Inspiring Educators by Suraasa

Welcome to another episode of the Inspiring Educators podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Anthony Wright, the Founding Principal of Manchester Global School. He shares his extraordinary journey from teaching in the remote rainforests of Ghana with minimal resources to leading in the exclusive Swiss Alps. With an unparalleled global perspective forged across four continents, he offers profou...

Welcome to another episode of the Inspiring Educators podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Arjun Rao, the esteemed Principal of Bombay International School. We explore his incredible journey through some of India's most iconic institutions, from The Doon School to building new schools from the ground up. With decades of experience, Arjun offers a profound and inspiring perspective on wha...

Welcome to another episode of the Inspiring Educators podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Pramod Mahajan, a visionary education leader who has fundamentally shaped private education in the UAE. Join us as he shares his incredible journey from a small farming village in India to becoming the Director Principal of one of the largest schools in the Gulf, the Sharjah Indian School. Discover...

Welcome to another episode of the Inspiring Educators podcast! In this episode, we sit down with Bernie Vidales, who shares his remarkable journey from kindergarten teacher to Superintendent of a major school district in the Bay Area. With over three decades of experience, he offers a unique and invaluable perspective on the evolution of the teaching profession. Discover the key differences in tea...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Inspiring Educators Podcast! This week, we are joined by Christine Woods, the principal of Al Maharat School in Abu Dhabi, and a true turnaround specialist. In a candid and heartfelt conversation, Christine shares her incredible journey through the world of education: from starting out as a mathematics teacher to leading struggling schools to success thr...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Inspiring Educators Podcast! In this captivating episode, "How She Became the Director Principal at GD Goenka Signature School," we uncover the remarkable journey of an extraordinary leader to the top of a prestigious educational institution. Discover the passion, perseverance, and innovative strategies that shaped her path to becoming a Director Princip...

In conversation with Ms D.Usha Reddy, Advisor to Basilwoods School by ISKCON and Advisor Education Initiatives of EMRI Green Health Initiatives, India. Ms Reddy's illustrious career includes her role as the former CEO of Meridian Schools, where she played a pivotal role in transforming them into centres of excellence. She is dedicated to building schools which develop the moral fabric of stude...

In conversation with Mr Gur K Serai, Co-chair of Satluj Group of Schools, India. Mr Gur K Serai is an accomplished educationist with a wealth of experience spanning over 29 years in the field of education. Before serving as the Co-chair of Satluj Group of Schools, he played a pivotal role in the transformation and success of educational institutions in the UK. Mr Gur K Serai's educational phil...

In conversation with Ms Manika Sharma, Director at The Shri Ram Schools, India. Ms Manika Sharma has an impressive career spanning over three decades in education. She started her career with The Shri Ram Schools in 1989 as a teacher, eventually ascending to the esteemed position of Principal. Presently, as a Director, she leads the group of schools towards even greater achievements. Ms. Sharma&#3...

In conversation with Ms Paramjeet Kaur Dhillon, Principal, Administration & Innovation) at Kamla Nehru Public School, India. With an impressive 28-year tenure as a Principal and having trained over 5500+ educators across India, Ms. Paramjeet Kaur Dhillon is a distinguished figure in the field of education. She holds the esteemed position of Founder Principal at Kamla Nehru Public School and cu...

Meghana Musunuri, a remarkable individual with diverse accomplishments, is recognized as an outstanding educator and entrepreneur. She was selected as one of the top 50 finalists for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2021 by the Varkey Foundation. This honour distinguishes her among thousands of nominees from 121 countries. Ms Musunuri is one of the co-founders of the leading company- My Edu Gu...

In conversation with Ms Anita Makkar, Education Leader and Founder Principal of HDFC Schools, India. Ms Makkar is the former founder principal of DAV Public School, Sector-14 in Gurugram, nurturing it for 29 years into a premier school renowned for its academics and co-curricular activities in equal measure. She was tasked to lead the establishment of the HDFC Schools and continues to inspire the...

In conversation with Ms Ritu Mendiratta, the Founder and Principal of The Stepping Stones School, Pune. Ms Mendiratta has always been someone who follows the compass of her heart in every decision she makes. Although she holds the position of the school principal, her core identity lies in being a friend to her teachers and students. Her initial foray into teaching occurred when she volunteered to...

In conversation with Ms Sanjala Wazir, Education Advisor and Consultant. Ms Wazir started her career as an ad-hoc teacher at Welham Girls' School in Dehradun. An initial stint of just one month has today turned into nearly three decades of teaching career. She then progressed to become the Dean of Academics at Welham and, post-retirement, started training teachers in renowned schools.  Through...

In conversation with Ms Shalini Nambiar, Principal Director at Seth Anandram Jaipuria School, Vasundhara, Ghaziabad. She brings to the table a diverse background, having previously worked in the aviation industry before entering the realm of education. Her deep desire and passion for making a difference in the lives of students brought her close to the field of education. And eventually today, she...

In conversation with Mr Abhishek Bagchi, Director (World Peace Schools, India) and Principal (Rmps International School, Gujarat, India).  An avid learner since childhood, Abhishek shifted his career from an IT professional to an educator. With more than 20 years of experience in education and 7 years in leadership positions, he has worked with reputed organisations like GEMS Education, PEARSON, B...

In conversation with Mr Sandeep Hooda, Co-Founder of Vega Schools, India. Sandeep, a first-generation entrepreneur started Vega to spark the love of learning & revolutionise education.  Vega, today is the only North Indian member school of the Global Schools Alliance - an alliance of the 15 most progressive schools around the world nurturing the passion in its students to encourage them t...

In conversation with Ms Farzana Dohadwala (Executive Chairman, Crimson Education), a national & international educator with over 30 years of experience in the industry. She has established over 20+ schools and has mentored 100+ Schools across India, the Middle East and South Asia. A change maker, pioneering new approaches in education, Farzana is recognized as one of India’s top 50 educationis...

In conversation with Dr Chandrashekar DP, CEO , Jain Group of Institutions (JGI Schools), India. With over 20+ years of experience in the education sector, Dr Chandra has been anchoring the establishment of various schools of the group across India–leading the strategic domain and coordinating the operations to accomplish his vision of impacting 1 million children through his work and leverage his...

In conversation with Ms Monica Sagar, Director Principal, Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, India. With the belief that education is not just about developing academic capacity, but also the humane, social, emotional, aesthetic, physical, and spiritual potential of every student, her approach to teaching centres around ensuring the holistic development of her staff and students.   Her creative ener...

In conversation with “Ms Rachna Sharma”, Principal at Silver Oaks International Schools. With over 20+ years of experience in the field of education, she is a seasoned educator with diverse experiences across a broad spectrum of masses of different ages, ethnic, and social groups, especially in remote areas of India amongst military forces.    Her compassionate and empathetic attitude wi...

In conversation with “ Dr Manjula Pooja Shroff ”, MD & CEO - Kalorex Group; the driving force behind 40 + institutions across India. With 27+ years of experience in the industry, Dr Manjula is synonymous with quality education. Having gained a true understanding of the human design, she discusses the abundance of opportunities and the immense potential of the education sector. An edu-preneur,...

Happy Women’s Day!  We and our community of educators were privileged to hear you share your experiences, and opinions about teaching and the women in teaching!   What is Suraasa?  Suraasa helps teachers in meeting skill and certification requirements by virtue of its courses. Once ready, teachers are helped to get selected for Domestic and International teaching jobs and the local...

Happy Women’s Day!  We and our community of educators were privileged to hear you share your experiences, and opinions about teaching and the women in teaching!  What is Suraasa? Suraasa helps teachers in meeting skill and certification requirements by virtue of its courses. Once ready, teachers are helped to get selected for Domestic and International teaching jobs and the local teachin...

Happy Women’s Day!  We and our community of educators were privileged to hear you share your experiences, and opinions about teaching and the women in teaching!    What is Suraasa? Suraasa helps teachers in meeting skill and certification requirements by virtue of its courses. Once ready, teachers are helped to get selected for Domestic and International teaching jobs and the local...