Mrs. Sumitra Raghavan

Dean Academics

Mrs. Sumitra, a respected educator and academic with over 4 decades of experience in various prestigious educational institutions across India, where she has served as the Principal. As our Senior Academic Advisor and Mentor, she brings with her a vast array of experience and insight in areas of school leadership, instructional planning and student learning. She is passionate about building a strong learning culture in the school that is strengthened by using innovative pedagogies and adopting continuous professional development and learning amongst the teachers.


Mr. Vijai Krishna Rajagopal

Director

Mr. Vijai Krishna Rajagopal, is an erudite leader & Director of the school. With over 15 years of experience as an academic, he is passionate about enriching teacher practice to impact on student excellence. He holds a Masters Degree in Education with Honours from the University of Western Australia.


Mrs. Vasuma Achar

Principal

Mrs. Vasuma, joined Vidyaniketan in 2002. A Mathematics Lecturer by training, she teaches the students at the Senior Secondary and Secondary levels. As a Coordinator of the Secondary School, her people-centric leadership approach is evident in the collaboration and inclusivity amongst the teachers at the Secondary Level. She is firm believer in helping students develop practical and tangible strategies for their learning.


Mrs. Gayathri H.S.

Vice Principal, Academic Coordinator – Primary School

Mrs. Gayathri, has over two decades of experience as a Chemistry Teacher and has served as a Principal in her last assignment. She is a passionate and exuberant educator. She strongly believes that greater impact can be achieved by having robust processes that accommodate pedagogic research and innovation. She is committed to nurturing a learning culture that focusses on learner engagement while making learning fun and meaningful.

 

Mrs. Rekha Varanasi

Academic Coordinator – Middle School

Mrs. Rekha, is an English Teacher handling classes at the Senior Secondary, Secondary and the Middle School. With an academic experience of more than 2 decades, she is strongly committed to helping students of the Middle School develop strong learning habits and the mindset. As the coordinator of Middle School, she is passionate about motivating her team to adopt effective instructional plans that impact student learning and their social emotional wellbeing.


Mrs. Divyasree

Academic Coordinator – Secondary School

Mrs. Divyasree, teaches English at the Secondary and the Senior Secondary Level. With 15 years of experience, she is a young leader who is enthusiastic and committed. Quintessentially a people’s person, she believes in teamwork and collaboration. As a seasoned academic at the Secondary School, she believes that students need to be inspired to achieve excellence in academics and in a variety of essential life skills.


Mrs. Hemalatha A.G.

Academic Coordinator – Senior Secondary School  

Mrs. Hemalatha, a Chemistry Lecturer with over 20 years of experience at Vidyaniketan, brings with her a strong commitment to our vision. Her belief in providing students with ample support and opportunities to help facilitate their academic growth has been the hallmark of her academic experience in the school. She is keen to infuse technology and pedagogy to influence greater impact in our learners.