Dr. Chitkara is a lifelong learner, innate leader, and team player, with an extensive experience of over 19 years in the educational field, and strong academic credentials, which include Bachelor of Arts (Humanities), Diploma in Textile Designing, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Master of Arts in Education, and Doctor of Education (PhD).
Through her research and subsequent thesis on “Using Students’ Feedback to Improve Teaching Effectiveness based on Kaizen Philosophy of Continuous Improvement”, Dr. Chitkara emphatically highlighted the significance of collecting, analysing, and using feedback of students for continual elevation of teaching and schooling mechanisms. Out of the four research papers written by her, two have been published and two have been presented at the International Level.

Her paper on “Use of Students’ Feedback in Improving Teaching Effectiveness” has been published by Turkish Online Journal, whereas her paper on “The Role of Students’ Feedback in Improving Teaching Effectiveness: A Thoughtful Study through Kaizen’s Philosophy” has been published by Sambodhi Journal. In this regard, Dr. Chitkara presented her insights through her informative paper on “Students’ Feedback for Improving Teaching Effectiveness: A Thoughtful Study through Kaizen’s Philosophy” at the international conference organised by the Management Department, IMS Ghaziabad University Course Campus. Another paper titled “The Importance of Students’ Feedback for Teaching Effectiveness: Survey Methodology”, was presented by her at the international conference organised by Poornima University, Jaipur.

As the building block of CIS, Dr. Chitkara is actively engaged in devising strategies, modes, and means of education. She tactfully maneuvers the admission processes and executes all academic and administrative activities, which include implementation of curriculum, bi-monthly planners, dosages, and worksheets, non-scholastic and co-curricular methodologies, research and development of curriculum and developing and reviewing different teaching methodologies. Dr. Chitkara’s focus further lies on the latest technological advancement, on the grounds of which, she successfully initiated Online Support Services for parents and teachers at CIS. She additionally emphasises on MOOCs, app-based coding, online communicative learning tool usage, online content creation, and online assessment, for enhancing the efficacy of various educational mechanisms. Correspondingly, heading and supervising the Digital Skilling for Educators programme under CBSE’s Carte-Blanche School Project 2023-24, Dr. Honey herself remains a qualified Microsoft Educator.

As a righteous woman, Dr. Chitkara has invariably led her team with grace and honesty. Her commendable vision and steadfast determination to edify the scholars, faculty, and society alike have been constant sources of inspiration for everyone around her. It is for this reason that she has been rightly felicitated with numerous awards and honours. She has achieved the “National Leadership Award” for leadership in co-curricular education, which was presented to her by ScoolStars. She has also been awarded the “Teachers Glory Award-2020” by Universal Business School for her exemplary contribution in the field of education. Moreover, Dr. Chitkara was bestowed with the prestigious “Excellence in Instructional Leadership Award” by the Adoption of Social Media in Academia (ASMA) organization at “India’s Inspiring Teachers’ Awards 2021”.

Her involvement in effectively ameliorating the education sector additionally made her the proud recipient of “EEC Award 2022”, which was presented to her for her outstanding contributions to the sector by Azvasa, Credo Learnings, Acer, Quest and Ek Updesh Media & CED. The dedicated educationist was also awarded the coveted “Outstanding Leadership Award 2023”, bestowed upon her by EGN INDIA, Study ‘n’ Learn. Not to mention, Dr. Chitkara’s distinct perspectives on teaching and student edification have been applauded by many other renowned organisations across fields, which includes RED FM 93.5 that conferred upon her the prestigious “Tricity Educators’ Award 2023”. A Certificate of Recognition was further awarded to Dr. Chitkara for her significant efforts and contribution in school education by Elets at the Elets Education Innovation Summit. Notably, Dr Chitkara was also recognised for rendering her distinguished support during Month-Long Mass Celebration of World Children’s Day 2023, as she received the Award of Appreciation from the Honourable Chairperson of Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights (CCPCR). Not to mention, serving as a testament to Dr. Chitkara’s visionary persona as a teacher, mentor, and leader, the Department of Education honoured Dr. Chitkara with the coveted State Award on the notable occasion of Teachers’ Day 2023. Also, in the month of November 2023, FairGaze in its monthly edition of Scoolastic News Magazine published an insightful article on “Chitkara International School’s Soft Skills Readiness Curriculum Promises Future”, authored by Dr Honey Chitkara & Dr Niyati Chitkara, Director, Chitkara International School, Chandigarh and Panchkula. Also, under her diligent guidance, Chitkara International School won the First Rank in Education World India School Ranking 2023-24 in the Co-Ed Day School Category.

With great sincerity, Dr. Chitkara also actively promotes the internationalisation of education and believes in collaborating with reputable international organisations for the ultimate benefit of learners. In this regard, Dr. Chitkara has engaged in student exchange programs like the USA East Coast Career Exploratory Programme. She has further attended the Model United Conference at Stanford University, USA, School Immersion Program in UK, and Language Expedition Programme in Switzerland with school students, rendering worthwhile learning experiences and exposure to students.
Dr. Chitkara has served as the resourceful Mentor for the promising EDUREFORM Project of the European Union and Erasmus+ Programme, which aims at mitigating the impact of the fourth industrial revolution on the field of teaching.

As an integral member of the Mentor team from CIS, Dr Honey is actively involved in conducting trainings on the school’s pedagogical tools like “Brainwork” and “Multi-perspective Teaching (MPT)” at the project’s national and international partner institutions, including the EDUREFORM’s first Vocational Training at CIS, Chandigarh, the 3-Day vocational training at Chitkara University, Punjab and the project’s third vocational training at Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra. By dint of her flair for writing and vast educational knowledge, Dr Honey further has contributed and co-authored the promising chapters “Brainwork”, “Multi-perspective Teaching”, and “The Teaching Interplay for honing analytical, critical and creative thinking skills” that have been included in the enriching EDUREFORM Handbook for Innovative Pedagogy. Not to mention, in her endeavours of promoting teaching excellence, Dr Chitkara has delivered the innovative lesson plan “STEM-SET-GO” at the groundbreaking EDUREFORM Expo, held at Chitkara University that elucidated the effective incorporation of STEM-based learning in classrooms.

Indubitably, her research-based ideas and strategies for merging academics and co-curricular activities at CIS make her an effective yet complete facilitator, educator, and leader. In the very essence, Dr. Chitkara ardently believes that “Education exists everywhere, from the informal environment of family to the formal wings of the school; it is continuous, bonded and grand…”

Her knowledge and experience of more than 8 years in handling students and dealing with student-centred aspects are invaluable to the school. She possesses an eternal passion for learning and at no time lets her determination subside in her pursuit of excellence. Her profile boasts of Post Graduation in Geology and Bachelors’ in Education. Having taken and successfully completed Cambridge International Examination Professional Development Course (July 2015), she is well-equipped to meet new and futuristic challenges. She fervently takes time out to train teachers, apprise them about contemporaneous and futuristic educational requirements, and ensure that the quality of operations is always upheld and maintained. She has additionally introduced the Cambridge Primary curriculum very tactfully and effectively for Cygnets (Sr. K.G) which solidifies comprehensive development of the little ones.

Ms. Alka Thapa commenced her journey as a teacher in Kindergarten and later happened to lead a team of daring and dedicated teachers who believed that teaching is a two way process where not only the students but the teachers also undergo a continuous journey of learning experiences. Her insightfulness and vision have made it possible to implement newfangled and highly efficient ways of working that certainly ensure huge success. Her sheer dedication has helped school develop into a colourful world of knowledge. She and her team have created an enthusiastic environment and made learning a happy journey for each child.

A Post Graduate in Statistics and a Science graduate, his avid engrossment in the education system, led him to carve a niche in devising learning techniques for the students. He has initiated educational ERP for schools, colleges and universities, thus, coming up with a distinctive concept which is School Pad and College Pad. This concept has assisted in bridging the gap between parents and the school.

Apart from this, he also believes in experiential learning. With innovative event organisation, he renders an out-of-the-box learning environment to the students. TEDx and a session on Mumbai Dabbawalas are some of his initiatives that promoted influential ideas and have also helped in fabricating life skills on the part of students. Over the years, he has strengthened guest relations with the promotion of School Academy Industry Interface (SATT) where he and his team liaison with leading industry professionals who share their best practices at a challenging platform and thus build a substantial academic industry. Overseeing admissions as Admissions Director, he regularly engages with prospective and existing parents to provide vision and direction of present and future education scenarios. His ebullient and hospitable disposition helps resolve parents’ grievances at entry and exit levels as well. He conducts training and seminars for staff members to instil positive team morale and leadership skills. The whole process is documented through noteworthy PowerPoint Presentations which furnish explicit penetration of the school’s vision into the audience. His strong association with the press and a fine blend of corporate experience has resulted in devising deep strategies for promoting, marketing and building a positive brand image for CIS.

In amalgamation with the Office of International affairs, he is also associated with the Students’ Exchange program and assist in supplying pragmatic exposure to students through international visits. He believes in giving unprecedented experience to students and so he can undoubtedly be called a promoter of the avant-garde.

Moreover, she outstandingly holds to her credit a Master’s degree in Biotechnology and a Master’s Degree in Education along with a rich teaching experience of more than 11 years for which she renders her assistance in framing, designing, working and conducting various Science and Technology-based projects and programmes. Furthermore, she has also worked as a TEK8 curriculum developer and is proficient in statistics and data analysis.

As the SPOC (Sole Point of Contact) of grades 1 to 8, she is the perfect connect and solution for parents, students and teachers, providing guidance to students on academic goals and educational issues. She also initiates classroom regulation and etiquette among students through her affectionate and pleasing countenance. With consummate knowledge, she is efficient in individual handling of students’ academic needs and thrives to derive innovative ways to make an individual student discover a new concept and a new way to learn at every step. With an expert hand in statistical techniques and research-based approaches, she has remarkably won accolades for her contribution to the school.

She enjoys the credit of solely constructing and successfully managing, supervising and running the Department of Hindi for the past 10 years and also an efficient Research and Development co-ordinator. She has been experimenting with new and novel teaching-learning techniques with evolving time and needs to support individualised learning and help students explore the zenith. Her innovation of teaching and learning modes reach out to every possible subject and range from book designing to tech-savvy methods. She oversees and administers the varied Olympiads and Competitive Examinations with full fervour and strategic implementation. As a SPOC (Sole Point of Contact), her motherly and loving disposition motivates the students and makes it easy for them to scale through the demands of learning. Moreover, she duly ensures the ethical conduct of research and for establishing and maintaining a culture of compliance and integrity among faculty, staff and students.

Theme based Annual Function, Annual Sport Meets; varied levels of Competitions are functional under her able guidance, supervision and creative proposals. She has been providing the school with invaluable and innumerable suggestions, co-curricular planners, and ideas in her 8 years tenure and has been rigorously working towards building teamwork, gamesmanship, self-discipline and hard work in every student through non-formal and informal ways of co-curricular. She also serves as a uniting force by connecting University and Industry to school with respect to co-curricular through the innovative idea of SQUADS at CIS where the students put into practice their varied talents and learn with experts. She is an extremely talented and creative art educator, motivating her students to elevate with their imagination.

A dedicated and hardworking General Physician, she organises health camps in association with Indus Hospital for the students. She fervently organizes counselling sessions for students, teachers and even for non-teaching staff to enhance their knowledge on health issues according to the need of the hour. With several articles from the doctor’s desk, she unveils important facts about health, food and nutrition. She inculcates versatile capabilities to run the Health Department of the school effectively. She believes good health to be one of the major factors to attain success in life.

An advocate for experiential learning, Mr Verma passionately believes in the fusion of practical application and education. Through his adept organiSation of educational and industrial visits and his leadership in the Office of Alumni, he curates and offers unparalleled practical learning experiences to the student community.

His deep involvement in shaping the academic framework of the school extends far beyond conventional means. Mr Verma leverages the power of online platforms and technology to refine and innovate the educational landscape, empowering students with an enriched digital learning experience that goes beyond the traditional classroom setting. His strategic use of digital tools and platforms ensures an enriched learning environment and effective engagement, propelling the school’s academic excellence into the modern, digital era.

Currently filling the position of Director and handling the Office of Architecture & Design, he is fervent in providing futuristic structural design to the stakeholders of the school. He has numerous years of experience in interior designing, stage & backdrop designing and other works of art. This expertise in designing and painting made him the winner of the First Prize in the Annual Art Exhibition of GCA Chandigarh in 2002 and of the Second Prize in Annual Art Exhibition 2003 of GCA, Chandigarh.

Passion for innovation and research made him a part of ‘Flux Asia’, an international exhibition of painting and sculpture at the Fine Art Museum of Punjab University, Chandigarh and a group show at Nandan Art Gallery, Kala Bhawan, Kolkata. He has also participated in ‘Pratiti’, another group show at Birla Art Gallery, Kolkata and an exhibition at Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh

Sudarshan Pal is dedicated and enthusiastic to get the job done to a high standard that tends to accomplish goals with a greater work ethic. It is his architectural zeal that exerted a major role in creating and designing each and every artistic corner of CIS. He has dispensed his creativity in the designing of art spaces like CLIL Lab (Language lab), Brain-shaped Auditorium, Sports Complex, Amphitheatre (Open Air Theatre) along with learning walkways and hallways at Chitkara University and Chitkara International School. His experimentation is indicative of the synthetic style of modern art and can be seen stretching from various painted wall murals and monuments to other aesthetically composed learning studios of the University and School.

She holds a Master’s Degree in English Literature and B.Sc. in Medical Science. Through her fervent involvement in the editing and scripting of school’s letters, circulars, desk letters, invitations, etc., she renders undeniable excellence to each piece of writing. Her phenomenal work as the Quality Evangelist, too, has induced exemplary audit practices at CIS and facilitated the smooth functioning of the school’s tight-knit departments. Among her many contributions remain the all-encompassing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the school for Induction and Capacity Building Programme and Document and Record Control.

She is a committed and resourceful educationist, who, on account of her meritorious contributions towards the cause of quality education, has been bestowed upon the coveted “Futuristic Faculty of India” Award by ReTHINK INDIA. Her admirable experiments with writings have often led her to create strong and compelling texts on education and other matters of significance, which have served and continue to serve as golden references of excellence. Taking her incredible journey as a writer forward, she has co-authored the book “EDUREFORM Handbook for Innovative Pedagogies”, under the EDUREFORM Project of Erasmus+ Programme, European Union, of which she is also the Mentor partner from Chitkara International Schools to the groundbreaking project. The stalwart lead is further credited to have created the school’s all-inclusive “Industry Immersion Handbook”.

Through her dedicated initiatives and supervision, she indeed remains an integral part of the school’s Core Team, as she navigates her teammates towards success with her impressive endeavours.

He graduated with a degree in Humanities and a diploma in ITI stenography (English). After 15 years of experience as a Field Investigator and Manager at a reputed private company, Mr Kumar joined the Chitkara family and is still dispensing his services to ensure maintained capacious infrastructure and hygiene in the school.

Mr Rakesh is an asset in so many ways, he frequently holds workshops for support staff to improve housekeeping work, build teamwork, situation and conflict management, professional communication and so on.

As a resolutely dedicated administrator, she strives to promote CIS as a strong brand in school education and promote its best educational practices. Inculcating effective communication, leadership and issue-resolution skills, she manoeuvres parent-school relationships in an effective manner.

She is deeply involved in the development of strategies for planning & smooth implementation of various administrative policies. She regularly engrosses with the school’s worthy parents to provide vision and direction of the education framework and other administrative requirements.

Her buoyant and hospitable countenance helps resolve parents’ grievances and queries in a prompt and fruitful manner. She is a patient listener and addresses all the concerns relating to students effortlessly.

She is a results-driven professional, with numerous years of experience in the field of education. With B. Com & M.B.A degree wedged to her credit; she is a technology savvy individual. She excels in making PowerPoint presentations that furnish explicit penetration of the school’s vision into the audience. Quality is her main area of persona. She has actively contributed to the Accreditation process. Also, she regularly helps in achieving the quality objectives through well-reasoned audits, evaluations, and analyses of operational areas.

With such a utilitarian experience, she assists in the development and smooth functioning of the school’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system which is the most effective mode of communication between the school and the school parent. She also renders her avid support in tracking and uploading various circulars, planners and academic resources to keep up with well-equipped communication and information exchange in and around the school. Her benefaction unequivocally displays her resourcefulness in the direction of contributing towards providing a hassle-free online experience to all the stakeholders.

This accolade harmonises splendidly with his D. El. Ed (Diploma in Elementary Education) from SCERT CHD, an embodiment of his comprehensive understanding of educational nuances.

A resplendent career of over six years at CIS is a testament to Mr Singh’s pivotal role in nurturing a culture of sportsmanship within the institution. Yet, his influence transcends the realm of administration. Mr Singh dons the mantle of a consummate Fencing athlete and coach, a Senior National Medalist par excellence, underscoring his prowess in the competitive arena. Mr Singh’s unparalleled dedication extends beyond medals and titles; he has unfailingly supported numerous young aspirants in their sports endeavours. His exceptional mentorship qualities have illuminated the path for burgeoning athletes, guiding them towards their personal zeniths. Endowed with an innate ability to inspire and uplift, Mr Singh stands as a paragon of mentorship, consistently fostering a nurturing environment where talent blossoms. His contributions are akin to ripples of inspiration, touching the lives of students and leaving an indelible mark on the fabric of CIS. Mr Singh’s profound commitment finds recognition in his role as a coach entrusted by the Education Department to guide young talents in prestigious national events. This confluence of roles illustrates his versatility and unerring passion, making him a luminary within the school community.

In essence, Mr Singh’s journey embodies dedication, mentorship, and unyielding passion, making him an invaluable asset to CIS and a source of inspiration.