Meenu Ohlyan is the Vice Principal at Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram, and has been an integral part of the school community since 2016. Over the years, she has played a significant role in shaping the Middle Years programme, bringing both depth and sensitivity to one of the most formative stages in a learner’s journey.

With a strong academic foundation, Meenu holds a Ph.D. and M.A. in English, along with a B.A. (Honours) in Mathematics from the University of Delhi. Her academic journey reflects a unique blend of analytical rigour and literary insight, which informs her approach to both teaching and leadership. She has also pursued professional development through programmes such as the Cambridge PDQ, IBMYP CAT 1 (Leading the Learning), and the IIM Ahmedabad programme on Strategic Leadership for Schools in a Changing Environment.

Prior to her current role, Meenu served as Head of Middle Years, where she led academic and pastoral frameworks that support students through the critical transition from childhood to adolescence. Her work has been instrumental in strengthening pedagogical practices and fostering an environment where learners are encouraged to think critically, act ethically, and grow with confidence.

A former national volleyball player, Meenu brings the values of teamwork, discipline, and resilience into her leadership philosophy. She believes that education must extend beyond the classroom to nurture well-rounded, reflective, and adaptable individuals.

Deeply aligned with the ethos of Shiv Nadar School, Meenu is committed to humanising education in an increasingly complex and technology-driven world, ensuring that empathy, integrity, and purpose remain central to the learning experience.

Sumala Mishra is an educational leader with deep experience in senior school teaching and learning, assessment, and faculty development, committed to preparing young people for a rapidly changing world through rigorous, future-focused education. She has in-depth experience as a pedagogical leader and school assessor, having worked across curricula to strengthen classroom practice, build teacher capacity, and align instruction, assessment and student well-being with whole-school goals. 

She is NET-qualified in Education, a national benchmark for teaching and research aptitude, and holds advanced certifications in educational assessment, along with formal study in school leadership and management. These academic and professional qualifications reflect her belief in being a lifelong learner who grows with her community and models the same commitment to continuous learning that she expects from her students. 

At Shiv Nadar School Gurugram, Sumala believes that every learner must graduate not only with a strong academic foundation but also with the human skills to thrive in life beyond school. For her, empathy, collaboration and leadership are core attributes of a Shiv Nadar School learner, and these values guide the culture she nurtures in Senior Years classrooms, student initiatives, and mentoring structures. She works closely with students, teachers and parents to create learning environments where voices are heard, diverse perspectives are respected, and young people are encouraged to think critically, act ethically and lead with responsibility