Walk into a staff room during Teacher’s Month and you will probably see a familiar scene. Cards on the desk. A cake in the corner. A student’s handwritten note tucked into a diary already crowded with lesson plans, worksheets and reminders. The teacher smiles, says thank you, and goes back to correcting forty notebooks before the next bell rings. We are very good at thanking teachers. I am not sure we are equally good at asking what we owe them. The Job We Keep Expanding Teac

For years, the classroom has been built around a familiar equation: the teacher knows, the student learns. But artificial intelligence is quietly rewriting that equation. Today, a teacher can ask an AI tool to draft a lesson plan, differentiate an activity for different learning levels, translate a resource, generate assessment questions or suggest ways to explain a difficult concept. The question, then, is no longer whether AI will enter the classroom. It already has. The mo

Archana Patil is an accomplished education leader and Vice Principal at Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Kolhapur, with over 18 years of experience in the field of education. As a CBSE Resource Person, she is dedicated to fostering academic excellence, teacher empowerment, and joyful, meaningful learning experiences that nurture students into confident and responsible individuals.

Anubha Srivastava, Principal, Delhi International School Edge, Dwarka, is an educator and leader with 25+ years’ experience. A CBSE Master Trainer and Resource Person, she contributed to CBSE’s Storytelling Pedagogy Module and championed NEP 2020’s play-based learning. Pursuing a PhD at IIT Delhi on storytelling and values, she is a five-time Green School Award recipient and Adobe Creativity Challenge-winning leader.

Chetan Tiwari, Principal of St. Anthony’s School, began his journey in 1995. A dedicated educator, he holds a B.Ed and a Master’s in Ecology & Environment. He served as Secretary of AHLIS, Asst. Secretary of ASISC (North Bengal & Northeast), and CISCE Inspector since 2018. A believer in inclusive, progressive education, he embraces growth with his motto: “Hustle with heart and soul.”

Dr. A. S. Gangwar is the Principal of Delhi Public School, Bokaro Steel City, with 38 years of rich experience in the field of education. Exceptionally qualified, he holds M.Sc., B.Ed., Ph.D. (Hon.) and D.Litt. (Hon.) degrees. He is recognised as a Certified Mediator by the Supreme Court of India and is the recipient of numerous national and international awards for educational leadership. Under his visionary leadership and guidance, DPS Bokaro continues to uphold academic ex

Dr. M Ramachandran has teamed up with Coorg Public School & Pre- University College, Gonikoppal as the Principal to continue its legacy as South India’s premier boarding institution. With over 3 decades of academic mentorship coupled with professional grooming and skilling experiences at IITM, IIM Kolkata and FasTracKids Learning Station, Denver, Colorado(USA), Dr. Ramachandran is passionate to guide students, teachers and parents with future ready skills in the changing dyn

Sukanya Arora is a mental health professional and RCI-registered rehabilitation counsellor with expertise in child, adolescent, and youth mental health. Founder of Youth Mental Health India, she specializes in counselling, life skills education, parent guidance, and school mental health, promoting compassionate and evidence-informed care.

K.K. Ganesh is the Principal of S.B.I.O.A. Public School in Coimbatore. With over 20 years of K-12 experience, he specializes in design thinking and progressive learning. Holding degrees including an M.A. and B.Ed., he previously led ELGI Matriculation School, consistently driving academic excellence and holistic student development.

Shailendra Bhadauria is an educationist, entrepreneur, social worker and institution builder with nearly three decades of experience across education, healthcare, sports and social development. Founder of Maharana Pratap Group of Institutions and Pratap University, he champions future-ready education, entrepreneurship and youth empowerment. His honours include Yuva Udyami Puruskar, Jagran Ratna and Yuva Sikshavid Awards.