Speakers

Avneesh Singh is the Director – Schools for Millennium Education Management. He has over a decade of experience as a seasoned educator and an exceptional leader who has spearheaded large international schools in the country. He holds a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (ISM), and an MBA in strategy and leadership from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. He also holds a certificate in business analytics from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Avneesh has done a significant amount of work in leadership development and operational effectiveness in schools. He has also undertaken tremendous initiatives in the field of Inclusive education and is a frequent speaker on multiple aspects of education on various educational forums.

Geetika Bahuguna is the Chief Operating Officer of Millennium Group of Schools. She is also the Vice President of the National Committee of Early Childhood Association and sits on the board of advisors of NGOs committed to excellence in education. She has 30+ years of experience in education with expertise in the conceptualization, training and management of large scale innovative educational programs in both private and government sectors. In her current profile, she plays a critical role in ensuring quality standards of education in the fast-growing chain of The Millennium Schools and Millennium World Schools, pan India.

Dr Jasjit Kaur Sood, Principal, OPS Vidya Mandir, Karnal aims to serve humanity at large with social, academic and intellectual skills. She is a skilled academic professional and was awarded a PhD (Microbiology) in 1992 by Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana with distinction. She has also completed a certification course in Brand Management from the Indian Institute Management (IIM) Bangalore. As a pioneer in the education sphere, she has successfully established and maintained a learning environment that is conducive for optimum student performance as well as teacher empowerment. She is inspired to improve the content of the educational curriculum to help students become more competitive on the global level. In due course of her educational excellence, she has received honours like appreciation award by the Haryana Cultural and Sports Club Of Canada, appreciation by Member of Parliament, Brampton, Canada, certificate of appreciation by Chandigarh University for valuable contribution to admissions for session 2016-17, appreciation by the Minister of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India (2015) for commendable Academic performance of students in CBSE Board Examination 2015.

Mobile No: +916377022340 E-Mail: rs_dhayal@yahoo.com; raghuvir.dhayal@gmail.com; and vicechancellor@tmu.ac.in Dr. Raghuvir Singh is currently Vice Chancellor of Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (U.P.), a large multi-disciplinary University. He is a Post Graduate in Management from Jamna Lal Bajaj Institute of Management (JBIMS), University of Mumbai and Doctorate from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur. He has been in management education for last 27 years. Some of the prominent institutes where he has served at senior positions are: Director, Business School, Manipal University, Jaipur, Head Management Group, BITS, Pilani, Founder Principal, Mody Institute of Management, Lakshmangarh, Director, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Gurgaon Campus, Director, IILM, Jaipur, Director and Executive Secretary, Indian Society for Technical Education, Delhi and Director, J.K. Business School, Gurgaon. His areas of interest are: Strategic Management, International Business Management, Research Methodology, Business Environment and Human Resource Management. He is a trainer par excellence in soft skills. Has conduct numerous workshops for corporates like Parle Biscuit Ltd., Neemrana and Bahadurgarh; Department of Atomic Energy, Mumbai; Naval Docks, Mumbai; RSEB, Jaipur; IOCL, Mumbai; Assam Oil, Digboi; Lanco Power, Gurgaon; NADPL, Nagpur and many others. The Topics of interest: Motivation, Interpersonal Relationship (FIRO-B), Leadership, Interpersonal Communication, Mentoring, Understanding self and others, Personal Effectiveness, Optimism, Conflict Management, Business Communication, Strategic Roadmap and Decision Making. He has been conducting workshops on research methodology, case teaching, strategies for excellence in higher education through OBE, Assurance of Learning, Academic Auditing, Change Management, Higher Education Ecosystem, Innovative pedagogical tools, Learner – Centric Learning, Academic Leadership, Curriculum Design & Assessment Strategy & Accrediation (NAAC & NBA) at national level for last many years for faculty members & academic leaders. Dr. Singh has published books & research papers in National & International journals, presented papers and chaired technical sessions in many national & international conferences. He has delivered numerous guest/ invited lectures in different institutes & refresher programmes sponsored by UGC. He has rich experience in academic administration, liaison with higher education bodies, setting up new campuses, turnaround of HEIs & Moving Institutions to higher orbit, developing strong academic and administrations teams, developing academic and administration processes and systems. He is trained on “Achieving excellence in higher education” at ISB, Hyderabad, “International Accreditation Systems” by International Accreditation Agencies & “Case Teaching Methods” at IIM (A) & SPJIMR, Mumbai. He is life member of professional bodies like AIMA, ISTD and ISTE and AIMS- International. Dr. Singh is the recipient of “Top Director of leading business schools in India” in 2012, awarded by Competition Success Review (CSR), New Delhi.

Mr. Rajkumar Sharma is presently the Principal of Nimawat International School. He is a post graduate in Bio-Sciences and has a degree in education. He worked in UGC Research Project as Research Astt. for Ph.D program. Mr. Sharma attended and actively participated in many workshops & seminars conducted by IIT Delhi, Rajasthan University Jaipur and many more ….. From the last 29 years he is giving his services in the field of education to inculcate “moral values ” in the young generation for the betterment of the society. He is positively contributing for the faculty enrichment and development by conducting workshop and seminars and making teachers Tech Savvy by promoting latest technologies. He has worked with elite institutions like Birla Public School, Pilani Rajasthan ,Satyug Faridabad and Delhi Public School. Mr. Sharma is an Honorary Advisor of SPAA ,Joint secretary Haryana State Private Schools and Children Welfare Association ,member of National Human Rights and Humanitarian Federation, member of India Didactic Association and founder Advisory board member of Think Unique Infomedia Pvt. Ltd..He is a recipient of several National and International awards like.. Rashtriya Saraswati Puraskar ,Life time Gold Medal, Rashtriya Siksha Jyoti Award ,Atal Bihari Vajpayee Avantika National Principal Award ,Best Principal of Haryana Award by SOF, Appreciation letter from Ministry of HRD ,South Asia Education Summit Award 2017 for Green School concept ,Dr.APJ Abdul Kalam Best Principal Award , Nation Builder Award , Garv of INDIA Award, Awarded by Faridabad Manufacturers Association by Honourable Governor of Haryana and many more. He initiated “GREEN SCHOOL“ concept to create awareness towards Environment ,working on value system(SANSKAR). He believes in holistic development of students. He has written many articles for reputed magazines like Teacher, Progressive Teacher, Digital Learning, Leaders Speak and TOI etc. His leadership skills are amazing.

Dr. N.MADHURI PARTI is a visionary and futuristic educationist. She has a vast experience in setting schools, has started and led various schools and played a vital role in the evolution of the learning experience. She has been with Educomp and Shri Ram Schools as a Group Director. Presently she is Director Academics at Aravali Foundation. She has spearheaded Lakshmipat Singhania Education Foundation. With an experience of over two decades she has been actively involved in building learning environments, developing out of the box curriculum and promoting experiential leaning. She has brought a paradigm shift in the learning framework and executed the 21st century learning methodology, which includes collaborative learning adding creativity, innovation and honing the critical thinking and problem-solving skills of students. She is focused on producing creative and innovative thinkers by providing key insight for educators, Parents & Students. She has trained over 10000 teachers, over 2000 school leaders and over 600 employees from various cooperates within the country and globally. She is left brain and right brain trainer who has founded the bump to baby co, where she trains moms to be to bring a new generation which is more grounded and can handle life better. She is an author a writer and a blogger.She Works for various social causes under the umbrella of Rotary international. The concerns are Teach IndiaGeneration,Polio and the youth. Ms. Parti has been phenomenal in bringing a 1800change in the Pedagogy of the Aravali international School and leading it into the global thinking process. She has been honoured at national and international levels – Received the International Professional of the Year award by the International Biographical Centre, England Featured in the Marquis Who’s Who book, honouring successful individuals from different spheres of life Received the Doors to Diplomacy Platinum Award by the U.S. State Department for facilitating a project on International Relations and Diplomacy Received the Excellence In education Award by Rajiv Gandhi Education foundation Received the award for four avenues of service from Rotary International Chicago

Kaisar Dopaishi is an experienced and trained post graduate, practicing educator for the last 30 odd years. He has been involved in developing productive student-focused environment to maximize learning experiences in international/public residential/day schools. At present he is the Head of School of Podar ORT International School, Mumbai. He is also on the advisory board of number of IB and Cambridge Schools and is the President of South Asia IB School Association. He travels extensively and panel is a part of the IBDP examination body, accreditation team for IBDP/MYP and Middles States Association of Schools and Colleges, workshop leader for IB Economics and general pedagogy. He is also the Programme Leader for the Cambridge Teaching and Learning Diploma. Apart from IB, he has the experience in working for the American High School Diploma, IGCSE and the national curriculums. He has worked in renowned residential schools such as Barnes School, Devlali, Sherwood College, Nainital and Kodaikanal International School in India. He has written textbooks in ICSE & ISC Economics and Commerce His last assignments were as the Vice Principal and Acting Principal at Kodaikanal International School in his nine year stint and for last 7 years as the Principal of Singapore Intl School, Mumbai. He is the recipient of the 12th Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi National Award in 2013 for his outstanding contribution in the field of education and Excellence in Leadership in Education by India Today in 2017. The Forbes Magazine March 2019 issue featured him as one of the best leaders in school education and Fortune India and Univariety awarded him with Future 50 High Impact Leader, 2019 for galvanizing IB education in India through community and collaboration.

Vandana Arora, Head of School at Nahar International School, has a professional background of over 23 years of experience, in the field of education. Her Educational Qualification is Bachelors in Geography and Economics, Bachelors in Education, Post Graduate Diploma in Computers and System management and Masters in economics. She began her career teaching Humanities at the initial 10 years of experience in the CBSE curriculum. Subsequently, she served as the Head of High School at the Rudolf Steiner philosophy-based school, Tridha, in Mumbai. She has also served as Joint Secretary of the Executive Committee of Members of International Schools’ Association (MISA). At Nahar International School, where she currently serves as Principal she has played a founding role, working alongside the Board of trustees of the Sukhraj Nahar Charitable Trust. She leads the school on academic matters with a particular focus on students’ holistic development as well as faculty recruitment, marketing, external and strategic planning, and development of the School. She has completed IGCSE, A levels, and IBDP training in the following areas: Economics, Global Perspectives, India Studies, Developing leadership with Cambridge, Leadership in National Assessment, Theory of Knowledge IBDP leadership Training. Her vision for NIS has always been to create a progressive, learning-centric space. She is both a mentor to her academic team and a pedagogical leader, designing the school curriculum by combining the best of holistic alternative schooling systems as well as progressive educational curriculums around the world. Her credo accepts that ‘every child matters equally’, hence she strongly enforces principles of equality, equity, and fairness. In developing and implementing the curriculum, she expects her entire task force to commit to these principles. According to her, different interests, aspirations, histories and preferred ways of learning must be accounted for, however, every child should be given the best opportunities possible to achieve his or her full potential, which may mean compensatory curricular provision for those who are at an educational disadvantage. She motivates her staff, as well as provides training, to ensure that their knowledge is updated and their instruction is based on the latest research being conducted in education. Ms. Arora is responsible for promoting the very progressive IGCSE subject – Global Perspectives, by providing and supporting teacher training for it, believing that the subject has the potential to equip students to be empathetic global citizens of the future. Her zeal for reflection and improvement led to Nahar International School becoming the first school in the country to undergo the Cambridge School Self-Evaluation Survey. Under her leadership, the school has had the honor and good fortune to be awarded the ‘Great Place to Study Award’ in 2018, the ‘ISA Award’ for 2018-2021, by the British Council, the ‘Outstanding Achievement Award for Education Excellence’ by AIAF, the ‘Innovation in Teaching Methodology Award’ by the 11th DNA Innovative Education Leadership Awards. The school has been ranked 1st in India under Top International Schools, Parameter wise, for ‘Individual Attention to Students’ by Education Today, 16th for ‘Best International Curriculum’ by the Times School Survey of 2019, and regarded as the ‘Best International School of the Year’ by International Achievers’ Conference. Magazines such as Education Today, 50 Effective Principal, IB Yearbook, CEO Insights, and Great Indian Schools have published articles featuring Ms. Arora’s learner-centric, socially responsible pedagogical attitude. She believes that Education is the only tool for young minds who want to make a difference in the world, by being proactive citizens. She strongly believes in the need for students to give back to society and enjoys working in that direction by getting high school students to contribute time and effort to NGOs, hospitals, cleanliness drives, and awareness creation campaigns. Her perspectives on social participation and contribution inspire her students to be creators of a better tomorrow by beginning today, with social efforts such as the installation of the community fridge to help the hungry in the neighborhood, the inclusion of children with special needs in sporting events, the collection of funds to be donated during Diwali fairs, the distribution of food to daily wage earners during the Covid-19 crisis, and many other such efforts that ceaselessly make students cognizant of their potential to make a difference. She served to bring a highly effective response to the closure of school during the pandemic-induced lockdown, implementing immediate measures to transfer the teaching-learning process online, including technological bandwidth and teacher preparedness. Her goal was to make the online learning process an engaging and enriching one, hence insisted on homogenous planning, to design creative activities and engaging content to take forward the learning of the locked-in academic year. She was confident of the new learning possibilities that the online platform provided and pushed forward her belief in the project-based model of learning, which had already been initiated effectively in the Primary grades, and established itself successfully in the Middle School grades during the online learning period. She played an active role from the physical premises, ensuring the administrative functioning of the school, and its constant state of readiness to open, in terms of sanitization and adherence to state protocols, keeping in mind the fluctuating opening dates conveyed by the government. Her students, teachers, and heads of department greatly appreciated her support in terms of her active role in ensuring everyone’s mental well-being through regular sessions with highly recognized mental health professionals and discussions with the school’s mental health team.