find ways to keep the fun Then the what next chased me towards international in my classroom. I remember in one of the classes I experience. I have worked in different positions in taught, I used to conduct one minute competitions different schools and gained a lot of experience. Finally, if everyday and students used to wait for me to enter. In one you ask me which position was the happiest one, I would of the schools I used to give a small golden apple cut out as happily say the position of a teacher. a token of appreciation and students used to do better and better to get that golden apple. As a matter of fact, at times Looking back on my career I can honestly say that much of students don’t like you. And you know what? That’s

alright, as long as you do your best to provide them with an education they deserve. Don’t take it personally. Keep teaching fun all the time. I still believe this. If I can make a student smile, who feels he/she has nothing to smile about; if I can teach a lesson that clarifies a concept; if I can boost a child’s self-esteem and instill confidence in him; if I allow a child the chance to share his feelings, then, I feel I have made a difference. And as frustrating as teaching has become, this is the belief that has remained steadfast in my heart and mind, that I can still make a difference! When I turn back to look at the journey of my career I love the phase when I was just a teacher. Tips to keep up the fun in teaching for the young teachers: • Be open about your own passion. Share your passion for teaching with your students. Be an example. • Get the entire class passionate about learning. • Make learning fun by creating authentic experiences, making connections in learning. • Offer opportunities in the classroom for real life lessons. • Implant a sense of pride in whatever the students do. • If you were thinking about something, working on a project, or just walking along and found something of interest that relates to class, tell your students about the experience. • Whatever the content you are teaching, let the students apply that knowledge to real life experiences. • Give them a glimpse of the real world. • Set goals and reward improvement. Lavishly reward students who make any improvement. 49