HXLS 64 - Heritage Xperiential Learning School

DR.CHRIS STEVENS

Educational leader with extensive international experience, fostering academic excellence and future-ready learners.

Dr. Chris brings extensive experience in educational leadership across the UK and internationally. Formerly the Headmaster of Bradfield College, one of the UK’s leading independent schools, his distinguished career spans the full educational spectrum—from early years to postgraduate education—providing him with a deep understanding of learning and development at every stage.

A graduate in Modern Languages, Dr. Stevens has lived and worked in France, Italy, India, and the UK, experiences that have shaped his belief in developing globally aware, culturally sensitive, and future-ready learners. His leadership philosophy is centred on fostering academic excellence alongside character development, while balancing the strength of traditional educational values with the opportunities presented by innovation. Passionate about creating dynamic learning environments, he champions the thoughtful integration of innovative teaching methodologies and educational technologies to enhance student engagement and achievement. Above all, he is committed to nurturing every learner’s potential within a strong, inclusive, and values-driven school community.

SANGEETA KAPOOR

Ms. Sangeeta Kapoor as the Principal of Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Sector 64 Campus. With over three decades of experience across leading schools in India and the UAE, Sangeeta brings a deep commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing, inclusive learning and meaningful community engagement. As an educator and leader, she believes in creating learning environments where every child feels seen, valued, inspired and empowered to realise their fullest potential.

SONIA CHAWLA

Sonia has over 20 years of experience in research and education. She holds a Master’s degree in Medicinal Chemistry with two research publications to her credit. Sonia has been instrumental in designing and implementing the school-wide literacy program and assessment framework. She specializes in curriculum designing, teacher coaching, and fostering inquiry-driven, student-centered learning environments.

NIDHI SHARMA

Nidhi Sharma is the Head – Human Resources at Heritage Xperiential Schools, where she has been leading the people and culture function since April 2021. She is responsible for driving strategic HR initiatives across the network, including talent acquisition, organizational development, employee engagement, leadership development, culture transformation, and change management. With over two decades of diverse experience across Education, Telecom, Hospitality, Learning & Development, and HR Consulting, Nidhi brings a unique blend of business acumen and people expertise. Throughout her career, she has successfully led large-scale transformation initiatives, built high-performing teams, and championed people-centric practices that align organizational objectives with employee experience. Her cross-industry exposure has equipped her with deep expertise in talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, and building agile and future-ready organizations. At Heritage Xperiential Schools, Nidhi has been instrumental in leading the people strategy during a period of growth and transformation, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence while supporting the organization’s vision of delivering meaningful educational experiences.

NIDHI MAHAJAN

Nidhi has been in the field of education since 2003, bringing over two decades of experience grounded in empathy and purpose. With a foundation shaped by Science, Psychology, Special education, Vocational Rehabilitation and Career Counselling, she brings both depth and sensitivity to her work. As Head of the Special Educational Needs Department, she is guided by a deep love for children and the conviction that every child counts, and every family’s voice is important. Her work reflects a commitment to inclusion and compassion, where differences are understood rather than merely accommodated. She looks beyond labels to recognise potential, creating spaces where children feel seen, supported, and valued. For Nidhi, education is not just about learning, it is about belonging.

BHAVNA MAGON

A versatile individual, Bhavna has been dedicated to the field of school administration for the past 13 years, honing exceptional organizational skills and an eye for detail. With in-depth knowledge of administrative tasks required for operating an effective school, she plays a crucial role in ensuring its smooth functioning.

MOHAN SAI EDARA

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.

PRERNA SHIVPURI

Over 20 years experience in the field of education.

Prerna has been in the field of education for over 18 years and in the area of Teacher Education since the last seven years. She was one of the founding members of ‘I Am A Teacher’ (IAAT) and was the Head of Academics, IAAT for the Mumbai Centre in American School of Mumbai. Trained in systems thinking and experiential education, Prerna has worked with some of the most progressive schools and organizations of the country such as – Shikshantar School, Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Azim Premji University and The Teacher Foundation, Bangalore. As an educator and a Coach, Prerna has been designing and facilitating experiential training programmes for diverse groups of teachers. She has led several teams of educators and has been involved in conceptualizing and launching innovative Teacher Education programmes across schools and organizations she has worked with. She has experience of working on the Pre- service, the In – service as well as Online Teacher preparation programmes with educators across the country and overseas. Prerna has a Bachelors in Education and has studied Early Childhood care and education. She has also been a student of Conflict transformation and Peace building. Her areas of interest and expertise are Mindfulness in education, Inquiry based learning, Assessments and Early learning pedagogies.

EZETTE GRAUF

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.