On International Women’s Day, we recognise the remarkable women educationists who are transforming India’s learning landscape. As the country rises as a global education hub, these leaders are driving innovation, embracing technology, and fostering holistic growth — shaping students into confident, globally minded citizens ready to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
Rima Singh
Rima Singh, Head of DPS International, is a distinguished educator with over 23 years of experience across India and the UAE. A Delhi University gold medallist, she transitioned from nutrition to education and now leads the first IB-offering DPS school. An IB workshop leader, accreditation chair, and certified evaluator, she champions holistic education rooted in academic excellence, creativity, and strong values. Her vision includes for students to receive an education where they can develop their knowledge and skills, where academic endeavour is encouraged and creativity is nurtured, where values such as respect, honesty and kindness are seen as important.
Aditi Misra
Ms. Aditi Misra, Director of Dharav High School, is a distinguished educationist with over 40 years of experience in teaching and leadership. A postgraduate in History from the University of Delhi with a B.Ed. and M.Ed. Known for her visionary leadership, she has introduced several innovative programs such as the Global Education & Leadership Foundation (tGELF), the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and INTACH collaborations to promote holistic education. She is also deeply committed to inclusive learning through initiatives like Shiksha Kendra, an in-campus afternoon school for underprivileged children. Under her guidance, the school has received multiple accolades, including the EducationWorld Grand Jury Award for Extraordinary Leadership in 2022-23.
Anuradha Govind
Anuradha Govind is recognised for her unique teaching methods, and she has received numerous honours, including the Dr. Radhakrishnan National Award and the Global Education Award. She is a creative thinker and champion for holistic learning, encouraging students' creativity and research. Her leadership at JMIS encourages experiential learning, social responsibility, and community engagement, making her a powerful influence in modern education and social welfare.
Jasmine Gandhi
Billabong inspires youngsters to believe in themselves and achieve their best potential. Educators must assist students understand who they are so that they can express themselves and develop their own views. Jasmine Gandhi works towards the goal of establishing a society in which people learn to understand, accept, and embrace differences, which are at the heart of what makes life so interesting. As an educator, she creates a safe environment for students that encourages risk-taking and the sharing of ideas, allowing them to attain their greatest potential in these areas.
Shikha Sharma
Shikha Sharma advances the goal of Indus Valley Public School to provide a good education. IVPS believes and operates on the principle that each child is an extraordinary creation of the Almighty, endowed with intrinsic characteristics, abilities, and skills that parents and teachers try to discover and improve in order to make them shine like pearls. All activities, whether in the classroom or outside, are intended to enhance observation skills, teach confidence, values, and tolerance, and, most significantly, shape the children's personalities.
Dr. Prabina Rajib is the current Director of the Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH) in Greater Noida. She assumed the role in January 2024, succeeding Dr. Harivansh Chaturvedi, who had served as Director for 25 years.
Professional Profile
Dr. Rajib is a highly respected academician with over two decades of experience, particularly in finance and accounting. Her career highlights include:
- Academic Background: She holds a Ph.D. in Finance from IIT Kharagpur.
- Previous Roles: Prior to joining BIMTECH, she was a Professor and Dean at the Vinod Gupta School of Management (VGSoM), IIT Kharagpur.
- Expertise: Her research focuses on Indian commodity markets (spot and derivatives), commodity hedging strategies, IPO pricing, and foreign direct investment (FDI) entry strategies.
- Global Exposure: She has held overseas teaching assignments at Purdue University (USA), Curtin Business School (Australia), and AIT Bangkok.
- Publications: Dr. Rajib has authored and co-authored books such as Commodity Derivatives and Risk Management (2014) and Stock Exchanges, Investment and Derivatives.
