Sumit brings over 18 years of experience in international education, including more than a decade serving as an IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, where he oversaw curriculum alignment, assessment practices, and examination processes while supporting systems that encourage reflective practice and continuous programme improvement. Earlier, he served as Head of Examinations, contributing to strengthening examination systems and aligning operational practices with IB expectations, while also engaging in programme evaluation processes, accreditation preparation, teacher capacity building and professional learning, and the use of data to support academic monitoring and student progress. Sumit has also been actively engaged with school evaluation and accreditation processes, with experience supporting and participating in IB programme evaluations as well as CIS, Middle States Association and NEASC accreditation visits, contributing to institutional self-study, evidence collection, and reflective review practices. He holds a Certification in Data Science and Business Analytics from IIT Madras, a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and Management.

Over 16 years of experience in middle and high school education

Reshmi has worked extensively in the field of designing assessments that empower students to take
charge of their own learning. She has also worked as an Instructional Coach, mentoring teachers.
Reshmi has a Master’s degree in Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Education.

Archana is a seasoned psychologist with over 26 years of experience in special education, learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and counselling. She leads a skilled team advancing inclusive education, neuropsychological assessment, IEP planning, vocational programs, and educator training. Archana plays a key role on the CIS Accreditation Team, supporting the school’s alignment with global excellence standards. A recipient of the Eklavya Excellent Educator Award, she is passionately committed to ensuring that every child, regardless of ability, thrives in both school and community.

Saumya brings over 15 years of rich experience in career and college guidance, supporting students in making informed academic and professional choices. She is a UCLA and THE certified Career Counselor with deep expertise in both Indian and international admissions, including the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, and Europe. She has previously established and led the Career and College Guidance function at Good Shepherd International School and has been instrumental in building structured counselling programs, mentoring students from Grades VIII to XII, and enabling successful admissions to globally reputed universities. Saumya is also a skilled trainer in verbal ability and communication, with certifications in TOEFL training and extensive experience in mentoring for exams such as SAT, IELTS, GMAT, and GRE. Her work spans student counselling, parent engagement, curriculum design, and capacity building for educators. Her passion lies in empowering students with clarity, confidence, and direction as they navigate their future pathways.

She brings over two decades of experience in education, strategic communication, and stakeholder engagement, with expertise in fostering meaningful partnerships between schools and families. As Head of Parent Engagement & Communication, she leads the school’s parent engagement strategy, institutional communication, and community outreach, strengthening a culture of trust, collaboration, and transparency. She has played an integral role in Heritage’s CIS re-accreditation journey, contributing to the school’s commitment to continuous improvement and global standards of excellence. Anindyo is an alumna of the Executive Programme in Strategic Communication and Corporate Leadership at IIM Calcutta and holds professional certifications in Child Protection, reflecting her commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and responsive learning environments where every child and family feels valued and supported.

As the HR leader with over 14 years of experience in educational institutions, specializing in building HR systems, strengthening governance, and aligning people strategies with organizational goals. She has led HR across multi-campus schools, driving workforce planning, leadership hiring, performance management, and culture-building initiatives. A passionate reader of leadership, mindfulness, and human behaviour, Tanya brings a thoughtful, people-centric approach that combines strategic vision with operational excellence to build high-trust, growth-oriented workplaces.

Mohan brings over 12 years of experience in maker education, STEM learning, and innovation-led pedagogy across India and internationally. He held leadership roles at MakerGhat (USA), Learning Links Foundation, and Creya Learning, where he led curriculum design, educator development, and large-scale implementation of experiential learning programmes.

He has also contributed to the development of pioneering innovation spaces such as MuSo – Museum of Solutions, Mumbai, and T Works, Hyderabad. As co-founder of RepairShala and advisor to several education ventures, Mohan is passionate about creating learner-centred ecosystems that foster creativity, design thinking, and real-world problem solving.

Over 20 years of experience as a Leader in Education

Ezette is an internationally respected leader in education strategy, redefinition of curriculum and pedagogical change. She has designed and implemented curriculum frameworks internationally, most recently in Australia and the Middle East and was the head of curriculum for the Government of Abu Dhabi. She has also held Directorship and Principal positions in various locations around the world. Ezette holds Master of Education and Bachelor of Arts degrees with a double major in Linguistics and Literature and also holds numerous other graduate diplomas including the Teaching of Reading.