The people
who make it real
Names listed in alphabetical order.
Amrita Jaisingh
Amrita Jaisingh has 18+ years of experience in international education as an educator and leader in early years and primary school. She is an IBEN School Consultant, Workshop Leader and CIS International Accreditation Evaluator. Amrita supports school improvement through research-informed curriculum design focusing on Literacy and Mathematics, effective pedagogical practices and rigorous professional development for educators.
Kirandeep Kaur
A former Principal at Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Gurgaon, Kirandeep Kaur brings over two decades of experience in K-12 education. Her areas of expertise include experiential curriculum design, inquiry-based pedagogy, multidisciplinary project development, and building teacher capacity. She is deeply influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy and progressive approaches to student-centred learning.
Rachna Khurana
An international accreditation evaluator with CIS, Rachna Khurana began her professional journey in technology at NIIT before transitioning into the education sector. Her areas of expertise include talent strategy, educator development, teacher onboarding and mentoring, and institutional capacity building. She is deeply committed to designing learning programmes that reinforce and sustain organisational culture.
Raj Singh Bhandal
An Oxford alumnus with 25+ years of experience in finance and technology, and a parent of two Vasant Valley School graduates. He transitioned into educational leadership to rethink how schools serve children, families, and society. He now leads groundbreaking programmes in inclusion and engagement that strengthen school–community ties and expand opportunities for all students.
Rekha Krishnan
A former Principal of Vasant Valley School and Chief Education Officer at Education Today, Rekha Krishnan brings decades of experience in school leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in School Administration from Northwestern University in the USA. Her areas of expertise include leadership development, strategic planning, and educator capacity building. Deeply interested in how people learn, she is known for her engaging storytelling, warmth, and sense of humour.
Sharmila Dasgupta
With over two decades of experience in the education sector, Sharmila Dasgupta brings deep expertise in school operations and institutional management. Her areas of interest include process management, policy implementation, and fostering meaningful school-community partnerships that strengthen student outcomes. She holds a Diploma in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Psychology.
Sumeeta Ghosh
An IIT Kharagpur alumnus, Sumeeta Ghosh brings extensive experience in technology, having worked with firms like Accenture, Citicorp, and HCL across India, the UK, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Her areas of expertise include technology integration in teaching and learning, curriculum design and development, and promoting the safe and ethical use of technology in education.
Vishnu Karthik
An education leader with over 20 years of experience in school leadership and institution building, Vishnu Karthik is a former Co-founder of Heritage International Xperiential School and has set up multiple school campuses across India. A Harvard alumnus, his work focuses on experiential learning, cognitive science, and the design of learning environments. He is a widely published voice on education and parenting.
A Note from the Co-founder
This is, without question, the most exciting time in human history to be an educator.
I know that sounds like something people say. But I mean it in a very specific sense. The world is changing faster than our institutions — and that gap between the world as it is and the school as it was designed is exactly where the most important work of our generation sits. For those of us who believe that education is the most powerful lever we have, this moment is not a crisis. It is an invitation.”

– Vishnu Karthik,
Co-founder, Vasant Valley Schools,
Gurgaon Campuses
The people
behind the vision
Jennifer Thompson
Jennifer (Jenni) Thompson brings wide-ranging experience as an international educator over 6 continents, having operated with a variety of National and International curricula. Her particular focus has been on developing socially competent and morally responsible learners from a young age. Since resigning her position with the Council of International schools, she has been an advisor to, and a Board member of, Queen Mira International School in Madurai.
Kaye Jacob
A former Principal of Woodstock School, Mussoorie, and Director of the American International School in Cairo, Kaye Jacob brings over 35 years of experience in education. Her areas of expertise include school leadership, curriculum development, and educator capacity building. She holds a Master’s degree in Educational Policy and Administration from the University of Minnesota.
Mandeep Singh
With nearly three decades at Western Illinois University, Mandeep Singh has built a distinguished career in teaching and research. His areas of expertise include the impact of technology and social networking on marketing, digital engagement, word-of-mouth communication, and evaluation strategies for online platforms. He also consults with small enterprises on business and marketing initiatives.
Marwa Elgezery
An educational leader and scholar, Dr. Marwa Elgezery is an IBEN Evaluation Leader for the PYP, MYP, and DP programmes, and a CIS and WASC accreditor. Her areas of expertise include international education, bilingual learning, school governance, and inclusive schooling. She is also an adjunct lecturer at the University of Tsukuba, Japan.
Nigel Green
A former Senior Lecturer in Physical Education at Liverpool John Moores University and former Chair of the International Physical Literacy Association, Nigel Green has trained teachers and delivered professional development across the UK, India, China, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, and beyond. His areas of expertise include physical literacy, physical education pedagogy, and curriculum development.
Sumit Majumder
An educator in robotics, pre-engineering, and physics, Sumit Majumder brings 18 years of experience in the electronics industry in the Greater Boston area, with a focus on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS). His areas of expertise include STEM education, engineering design, and applied physics. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University.