Ms. Monica Sagar is the Director Principal - Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon and Director - The Magic Years. Driven by the belief that education is not just the development of academic potential, but also equally, the humane, social, emotional, aesthetic, physical, and the spiritual potential of each student, her approach to work centres around ensuring the holistic development of her staff and students. With her empathetic, fair, and approachable manner, she is a firm favourite amongst her students and ex-students.

A gold-medallist Master’s in Economics from Punjab University, she has also completed multiple levels of training from IBDP. She was previously the Vice Principal and HOD of IBDP Economics at The Shri Ram School (Moulsari Campus), where she worked for 16 years. Ms. Sagar was also conferred the Principal of the Year award by the Indian Education Awards.

An avid reader, she is inspired by Kahlil Gibran, Maya Angelou, and Richard Bach.

Sameer Arora is the Vice Principal, Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon. Sameer is a natural leader, a collaborator, and an educator with over 24 years of the school experience. He firmly believes that the purpose of his life is to help children and people under his care find and attain their goals.

Sameer has a Master’s degree in Commerce and a degree in education. He has also attained a “Certificate in Leadership” from Columbia Business School and “Understanding Leadership” from International Baccalaureate. He has experience in establishing travel-based start-ups to offer experiential education programmes to the youth and has travelled to over 20 countries. He has also Led “Unlock Hour”, an educational programme run by the National Geographic Channel as their Project Head, India.

He has received the Duke of Edinburgh Award for his distinguished voluntary services to the Asian Regional Space Settlement Design Competition and Punarjyot (an organisation working on reviving peace dialogue between India and Pakistan through academic and cultural exchange.)  He has also been awarded Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction for excellence by the National Society of High School Scholars, USA, and the “Inspirational Educator Award” by the International Alliance of Counsellors & Educators. 

As a prolific speaker and passionate educator, he has been invited on multiple platforms by ed-tech companies, higher-ed institutes, and trade commissions of governments of different countries to express his opinion and share his expertise with the larger community. He likes to spend his free time with his dog, books, and music.

Lt Col Abhijit Banerjee, SM (Retd) is the Head of Administration & Operations of the school. He’s an army veteran with a varied experience spanning over 22 years and has joined the team in 2024.

Abhijit has tenanted various important appointments in Administrative, Operational, Instructional and International Defence Cooperation roles. He was awarded ‘Sena Medal’ for his gallantry in Counter Insurgency and Counter Terrorism Operations. He has been an instructor at the elite Armoured Corps College and School and Counter Insurgency & Counter Terrorism Battle Schools. He has also held the position of Joint Director (Security) at the sensitive Interim National Command Post and Joint Director (IDC) wherein he carried International Defence Cooperation with the foreign countries. He has a proven track record in Project Management, Learning & Development and Change Management.

He is an alumnus of prestigious “OTA - Chennai”, “FMS - Delhi” and “IIM - Lucknow”. Also he’s a sports enthusiast  with a passion for learning new things and enjoys long drives

Vandana Vadera is Head - Early Years at Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon. In 2012, Vandana joined the school as a founding member. She continues to bring innovative practices with diverse learning opportunities. With her calm and pleasant demeanour, the Early Years section is seen blossoming as a place where children explore the world around them with happiness and zeal.

She did her post-graduation in Dietetics from Lady Irwin College and served as a dietician in various hospitals. Driven by her inherent passion for children and a creative bend towards education, she completed her studies in Early Years education, and worked with Preschools of repute for five years. Her experience with children, innovative approach towards teaching, and ability to mentor other teachers made her rise to the role of a Senior Mentor.

A deep understanding of how teachers can become facilitators and how children learn in a congenial environment led her to take up the responsibility of the Pre-primary coordinator at the Shiv Nadar School. She was promoted as the Head of Early Years in 2016 with the vision to cultivate a safe and nurturing environment for children and teachers. She has continued to expand her knowledge in supporting young children through their emotional, social and academic development by undergoing training and through study tours, both within and outside India.

She believes in living in harmony with nature and has learnt decoupage art to transform her old furniture and restore them. During the pandemic, she conducted sessions on hygiene, safety, and literacy to engage neighbourhood children. She loves to spend time with her family and playing with her pet dog.

Reena Pant, a founding member of the Shiv Nadar School Gurgaon, heads the Primary Years. With a passion for teaching and learning, she believes in creating a positive, fun, and challenging environment where learners are free to explore, question and express.

She holds a Bachelor in Science degree and a Bachelor in Education from the University of Rajasthan. She started her teaching career almost 20 years back and has had the opportunity to teach in different parts of the country.

She is driven by the belief that all learners must be provided with the best school experience which supports the improvement of their learning outcomes. The dynamic environment that we are living in further strengthens her purpose of empowering the learners with the habits of the mind, which will hold them in good stead in life. As an educator and a leader, she is on a lifelong journey of learning. These words by Alvin Toffler strongly resonate with her, “The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn and relearn.”

To constantly engage and push the learners to reach their optimal, she feels it is equally important to keep learning and growing as an educator. She enjoys listening to music, reading books, and spending time with family.

Aditi Chopra leads the People and Culture team at Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon, and has been associated with the organisation since May 2016. She demonstrates her capabilities in managing overall HR Operations, Recruitment, Professional Development, Performance Management, and Employee Relations.

She brings 17 years of dynamic experience in handling various HR functions like Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Training and Development, and Employee Engagement. Aditi is proficient in implementing HR policies and procedures and handling day-to-day administrative functions.

Her experience forte spans several corporate groups including Quality Assurance Institute (QAI), Macmillan Publishing Solutions, Redington, and ALICO (UAE). In her last assignment, she worked with SpiceJet Ltd as Manager - Human Resources. Aditi is self-motivated, passionate, and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality output, ensuring 'commitment' as a core element.

Alongside her professional skills, she keeps herself engaged for a healthy life. Her main interests comprise travelling and listening to music. She is fond of food and even likes to try new recipes and cuisines.

Sukanya Banerjee is the Parent Partnership Officer at Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram. A creative individual with many talents, Sukanya brings her diverse work experience in teaching and communication to the role. She coordinates with various stakeholders and ensures that they have an enriching experience through their interactions with the school. 

A teacher at heart, Sukanya has over five years of experience as a faculty of English and has taught the CBSE and IBDP curricula to senior school students at the Shiv Nadar School, Gurugram for three years. She is a CENTA TPO winner for 2019 and 2020 and has conducted many sessions as a master trainer for the organization. Her teacher training sessions have been recognised by faculty from across the country.

Sukanya is a dedicated academic with a Master's in English Literature and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. Her work in the field of translation and music has been published by two ISSN journals. She continues to pursue research work in her capacity as an educator. 

Her background in English literature has given Sukanya a stronghold over communication. Moreover, she has nearly five years of experience in content writing, marketing, communications, and outreach. Sukanya understands the impact that the right words can have. Currently, she is working on creating a seamless communication experience for the school, formulating teacher training modules and classroom interaction strategies. 
 
She believes that a positive and supportive community is essential for fruitful learning and is committed to the cause of creating a healthy and inclusive learning environment for all children. Apart from her work arena, Sukanya loves to engage with her students, spend time with her dog and explore musical genres. 

Tanushree is the Head of the Career Guidance Centre at Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon. Her 20 years of experience has helped her to logically evaluate the students’ interests, personality and aptitude, guiding them to select the appropriate programs and the right fit universities.

She has completed her Masters in Personnel Management (MPM). Prior to joining Shiv Nadar School, Tanushree was with the Taj Group of Hotels deputed at IHM - Aurangabad, which has an academic tie-up with the University of Huddersfield, UK. She was the Head of Placement and also handled the additional responsibility of training students across all years.

She is a founder member of Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon and has handled multiple roles in the organization beginning with the Human Resource department, and then handling the School Admissions for 5 years. She has also led the Parent Partnership Office, which was conceptualized under her leadership, wherein her role was to bridge the gap between school and parents to ensure collaborative functioning. 

Tanushree has completed programs to keep herself abreast with the upcoming trends. In her current role, she has been invited to various national and international sessions to share her experiences as a college guidance counsellor. Students of Shiv Nadar School, Gurgaon under her guidance have been placed in globally recognized universities with attractive scholarships.

She believes the right attitude is what matters the most in today’s world. Her life revolves around her husband and daughter and her idea of enjoyment is to spend time with her family.