The Preeminent Principals of the Year 2022

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Vol. 05 | Issue 02 | 2022
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The
Preeminent
rincipals
of the
Year
2022
Capt. AJ Singh
Executive Director,
Pinegrove School
Head of School
Role of Principals
in Today's Modern
Education

BLACK
HORSE OF THE
EDUCATION!
rowing up as a student, have you seen the
Gprincipal of your school present in the
classroom and interacting with pupils like a
teacher does? This might be changed over the years, but
it is quite a rare sight in major schools. However, though
you do not see the personality behind the school's
progress, a principal's role in the school's growth and
grooming of the students is exceptional.

Editor’s Note
During the schooling years, seeing the school from the
four walls of the classrooms, Principals were often found
roaming in those empty hallways. Another common
picture that pops into our minds is a well-educated
person standing at the centre of the stage and addressing
the entire school. In the midst of limited interactions that
a person has with the principal, one question arises:
What exactly does a principal do other than just signing
the approval letters?
To answer this, let's skip some of the learning years of
life and enter the productive and working years.
Throughout their learning arc, the principals influence
the entire personality of students that have newly entered
the real world. Let that be a person inclined towards
creativity, great management skills, or exceptional
leadership qualities; the credit for all these things
directly or indirectly goes to the principals.
Today, the role of the principal is changing, and they
have been heavily involved in the holistic development
of students at different stages. Rather than just giving out
a result that will help in bringing admissions to the
school, the principal has got additional responsibility of
managing students, maintaining quality education,
helping in contributing to the growing arc of the teachers
and non-teaching staff, etc.
Even after actively contributing to the school's growth
and indirectly grooming the students for a better future,
their role in students' lives is less talked about. The
Knowledge Review magazine came up with this edition,
'The Preeminent Principals of the Year, 2022,' to
address and bring stories of such influential principals to
light.
In this magazine, you will find stories of prominent
principals from different parts of India and how they are
contributing to changing the educational sector for good.
From highlighting their role in developing the school's
growth to grooming students towards an ideal life, let's
find out what makes these principals stand out in a
highly intertwined and diverse country like India.
Have a happy and insightful read! T R
Ashlesh Khadse
Ashlesh Khadse
ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com

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P r o f i l e s
Capt. AJ Singh
The Wind Beneath the Wings of Pinegrove School
16
Mrs. Agnes Davies
Enhancing Modern Education with Finesse
24
Shabnam Bhowmick
Balancing Quality Education with Holistic Developmentol
28
Shobna Dhamija
Dealing with Challenges in Education- Head On!

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Role of Principals
in Today's Modern
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The
reeminent
rincipals
of the
Year
2022
Name of the Personality
Name of the Institute
Brief
Agnes Davies
Principal
Sherwood High
sherwoodhigh.com
Mrs Agnes Davies (MA, MPhil, BEd) is currently
the Director Academics & Principal Sherwood
High, Bangalore.
Capt AJ Singh
Headmaster
Dhirendra Kumar
Principal
Dr B.L.Shivakumar
Principal
Dr.A.S. Khemnar
Director of Institute
Mrs Sheila Alexander
Principal
Mrs. Bani Roy
Choudhury
Principal
Mrs. Kalyani Patnaik
Principal
Pinegrove School
pinegrove.in
Sainik School
sainikschooltvm.nic.in
Sri Ramakrishna College
of Arts and Science
srcas.ac.in
Government Institute
of Forensic Science
gifsa.ac.in
Lilavatibai Podar
High School
lilavatibaipodarschool.com
Vidya Niketan School
tmeet.org
Hiranandani
Foundation School
hiranandanifoundation
schoolpowai.com
The founding headmaster and director of
Pinegrove School, director, St Soldier's School,
Panchkula, chairperson of the IPSC and also a
member of the Board of Governors of the CBSE.
Col Dhirendra Kumar assumed appointment
as Principal of Sainik School Kazhakootam. He
is a P.G. & M Phil holder from Jawaharlal
Nehru University, New Delhi. He is also B.Ed,NET
& JRF qualified.
Dr B.L.Shivakumar is the Principal at Sri
Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science
Coimbatore, Tamil nadu. He has about 25
years of experience in teaching, research and
administration.
Dr A S Khemnar is Director of Government
Institute of Forensic Science. He brings a
hands on experience to the table and gave
the prestigious institute a proper pathway
for the future.
Mrs Sheila Alexander has been associated
with Lilavatibai Podar for the last decade and
a half, she has had an illustrious career
spanning almost three decades of teaching.
Principal at Tata Motors Employees
Education Trust's Vidya Niketan English
Medium school. Vidya Niketan school Pimpri.
Mrs Kalyani Patnaik is an experienced
School Principal with a demonstrated
history of working in the education
management industry.
Seetha Murty
Director Education
Silver Oaks
silveroaks.co.in
An Educator by profession and a Trainer by
passion. Director Education. Silver Oaks
International Schools, President.
Shabnam Bhowmick
Principal
Podar International school
podareducation.org
Shabnam Bhowmick B.Sc (Chem), M.A, BMC,
B.ED Principal, Podar International School -
Muzaffarpur, Podar education network.

The Pr eeminoenot Pr inocipals¨ ozf the Year 2022
Capt. AJ Singh
The Wind Beneath the Wings of Pinegrove School
“We believe in the creation of 'exalted lives' by nurturing the
body, mind, heart, and soul and aim to reach the stars of
achievement through toil and determination.
T
“
The prerequisites necessary for
the making of great
personalities are the qualities of
discipline, dedication, perseverance, and
fortitude all of which are in reality
ingrained into the very fabric of their
existence.
One such personality who has dedicated
his entire life and energy for promoting
the noble cause of providing quality
education to pupils is Capt. AJ Singh.
After having served in the Armed
Forces for ten years, he decided to shift
his focus towards the education sector.
Executive Director Capt. AJ Singh
founded Pinegrove School with an
unrelenting will to contribute and serve
society by providing better educational
facilities for students in the green
environs of Himachal Pradesh. Under
his stewardship Pinegrove School has
grown by leaps and bounds into one of
the finest and most sought-after
residential schools, the story that the
stakeholders narrate with pride and
passion.
"Switching from a completely divergent
profession was not easy. Four years in a
day school were tough and gruelling till
I decided that my calling was a
residential school and then came up
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Capt. AJ Singh
Executive Director,
Pinegrove School
“In a world
where
knowledge
is a mouseclick
away,
the role of
educator
must change
too.
“
with the idea of involving myself in
one. The genesis and the growth of
Pinegrove School, a co-educational,
purely residential, English medium
public school affiliated to the CBSE,
Delhi up to Senior Secondary Level,
into an ebullient ray of light is a long
and eventful one. From a handful of
students in a small non-descript
campus of 2.5 acres in 1991 to a
colossal architectural marvel that's
spread across 25 acres of salubrious
yet challenging topography in District
Solan of Himachal Pradesh is a dream
come true," says Capt. AJ Singh.
Learning from the Best
Passion is what drives us towards a
particular goal. However, it is the
motivator or the role model that
inspires to work towards that goal. For
Capt. AJ Singh that role model was his
father, Late Wing Commander S.S.
Gyani. Having a similar story of
serving the army and later dedicating
his life to education, Wing Commander
S.S. Gyani was an eminent and
progressive educationist who
considered education as the best
service one can do for humanity. "Not
patronising any profession, he strongly
felt that it was more worthwhile than
being in the Indian Army," expresses
Capt. AJ Singh about his father.
Moulding Students into Good, Great
and Godly Individuals
Capt. AJ Singh, like his father, believes
that education is the best service to
humankind. Wherein one gets the
opportunity to nurture and shape the
heart, mind, and soul of the students
and mould them into Good, Great, and
Godly individuals. With that vision in
mind, Capt. AJ Singh allowed
Pinegrove to spread its wings, and in
the year 1998, at Subathu, Pinegrove
School got its second branch.
Moreover, the school campus is
designed and curated in such a manner
that the school's mission statement
resonates in every nook and corner.
"We believe in the creation of 'exalted
lives' by nurturing the body, mind,
heart, and soul and aim to reach the
stars of achievement through toil and
determination. Hence, we dream, plan,
endeavour, and pray in that order to
achieve our mission," says Capt. AJ
Singh.
State-of-the-art Modern Campus
Talking about the campus, Pinegrove
School at Subathu is situated on the
banks of a perennial brook which
heightens the serenity of the campus.
The gurgling of cascading waters
creates a melodic symphony in the
exotic valley of Kuthar on the Subathu-
Kuthar-Kasauli – State Highway, at the
height of about 3300 feet. The
Dharampur branch is located at about
5000ft from the sea level on the
Dharampur-Kasauli Road, 3 KM off
the main Kalka-Shimla National
Highway (NH-22) amidst the pristine
idyllic environs of dense Pine forest
and lush foliage with avian species
serenading its inhabitants with
veritable chirpings.
The school houses state-of-the-art
wi-fi-enabled campuses, smart
classrooms with hybrid capability,
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well-equipped science laboratories,
tastefully designed dormitories,
multi-sport Indoor Sports Complex,
multiple floodlit playfields, ovalshaped
Cricket Stadium 'The Arena'
and a state-of-the-art auditorium 'The
Colosseum', to name a few.
Apart from this, the school has
installed solar panels to generate 100
KW of electricity. Apart from having
about 20 Lakh litres of Rainwater
harvesting tanks, it has also made
serious efforts in recharging
groundwater as well.
A Habit of Self-Discipline through
Experiential-based Learning
Maintaining a high happiness quotient
and inculcating the habit of selflearning
in students is challenging.
However, under the efficient leadership
of Capt. AJ Singh, Pinegrove School,
has found a way to achieve that
effectively. The school has started
programs like Nurtured Heart
Approach (NHA) and awarding of
Affirmative Measures, both of which
are designed to handle varying degrees
of intensity amongst children.
Over the years, the school has
succeeded in grooming morally
responsible individuals, which is no
mean feat in the present scenario all
the while, promoting numerous
sustainable initiatives like organic
farming and dairy farming under Eco
Club apart from being a Zero Waste
Organisation for the last 4 years.
To strengthen the diversity amongst its
pupils, Pinegrove School regularly
organises the Staff and Student
International Exchange Program with a
number of institutes in the UK, USA,
and South Africa.
Adapt, Adopt, and Redefine
Emphasising on the new methodology
of modern education, Capt. AJ Singh
says, "In a world where knowledge is a
mouse-click away, the role of educator
must change too. Keeping pace with
this progressive outlook, we at
Pinegrove adapted, adopted, and
redefined the learning methodologies
to reduce the knowledge gap and
provided a secure online platform to
all the students and faculty members."
The School has adapted well to the
online teaching methodologies be it
delivering lecture through video
conferencing, giving assignment,
administering online tests, sharing
notes, uploading homework or viewing
recordings of the lessons at a later time
by students if they missed their online
class due to some technical snag.
The Executive Director adds,"In view
of the implementation of NEP-2020 a
5-day week teaching model with an
activity-based curriculum for
Saturdays and Sundays has been
introduced for children up to Class 10
with the prime objective of
competency-based learning through
latest pedagogy and to provide
improved participation in Public
Speaking, Sports, Activities, Visual and
Performing Art, Social Service,
Experiential Learning, Knowledge
Development, Dual-Language
Proficiency, and Problem Solving, as
these play a vital role in shaping one's
personality."
Trust the Learning Process and
Grow
While explaining his process of
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“Teaching children
to coexist with nature
be it segregation of
waste at the source,
organically composting
kitchen waste, dairy
farming, agriculture,
treating sewage water
and using it for
gardening purposes and
not a kilogram of waste
produced by the school
goes to the Municipal
Dump Yards.
“
dealing with and overcoming problems,
Capt. AJ Singh shares, "In this volatile
period in the history of mankind, clear
vision and quick solutions are the need
of the hour. The challenges that we face
as a school leader is not only to take
measures to guarantee continuity of
learning but also to ensure a safe
learning environment for the students.
One must adopt new methodologies
and train and equip our staff to meet
the challenges of the future, be it
continuous upgradation of the
teaching-learning process or ensuring
maintenance of high order pastoral
care."
Roadmap to Effective Future
Sharing his opinions on the future
aspects of Pinegrove School, Capt. AJ
Singh states that their endeavour has
always been about making teaching
and learning a wholesome affair for
students, irrespective of the student
being at home or in school. The school
has in fact devised an effective way to
enhance student engagement by
weaving the nine C's into the
curriculum that aims to increase their
knowledge Content, boost their
Confidence, hone their
Communication skills, ensure
maintenance of high degree pastoral
Care, instil Compassion for fellow
human beings, enhance their
Creativity, develop Courage to bear
the consequences of one's action, build
strength of Character and finally
develop Common-Sense which would
ultimately lead to the ability of
Problem Solving by acquisition of all
the C's.
Highlighting the schools' aim for the
future, Capt. AJ Singh says, "All the
efforts are directed towards developing
Physical Quotient, Intelligence
Quotient, Emotional Quotient and
Spiritual Quotient of the child so that
we continue to maintain our USPs of
being a Bully-free, Smoke-Free, Cashfree,
Mobile-free, Drug-Free, Shout-
Free, Punishment Free and Anger-free
institution where children feel safe and
secure and blossom into confident
individuals."
Educator's Advice to the Future
Educators
In his advice to youth who wish to
venture into the education sector as
educators, Capt. AJ Singh said, "As an
educationist, my advice would be that
we need to understand that education
is a social-charitable-service and all
excess of income over expenditure is
incidental in nature, and the motive
behind stepping into the field of
education service shouldn't be only for
making a profit. All incidental excesses
must be used for further development
of the institution so that the students
benefit from the policies of the
management."
He concludes, "The school
management also needs to be
transparent and keep pace with the
shifting dynamics of the learning
process with regular interaction,
discussions, and anonymous feedback
from the stakeholders over various
issues in order to address and plug any
discontentment or dissatisfaction."
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Head ozf Schozozl
Principals
Rozle ozf
Today's
Mozder no
in
Education
hy are certain schools most
Wsuccessful?
Why do certain institutions gain high
importance over others?
Could it be the school infrastructure?
Or the facilities provided? Or the
teachers? Or any other reason
unknown.
Probably, the most logical answer
would be principal. Yes, the silent yet
the most important role is that of the
principal. This point may probably get
maximum nods.
When we hear or read the word
principal, the first thing that comes to
our mind is our school or college
principal. Whoever the individual
might have been come up as a figure of
inspiration, discipline, command and
respect.
A principal is the single most important
governing authority of a school or of a
mid-level educational institution. He is
a teacher, supervisor, administrator,
manager, decision-maker, role model,
guardian and much more that can be
added to this extensive profile.
On a simple note, the school structure
comprises of the students, teachers,
librarian, office assistants,
housekeeping staff, security staff,
accountants, store and inventory
manager, supervisors, and
administrative staff, all working in
their respective departments in a set
hierarchy under the control of the
principal.
A Principal is responsible for the
smooth functioning of the school in
every functional aspect, including
teaching, administrative, operational,
human resources and accountability.
The responsibilities of an average
principal are listed below:
Ÿ Set the School curriculum and
yearly syllabus with the assistance
of the subject teachers.
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Supervise and manage the teaching
staff for effective and timely
teaching.
Communicate through the
coordinators with the parents of the
students on the school curriculum,
new developments, exams,
holidays, and the students'
progress.
Organise and monitor the entire
functioning of the institution.
Take deliberate efforts in the
institution's marketing for gathering
new admissions, generating
voluntary donations for
developments and school
participation in inter-school
competitions in sports, languages,
elocution, mathematics etc.
Check and monitor the
accountability of the school
accounting heads in terms of
expenses, fee collections,
maintenance bills, taxes, salaries
etc.
Plan and set and execute the
organisational goals and relevant
objectives.
Should have a strong vision and a
mission for the future.
Ensure that the school students,
teachers, and other staff members
observe strict discipline.
Act as a leader to supervise, guide,
and monitor the teachers'
performance, work, and
requirements.
Represent the school body in the
corporates, government sector, and
directors and trustees' management.
Analyse and organise the timely
recruitment of the teachers and the
staff members for the continuous
functioning of the school in the
respective calendar year.
Be an inspirational and influential
idol for the students, guiding them
with values and principles.
Plan and inculcate the culture and
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the spirit of nationalism in the
students through various events,
activities, competitions and related
games.
Research on improvement and
development of new educational
pedagogy for elevating the school's
standard across the nation and
abroad.
The responsibilities of any principal
look diverse and comprehensive and
encompass the entire work of the
school.
Retaining The Rhythm
A Principal is responsible for the
smooth functioning of day-to-day
updates and interactions of every core
department of the school. Assessment
of all functions through regular
meetings and a systematic reporting
system ensuring that all departments
function properly according to the set
task routines.
Empowering the Teachers
Teachers are the souls of any
educational institution.
A principal conducts regular meetings
and discussions with the teaching staff
to comprehend the statement. They
should understand their limitations,
challenges and doubts to provide
feasible solutions.
The principal ensures the proper
arrangements of the teachers with
respect to the modern teaching aids,
accessories and facilities. Teachers are
given complete liberty to teach the
subjects per the curriculum and plan
the schedule as per the yearly syllabus.
They also encourage the teachers to
undertake special training sessions on
psychological, linguistic and
presentation skills while supporting
them in handling the student
challenges in interacting with critical
situations.
Elevating the Student Performance
Teachers do their duties with complete
dedication and devotion. However, the
principal also monitors their reports
and advice them on taking differential
training sessions to ensure the
development of all the students.
In some instances, he identifies bright
students and takes special initiatives to
prepare them for government
scholarship programmes. While in the
cases of the slow learners, they
conduct some extra batches to practice
and train the struggling ones to learn
with effort.
Nurturing Oneness within the
Institution
A principal works with a broad vision
to ensure the growth and development
of the institution. This is practised with
the smooth functioning of the entire
pedagogy, improving the quality of
education, and encouraging the
students to learn and develop their
innate skills. Developing practices and
activities promote strong values of
culture, discipline, virtues and selfdevelopment.
The Silent King, Behind the Curtain
There are numerous challenges the
principal school needs to face and
handle effectively and smartly. That's
why this position, though looks very
rosy, is a seat of high responsibility and
competence. Every great thing or
victory of the school students or
teachers winning awards, the principal
is the active motivator who discreetly
monitors and initiates the learning
culture. The principal ensures the
learning and progress of the students
through value-based teaching.
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Director Academics
and Principal
Mrs. Agnes
Davies
Enhancing Modern Educa on with Finesse
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The Preeminent Principals of the Year 2022
Education and experience are the two elements that
draw the roadmap of one's career. Students in this
modern age are getting to the point of education
that will help them extensively to make a better future.
However, it is the responsibility of a teacher to impart
guidance drawing from their experience.
Looking at the changing nature of the education space in
India, several educationists have changed their teaching
style to indulge and convey their experiences with the
children from their teachings.
Addressing the unique needs of the industries and for the
complete development of the children, educators in India
are effectively transforming the modern educational space.
One such educator who has enhanced the education space
with her incredible leadership and making her experience
yield significant changes in her students' lives is Mrs.
Agnes Davies, MA, MPhil, BEd, the Director Academics
and Principal of Sherwood High, Bangalore.
Along with her incredible leadership skills, she has also
brought a rich traveling experience and discipline that she
inherited from her father in her school's eco-system.
The Conviction and Early Progression
Mrs. Agnes Davies says, "My life has swayed from the
pandemonium of classrooms, the rough and ready routine of
an Army home, and the exotic bucket list of a traveller. It
may seem like a jig-saw puzzle as they appear not to have
anything in common at all. Luckily for me somewhere,
somehow it has all fallen in place." With a Naval Officer
father and an Armoured Corps husband, she has seen a lot
of cantonments, heard the bugles, and packed their suitcases
every two years. Her home moved from the seascapes to
mountains and quaint little places with unfamiliar names!
"It has given me friends across boundaries, a pan India
outlook, and a love for nature. The Educationist is in my
DNA with a 'can do' attitude to nurture students. I unwind
by trotting off around the globe to wander through the
unknown and wonder at the beauty of nature," she adds.
Mrs. Agnes began her career as a college lecturer in 1982.
Due to the Army postings, she moved around India,
working in several institutions. A professional milestone
came when she was selected to be part of the Australia-
India educational program organized by Australian
Education International May-Jun 2008. She gained an
Online education has
opened up so many possibilities
though in limited domains of cognition
and psychomotor. Interactivity and
learner engagement is at the core of
any form of education, and online
education is no exception to it.
in-depth understanding of their curriculum, school
practices, and assessments. She visited five schools in
Australia and gave presentations on various topics.
Her Educational visit to Malta organized by the University
of Malta for Heads of selected schools from Delhi in 2010
was another milestone. She gained insights into pathways
and attended Edward Bono's workshop on 'Six Thinking
Hats'.
But the turning point in Mrs. Agnes Davies's career came in
as she was appointed as the Principal of Loreto Convent,
Delhi. She says, "My long innings at the global chain of
Loreto Institutions were professionally enriching. During
my 13 years, I am fortunate to have imbibed the holistic
value systems and exceptional ethos of Loreto."
Presently, she is the Director Academics and Principal of
Sherwood High since 14 Feb 2015. Sherwood High is one
of the Best ICSE Schools in South Bangalore and puts the
child at the core of all activities. It was recently honored by
Education Today (India School Merit Awards 2021-22) with
a Trophy & Certificate of Excellence for Psychological
Well Being of Students.
Role Model and Inspiration
Mrs. Agnes says, "My father encouraged me to step into
education service. If it is viewed as service and not a job,
you can reach out to many individuals and make a
difference in their lives." She believes that the actions of the
educators could become the stepping stones to form and
transform that would help them contribute to society.
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She adds, "My father believed that our value system defines
us and not the rat race which we see in the society. We read
so much about the ideas and lives of great people, and it
impacts our mindsets. It was always about values you
cherish, attitudes you hold in esteem, and a sense of honor."
"As Tennyson's musings are echoed by Ulysses, I am a part
of all that I have met; Yet "All experience is an arch where
through gleams that untravelled world whose margin fades
for ever and for ever when I move." Hence I didn't have one
role model but several," Mrs Anges.
Sherwood High and its Vision
Sherwood High is rated amongst the best schools in South
Bangalore. Mrs Agnes recalls, "In June 2010, the Board
Members of the Emmar Trust (Regd) had the vision of
creating an institution that was Indian at heart, nurturing
ideal Indian citizens, inculcating universal values with a
global outlook."Recently awarded for the Best Academic
infrastructure and scholastic environment, Sherwood High
has created a home away from home for its students."
The school's motto- 'Learn-Lead-Succeed' aptly emphasizes
intellectual dynamism, academic vigour, and promotion of
Sports, Societal and Environmental concerns through a
harmonious blend of mental, physical and spiritual faculties
to lead and succeed. We provide the stable bedrock that
ignites the spark within the child and nurtures its students.
Aiming to equalize opportunities, Sherwood High provides
free ships and scholarships to deserving students.
Outlook of Sherwood High
witnessed financial support and scholarships for deserving
cases who have tided over challenging situations.
Challenges and Resolve
The designation of Principal tags along with humongous
tasks and responsibilities. According to Mrs. Agnes, the
primary duty is creating a safe, nurtured, and vibrant
climate for learning and a working zone where all
stakeholders are welcomed and respected. She says while
addressing the same, "A high priority is to maintain student
discipline. There are increased physical and mental
wellness issues among students. Families go through
upheavals, and students may have experienced trauma,
which manifests itself as aggression, self-harm, anxiety,
depression, or violence towards others. Digital addiction is
also on the rise, impacting personality in unseen ways. It
becomes imperative to provide a supportive environment
that takes care of mental wellness in ways that are
incidental and not overt."
Mrs Agnes believes that a significant focus has to be put to
ensure a continuous progression in the study processes and
outcomes of the students towards improving student
achievement on the campus. She says, "Wherever required,
promote personalized learning, which will enhance student
motivation. It is critical to keep students at the forefront
when making decisions and changes. We have to ensure
teachers feel valued and supported. We must increase the
involvement of the parent community.
We must be cooperative and committed to working
collaboratively and valuing the contributions of others for a
common purpose.
Mrs Agnes believes in encouraging the teachers to embrace
new teaching strategies that engage students' attention and
integrate the text book with life outside the classroom. She
says, "I would like to inculcate a strong sense of societal &
environmental concerns in the student. I would align the
curricular, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities to
what students will experience as global citizens."
At Sherwood High, the students are encouraged to express
themselves and speak freely. Mrs. Agnes asserts that the
students should find their identities and learn to think
critically, which will lead to their empowerment. "We must
have school practices that will provide a support system at
school if the family is going through a personal crisis so
that student does not drop out," she further adds. She has
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The institution should have an ethos whereby sustained
practices build smoother relationships towards all members
of our community."
Awards and Recognition
Mrs Agnes Davies has been recognised and awarded for her
service to the education space on several occasions. Some
of the awards are listed below:
Ÿ
2016- Best District Principal Award, Karnataka from
Science Olympiad Foundation, Delhi for outstanding
Vision, Leadership Qualities & Academic Initiatives.
Sherwood High has a
priority to educate the children so that
they find the niche for themselves in
the world of work, they build their
capacity and also self-employ in this
world of competition.
Ÿ 2017- Jury's Choice Award for one of India's Top 50
ICSE Schools by Education Today.
Ÿ
Ÿ
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2017- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award from Avantika,
Delhi A Group of Contemporary Artists & Intellectuals
for demonstrating hard work & dedication.
2019-2020 Greatest Principal Award from Humming
Bird Education Ltd for imparting Excellence in
Education & producing Outstanding Results in
International Level Olympiads.
2020-2021 Awarded as one of the "Top 50 Effective
Principals" for exemplary contribution in the field of
education 2020 by Education Today.
Ÿ
Ÿ
2022- Trophy & Certificate of Excellence for
"Psychological Well Being of Students" by Education
Today in India School Merit Awards 2021-22 held at
The Chancery Pavilion, Bangalore.
2022- Trophy & Certificate for Excellence in Education
Infrastructure and Scholastic Facilities by Eldrok India
in the K-12 Summit held at Taj Westend, Bangalore.
Expert Advice from an Educationist
"The education sector is a child-centered service, and
academic programmes require in-class presence; hence, a
teacher should regularly be present at the workplace,"
highlighted Mrs. Davies. She believes that educators must
prioritize the expectations of students and provide mature
guidance that will empathise with the student's voice.
She says, "It is crucial to upgrade skills and knowledge
annually. A teacher must possess the grit necessary to make
personal sacrifices to ensure that every target and goal is
reached every year."
Envisioning an Optimistic Future
Regarding the school's future, Mrs Agnes says, "We raise
our children with rich hearts to appreciate differences,
embrace uniqueness, and stand against prejudices and
stereotypes. They should continue to think and learn beyond
the classroom to build an empowering and compassionate
society."
"Our ability to reach unity in diversity will be the beauty
and the test of our civilization." Quoting Mahatma Gandhi,
Mrs Agnes sees an optimistic future with enhanced hard
work and humaneness. She aims to set the standards in the
education society.
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Characteristics
ozf a Good
Leader
ducational leaders have a
Edirect impact on young minds.
Most individuals are
introduced to the leadership concept
for the first time in their lives during
their school and college years. Our first
impressions of ideal leadership
qualities are formed by observing
principals, headteachers, and teachers'
examples.
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Leader s¨hip Qu¾alities¨
ino Education
Educational leaders have an immediate influence on the
overall environment of the institution. Their work efficiency
inspires their colleagues to work with equal energy to achieve
the establishment's collective purpose. The more they are
enthusiastic about their job, the more they create a positive
atmosphere within the organization.
A leader's readiness to learn, unlearn and relearn mindset
enables the educational organization to be progressive.
Logically, a person cannot be perfect in every aspect of
leadership. Nevertheless, with little effort and conscious
choices, one can certainly practice and showcase essential
leadership traits.
Below are some of the essential qualities that every
educational leader should have to make their leadership
efficient and exemplary.
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Passion
Passion is the foremost quality
required for anyone to reach the upper
ranks of any profession. Since the
educational sector is elementary
interlinked to building society, the
leaders within the sector should be
driven by their passion for
transforming society through
educational means.
This passion factor will also help
educational leaders be self-motivated
and self-starters. Moreover, it will also
come in handy to motivate others,
build teams, and actively collaborate
with colleagues in the organization.
Visionary
Strong leaders work towards fulfilling
their vision instead of being shaped by
events. A leader must be visionary in
his leadership approach. Educational
leaders must know what is best for the
organization, teachers, and students to
improve their overall learning arc of
academic, social, and emotional well
being.
st
It is a fast-paced world of the 21
century, and it demands that
educational platforms be progressive
and futuristic to equip students with the
training to tackle the problems that
may arrive in the future.
Courage
Education is the most important field
where courage needs to be exercised
consciously and frequently. But still,
when one comes across conversations
involving education, the mention of
courage is often sidelined and rarely
mentioned. However, it is to be noted
that the courageous pursuits of
educational leaders bring about
changes, or rather reforms within
society, especially in India's case.
The educational systems are always
going to put new or old challenges
before the leaders. And leaders will
have to have the courage to make
impactful decisions and then stand by
them every time.
The leaders will have to push for
changes that are good for the overall
development of the organization. Also,
there is a slight chance that these
changes will have resistance or a lack
of interest inside and outside the
organization. In such a scenario,
leaders will have to demonstrate their
courage to stand by what they believe.
Communication and Collaboration
Communication quality defines the
strength of the leadership of any leader.
In an educational organization, the
leaders have to have continuous
communication with the authorities,
teachers, and, most importantly, the
students. The leaders need to
communicate one-on-one with
individuals from every department and
occasionally their entire staff.
Exceptional educational leaders are
those who follow an open-door policy
for colleagues to share their input,
ideas, and feedback. Being able to
effectively share the vision and mission
of the organization's stakeholders
motivates others to work in a focused
manner.
Empowering Teachers
Teachers are closest to the students.
Their efficiency matters a lot for
students and the organization's
progress. Empowered teachers can
deliver teaching in the most efficient
manner to the students.
Successful educational leaders believe
in the organization's teachers. They
share some of the important
responsibilities with teachers too. The
teachers are trusted with the projects in
a manner that makes them feel
responsible and accountable for the
progress of the projects assigned by the
leaders.
This empowerment given by the
leaders enables teachers to develop
their own leadership qualities too.
Also, trusting teachers with projects
boosts their confidence and belief in
leadership. It multiplies their efforts
and enthusiasm.
Innovative
The ability to be innovative will enable
you and your educational organization
to reach new levels of success. Gone
are the days when classrooms and
teachers had to follow the same
routines year after year. Today, the
education campus has to be vibrant and
ready to adapt to the new innovations
and research that are happening in
every other subject.
To make an educational campus and
classrooms modernized, the leaders
must take the initiative. They will have
to make sure that teachers and students
are best equipped. Being able to
change the classrooms and other
classroom facilities would provide the
best teaching and learning experience
for the students.
The Bottom Line
Now that we've reached the end, it is to
be noted that the above qualities, while
important, are just the tip of the
iceberg. Once an educator starts their
journey into the industry, they will
have doors of opportunity in the
disguise of challenges open for them.
Along with all the mentioned qualities
above, one will also have to improvise
as per the time and situation presented
by the challenges. In the end, what
really matters for educational leaders is
just the readiness to bring their vision
to realization by self-trusting and not
being disturbed by unnecessary
distractions.
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Shabnam
Bhowmick
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EEducational Space in India is
titling to find the ideal balance
between the New Education
Policy, 2020 and the traditional globally
adopted and accepted method of
education. While the most prominent
schools are also struggling to cope with
the industry requirement, some schools,
colleges, and institutes are gliding
through this high tide of the enhanced
education system.
As the philanthropist and prominent
American businessmen Eli Brown once
said, "You can have great teachers, but
if you don't have a good principal, you
won't have a good school." His quote
justifies the dangling situation of the
education system in India and how good
principals are shaping the students'
future.
Over the years, the principal's role as an
eminent educator has evolved
deliberately. Rather than just guiding
students to a bright future, the principal
turns out to be the catalyst for imbibing
a child's life values and ethics.
Shabnam Bhowmick, the Principal of
Podar International School,
Muzaffarpur, has been an eminent
leader that is leading her school and
students towards a bright future. Being
groomed in an atmosphere that revolves
around teachers and educators, teaching
and managing came naturally to her.
Being a teacher, journalist, and prolific
leader, she addressed the problem in the
education space. She found the ideal
balance in this transition phase of
education in India. Let's look at a
journalist's journey to becoming one of
the most preeminent principals in
India.
Journalist to Educator: An
Adventure of a Lifetime
Shabnam Bhowmick grew up in
Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Being a
child of two prominent educators in
central government schools, she grew
up and groomed alongside educators
her entire life. Teaching as a career
choice seemed very obvious to her, yet
she chose what she enjoyed the most,
journalism.
However, she completed her bachelor's
in Chemistry from Pondicherry
University, but she lost her father
during her final year of graduation.
Honouring her late father's last wish,
she completed her bachelor's degree in
education and enrolled on the Mass
Communication course at Nagpur
University and joined the then-largest
circulated newspaper. Later adding
another laurel to her name, she also
received her master's degree in English
Literature from Nagpur University and
worked as a professional journalist for
ten years.
It was in the year 2010 when she
turned to the teaching profession,
starting her journey as a primary
teacher. With constant upgrades,
professional development courses, and
teaching experience in some of the
prominent schools across the country,
she joined the Podar International
School as the Founder Principal for the
Muzaffarpur branch.
Choice by Compulsion
Looking back at the start of her
journey in the education sector,
Shabnam Bhowmick says, "I came into
teaching not really by choice, but by
compulsion. After the birth of my first
child, it was difficult to continue in
journalism due to the erratic schedule.
I decided to join a school 'for a few
years'. I joined Edify School in Nagpur
as the homeroom teacher of grade 2. I
was in charge of a class of 6-7-yearolds
and immediately fell in love with
the super energetic, smart group. Soon
I realised teaching was something I
really truly enjoyed: this was my
calling."
This incredible love for teaching
changed her perception of education,
and from her long teaching career of
ten years, she had formed some strong
bonds with her students. "I feel
privileged that many of my students
from all over India are in touch with
me regularly," she added.
Learning from the Best
Shabnam Bhowmick's parents were
teachers, and they were her role
models in her quest to become a
prominent educator. She learned from
her father that students are family as
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well, and we as educators should
always be there for them.
Expressing her views on her parent's
teaching style, she says, "Both my
parents, even after over two decades of
experience in teaching the same
classes, would prepare for their next
class, as they felt that it would be
disrespectful to the students to walk
into a class unprepared. Even today, I
prepare well for the next day, and I
train my teachers to do the same.
Another thing that I learnt from my
parents was never ever to snub the
curiosity of a child. No question is
'silly' or 'irrelevant'. Kids have
questions; they have every right to get
the answer."
Podar International School's
Preeminent Principal
Podar International School was
established in 1927 Sheth Anandilal
Podar with a focus to drive and
motivate the traditional Indian values
of honesty, integrity, and service. The
father of our nation Mahatma Gandhi
stands testimony for this fact as he was
the first president of Anandilal Podar
Trust.
Today, Podar group has 136 Podar
International Schools and 79 Podar
Partner Schools with a combined
strength of 1,80,000 and the support of
7,600 dedicated and loyal staff
members. Following are the mission,
vision, and values of the school:
Mission: Podar International School is
on a mission to provide opportunities
to students through a stimulating safe
and supportive environment for
attaining personal mastery and team
spirit through collaborative learning.
Vision: To achieve excellence by
creating globally competent, ethical
and high performing world citizens
through world-class education.
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Core Values: Innovation, Openness,
Committed and Long-Term Goal
Overcoming the Metamorphosis of
Teaching Practices
Emphasising on the challenges faced
by Principals in general, Shabnam
Bhowmick says, "The biggest
challenge faced by Principals across
the country is bringing parents to
accept the metamorphosis of teaching
practices. Teaching is now conceptbased,
whereas parents find it difficult
to understand why the age-old tried
and tested method of rote-learning
should be a thing of the past. Extensive
use of technology in education is still
frowned upon, as the role of a teacher
is not as visible to them as earlier."
She also stressed on the fact that
keeping a team of great teachers also
contributes heavily to maintaining the
education quality at the school.
"Teaching is not a profession of choice
for the youth of today. But the society
expects teachers to be absolute masters
of their subjects as well as everything
else they do in the school, including
igniting young minds," she added.
Accomplishments
Ÿ Founder Principal, Podar
International School, Muzaffarpur.
Ÿ Posted as Observer and Head
Examiner for CBSE Board exams.
Ÿ Conceptualised a three-day mega
inter-school event, "LitFest" in my
previous school. Successfully
conducted the event for four years.
Ÿ During my tenure as the Vice
Principal, the previous institution
bagged 3rd Rank in Times
Education Awards for two
consecutive years.
Awards
Ÿ Certificate of recognition for
extraordinary contribution in the
field of education by Best
Principals in 2022
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Times Woman Extraordinaire
Award in 2020 for contribution to
education
Best Zonal Teacher Award by
Science Olympiad Foundation in
2020
Dainik Jagran Guru Samman for
outstanding contribution to the
development of education in Bihar
in 2018 and 2019
Nation Builder Award by Rotary
Club Patna City Samrat in 2017
Education as a Tool of
Empowerment
Shabnam Bhowmick considers
education as the key to the overall
development of society. Stressing on
empowerment, she says, "The Podar
Group is proud of the fact that they
promote inclusive education. No child
coming to any Podar International
School is ever turned down. The
dedicated Inclusive Education Cell
continuously trains teachers and
monitors the development of special
children in our schools. My school
does not conduct any admission tests
or parents' interviews for admission.
Every child is treated as equal, and
education is provided to everyone."
Preaching Holistic Education for a
Bright Future
Envisioning the future of Podar
International School, Shabnam
Bhowmick expresses, "I consider
myself lucky to find an organisation
that does not only preach holistic
education but also practices it.
Students in my school are taught
Sanskrit shlokas, and classical music
and are also encouraged to create their
own rap songs."
Being set in the rural setting in Bihar,
Shabnam aims to ensure that the dream
with which the students have joined the
school is materialised. She also
encourages the students to be updated
about the happenings worldwide while
exposing them to a variety of books,
music, cuisine, culture and art forms.
"I feel the most important thing to
teach children is to be responsible:
towards the society, our country and
the Earth. There are a few projects that
are in the pipeline that will make my
school the most energy efficient and
eco-friendly school in the region," she
added.
A Principal's Advice to Future
Educators
From growing up in the neighbourhood
of teachers to becoming one of the
preeminent principals of India,
Shabnam Bhowmick shares a piece of
advice to future educators, "Teachers
have the ability to impact the lives of
children; they have the opportunity to
touch the future. Those who want to be
teachers should never forget that they
are handling human lives. They will be
watched, and their actions will be
emulated by their students."
"Teaching is a responsible profession,
and teachers go through a lot of
pressure to live up to the expectation of
the society. Also, they should be ready
to keep updating themselves and be
aware of the world around them," she
added.
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The Pr eeminoenot Pr inocipals¨ ozf the Year 2022
Shobna
Dhamija
Dealing with Challenges in Education- Head On!
W
What is the most common trait
of the world's most
successful people
throughout human existence? Perhaps
leadership, or optimism! Many would
say that there is no specific recipe to
success in any walk of life.
One might also discover that sometimes
success knocks on the door
unannounced. Success's fair credit is
diverted to a mere 'Accident' at such
times.
The story of Archimedes accidentally
discovering the theory of Buoyancy
when he jumped into a swimming pool
holds to be a classic example. The
theory of Buoyancy and the science of
Fluid Mechanics owes a lot to this
accident.
But does success really depend on fate?
Shobna Dhamija, Principal at Silver
Oaks International School, utterly
defies this question through her
exceptional contribution to education
for over 20 years.
And it is no accident! But a combination
of unwavering perseverance and
unmatched passion for fulfilling one's
dreams.
The Knowledge Review caught up with
the seasoned educator to comprehend
and share a slice of her wisdom with
our readers.
Journey of a Profound Educator
Shobna has taught in various schools
and colleges in India and USA for over
20 years. She has a background in
design and commerce. She started her
career as a designer and visiting faculty
in a design college. After moving to
California, she pursued advanced
education courses and started working
in colleges and schools with children
of diverse nationalities and cultures,
where she realized her instinctive
passion and joy for working with
children.
After moving to India, she joined
Silver Oaks, Bangalore as a
full-time faculty since the inception of
its first campus in 2013 as a founding
teacher and coordinator. She
discovered the school to be a unique
blend of rooted eastern and progressive
western culture. The school's inspiring
ecosystem and transformational
leadership gave her opportunities to
grow in her role. Later she joined as a
head of school in their newly founded
second campus of Silver Oaks in
Whitefield, Bangalore.
Shobna believes that the role of a
teacher is to facilitate students in selfdiscovery.
She is passionate about
empowering learners to think, lead and
sustain a lifelong love of learning. She
endeavours to build diverse classrooms
where students' talents and unique
learning styles are celebrated.
Source of Motivation and Intent
Shobna Dhamija belongs to a family of
educators. While growing up, she has
always observed her mother
welcoming her students to their home
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to support them beyond academics, to
express and articulate confidently for various
competitions. She marveled at her passion
and energy to balance her personal and
professional life with zest throughout her
career of 38 years. These qualities touched
Shobna deeply and became a source of her
inspiration when she stepped into the field of
education. Even to this date, her mother
continues to be her first role model. She also
credits her English teacher in high school,
who has motivated her to take up challenges,
cope with changes, and become independent
in making decisions.
Shobna Dhamija
Principal, Silver Oaks
International School
Driving Values of the Silver Oaks
Shobna has been working with Silver Oaks
International School for nearly a decade
now. While speaking about the school's
mission, she asserts, "Silver Oaks stands for
its mission to impart quality education and
groom young people who will live for a
purpose, learn to apply, lead with
determination and leave a timeless legacy."
The Silver Oaks School believes in an
inside-out approach of Character first and
Competence next. Whether teachers or
learners, the school creates an environment
“
I believe
challenges are the
opportunities to
learn and evolve
from your comfort
zone and cope
with changes.
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where people find harmony in
themselves, build the capacity to
identify and solve problems, and
become contributors to society as they
grow up. Shobna adds, "I have been
very impressed with how our students
embody these values in their personal
and professional lives even after
graduating from school."
Embracing Transformation
Shobna instructs, "Virtual learning has
necessitated the SilverOak school
community to integrate digital learning
and sustain learners' interest by coconstructing
the learning together."
The Silver Oaks School's priority has
always been its students' learning
continuity and well-being. This
required nurturing a deep bond
between teachers and students and
preparing them to develop selfresponsibility
for their learning. The
school thus equipped the teachers with
training, digital resources, and
flexibility.
Silver Oaks School has successfully
facilitated learning online, hybrid, and
face-to-face modes for all grades. "Our
parent community in primary grades
teamed up with the school to make
learning interactive and individualized.
We ensured the morning assemblies
were carefully planned with well-being
sessions and student-led assembly,
which became very popular. The onehour
learning session at the school
included interactions, writing, and
reflecting. I am proud to say that our
students have done an excellent job in
learning how to learn via virtual
classrooms," Shobna adds.
Furthermore, she expresses the need to
apply the teaching tools and initiatives
that proved effective during online
learning and integrate them with faceto-face
teaching. For this, the school
leadership envisions upskilling and
empowering teachers with the right
technology and socio-emotional
learning.
Surfing on the Wave of Challenges
While reflecting on the challenges and
struggles in education, Shobna asserts,
"A new school is a challenge for
anyone, even without a pandemic. We
all had a bit of anxiety, different
perspectives, and many questions as
the last two years were filled with
unthinkable changes." Despite the
multiple challenges, the school
marched and welcomed the changes.
The school's collective strength of 5
campuses and collaboration between
the teams helped us emerge stronger
and more confident. This year the
school has observed diverse teaching
skills and what's truly admirable is the
trust, passion, and determination of the
school community never to doubt their
abilities. Shobna concludes, "As a head
of school, I believe challenges are the
opportunities to learn and evolve from
your comfort zone and cope with
changes.”
Shobna Dhamija believes that
education is the right and only tool of
empowerment. While speaking about
it, she says, "To ensure the continuity
of education for all, our institution
went an extra mile to support the
families to give concessions and waive
off the school fee for those who
suffered a financial crisis due to the
pandemic."
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“
Silver Oaks stands
for its mission to impart quality
education and groom young
people who will live for a
purpose, learn to apply, lead
with determination, and leave a
timeless legacy.
Achievements and Recognition
As a teacher Shobna Dhamija has won
the Think-CIQ, creativity, intelligence
quest award as India's top 100
awakened and innovative mentors.
The Silver Oaks School has received
awards for the 2nd Best Emerging
school in the international and national
curriculum by Time Education
Excellence 2021 and No. 1 Emerging
School from Education World.
Silver Words of Guidance
When asked about sharing some advice
for upcoming and aspiring educators,
Shobna replies, "Teaching is a humancentric
profession. As the saying goes,
teaching is the only profession that
teaches and prepares all the other
professions. It's central to the role and
responsibility to do anything to support
learners to evolve both academically
and emotionally."
She believes that by making it ones
choice and priority, one can experience
that no other job is as rewarding and
gratifying. She adds, "Over the years
working with teachers from diverse
backgrounds, ethnicity, nationality, and
cultures, I discovered that the most
admirable qualities in a teacher are
passion and a growth mindset."
Heading to the Future
Shobna claims, "The action never stops
in a progressive school like Silver
Oaks. In times of uncertainty, one must
be prepared to embrace change,
diversity, and all stakeholders' broad
perspectives." Over the years, Silver
Oaks school has implemented many
good practices to achieve trust,
appreciation, and respect from students
and parents.
The school envisions to be consistent
with its process to empower and build
capacity in our teachers through
workshops. As Shobna embarks,
"Value generation in students prepares
them for whatever lies ahead by
learning to make good choices that
carry them forward and become
independent learners."
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