Ms. Devyani Jaipuria is the Pro Vice Chairperson of Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, and DPS International, Gurugram, as well as the Chairperson of Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, Vidhyadhar Nagar, and Gurugram.
She is an Edu-leader and Industrialist, known for her innovative leadership in establishing DPS International, which offers a comprehensive K-12 IB education. In addition to her educational roles, Ms. Jaipuria is the full-time Director at Devyani Food Industries Ltd. and serves as a Director at both the Pravah Skill Development Centres and the healthcare vertical of RJ Corp.
She is also the founder of the Aliya Charitable Trust and Shiksha Kendra, demonstrating her commitment to social welfare. Her multifaceted contributions position her as a leading figure in education and philanthropy.
Dr. Aditi Misra is a distinguished educational leader with an extensive career spanning 40 years, currently serving as the Director of Dharav High School, Gurugram.
Throughout her illustrious career, she has held key positions at esteemed institutions including Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, Dharav High School, Ajmer Road, Delhi Public School International Gurugram, Dharav High School, Vidhyadhar Nagar, where she has consistently been a strong advocate for academic excellence.
Under her visionary leadership, Dharav High School, Jaipur, has achieved remarkable success, including producing city toppers for two consecutive years. As the school expands its presence in Gurugram, she remains steadfast in her commitment to holistic education and innovative teaching practices. Her dedication continues to empower students to thrive in an increasingly dynamic world. Awarded prestigious accolades in the field of education, Ms Misra is also a spokesperson for the holistic well-being of both students and teachers. A visionary ahead of her time, she possesses a keen eye for future developments in education. Her significant contributions to the educational landscape firmly establish her as a prominent leader in shaping the future of education and educational landscape.
Ms. Sapna Dhawan is a child-centric school leader with over three decades of distinguished service in education, having shaped the culture, character, and co-scholastic life of Delhi Public School, Sector 45, Gurgaon, one of India's most respected K-12 institutions. She served as Headmistress of the Middle Wing before taking on the role of Dean, Student Welfare, where she held overall charge of all co-scholastic activities, chaired the Internal Complaints Committee, and led the Cyber Cell, Alumni Cell, and Life Skills Programmes. As Associate Director, she now brings that same pastoral warmth and operational rigour to working closely with leadership teams across Dharav Schools, Jaipur and Gurugram, and DPS Sector 45, Gurgaon, driving parity in co-scholastic practices and championing best-practice adoption across all four institutions.
An accomplished theatre artist and choreographer, Ms. Dhawan pairs a strong academic foundation in the sciences — an M.Sc. in Chemistry and B.Sc. from Jammu University, along with a B.Ed. — with postgraduate diplomas in Business Administration and Computer Programming, moving with equal ease between policy formulation, student mentorship, and new-age digital tools. Her areas of expertise span student welfare and pastoral care, crisis intervention and safeguarding, co-scholastic programme design, global exchange and institutional partnerships, and technology-enabled learning and governance.
Among her major initiatives, she has championed hands-on innovation spaces such as SPACE, SCRAP Lab, and the Atal Tinkering Lab; steered the school's Global Leadership Programme and International Student Exchange Programme; and nurtured multi-layered heritage and civic-education partnerships with INTACH and ITIHAAS. Her contributions have been recognised with the Rex Karamveer Puruskar Jyoti Award, the Progressive Educator Award, the KIDEX Leadership Excellence Award, and the Excellence in Student Wellbeing and Happiness Award, alongside her role as Vice President of Reconnecting With Your Culture, Asia, India.
Well-travelled, articulate, and globally networked, Ms. Dhawan is a future-ready voice for Indian school education — one who places every decision, programme, and partnership in service of the child.
Ms. S. Anjum brings thirty years of rich experience in school education. Holding a Master’s degree in Chemistry, she served as Dean Academics at Delhi Public School, Sector‑45, Gurgaon, where she coordinated all CBSE academic, examination, and compliance processes, led curriculum standardization, and integrated Inquiry‑Based Learning for the 21st‑century classroom.
In her current role with the Dharav Group of Schools, she focuses on designing and implementing consistent processes that standardize academic practices, assessment frameworks, and instructional quality across all schools, maintaining high standards of excellence throughout.
A published author for both NCERT‑aligned and international curricula, she continues to integrate reflection and systemic coherence into school practices, ensuring consistency and a shared academic vision across the group.
Ms. Ritu Jawa, a passionate educator with over two decades of experience, currently serves as the Principal of Dharav High School, Gurugram. A lifelong learner, she firmly believes in embracing challenges that lead to both personal evolution and Institutional growth. Beginning her journey in education as a Class Teacher, Ms. Jawa holds deep respect for every teacher's pivotal role in the school ecosystem.
In various Leadership roles, she has consistently strived to build an environment where happiness prevails, collaboration thrives, and productivity flourishes. Her work in Curriculum Design & Innovation has significantly improved students’ performance, empowered teachers through training, and cultivated a positive and dynamic teaching-learning environment.
An Alumna of Lady Shri Ram College, her academic foundation in Psychology and specialization in Guidance & Counselling empower her to champion mental wellness and emotional resilience within the learning community. Her artistic sensibility, shaped by a degree in Fashion Designing, brings a unique creative dimension to her professional persona. She believes, ‘We must wear our smile like our signature, and our mindset like our strength’.
A trained Kathak dancer and choreographer, Ms. Jawa has conceptualized and directed numerous performances, weaving her creative vision into the cultural fabric of the institutions she serves. Her language development workshops, especially at the Elementary level, and her pivotal role in designing the Foundational, Primary, and Middle Years Curricula, showcases her breadth of expertise and deep understanding of developmental needs. Ms. Jawa strongly believes that redefining and introspecting one’s work is an important tool for growth—both personal and collective.
Her philanthropic involvement includes supporting the educational needs of differently-abled students, reflecting her deep connection to social causes and her inclusive outlook. These experiences have enriched her interactions with learners, deepening her empathy and insight.
Her mantra for life continues to be - ‘Karma is the eternal assertion of human freedom. Our thoughts, our words, and our deeds are the threads of the net which we throw around ourselves!’
Ms. Harmeet Kaur Chandhok, a dedicated educator with nearly two decades of experience, currently serves as the Headmistress at Dharav High School, Gurugram. Known for her engaging teaching style and strong commitment to student growth, she brings valuable expertise and a fresh perspective to her role.
During her remarkable 16-year tenure at Delhi Public School, Gurgaon, she made a significant impact as an Economics teacher, fostering critical thinking and a love for the subject among her students. As a coordinator for High School students, she demonstrated her skill at handling challenging situations.
Continuously exploring innovative methods to engage students, she seamlessly blends traditional values with modern educational practices to prepare them for the future. Her collaborative problem-solving approach and openness to challenges have made her a trusted and approachable figure among parents, colleagues, and students alike. As Headmistress, she leads with dedication, positivity, and a vision for transformative education.
Ms. Pratibha Singh serves as the Senior Mistress at Dharav High School, Gurugram bringing over 16 years of experience as a primary teacher at Delhi Public school, Gurgaon.
She is dedicated to delivering child-centred education that fosters curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence. With her dazzling smile, immense warmth, dedication and devotion to teaching, she has been instrumental in nurturing the mind and personality of the little angels of the Primary Wing to the core.
As a coordinator for Primary School, she has facilitated communication between parents and teachers efficiently. She organises all kinds of events with aplomb. She is highly motivated to implement her vast teaching and leadership experience for the all-round development of the students. She firmly believes in creating a pleasant environment to ensure the honing of both curricular and co-curricular aspects of the students.
