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…”

A Post Graduate in Statistics and a Science graduate, his avid engrossment in the education system led him to carve a niche in devising student learning techniques. He has initiated educational ERP for schools, colleges and universities, thus, coming up with a distinctive concept: 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 for the students. TEDx and a session on Mumbai Dabbawalas are some of his initiatives that promoted influential ideas and helped fabricate student life skills. 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. He conducts training and seminars for staff members to instil positive team moraleand leadership skills. The whole process is documented through noteworthy PowerPoint Presentations, which introduce the school’s vision to the audience. His strong association with the press and a fine blend of corporate experience have 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 programme and assists in supplying pragmatic exposure to students through international visits. He believes in giving students unprecedented experience, so he can undoubtedly be called a promoter of the avant-garde.

She enjoys the credit of solely constructing and successfully managing, supervising and running the Department of Hindi for the past ten years and is also an efficient Research and Development coordinator. 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 reaches every possible subject and ranges from book designing to tech-savvy methods. She oversees and administers the various 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 learning demands. 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.

Mr Virk has 21 years of experience in the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) as an Inspector and as Assistant Personnel Welfare Officer in Foreign Service (Deputation with the Ministry of External Affairs) at the High Commission of India, South Africa and Bangladesh. DG/RPF has applauded him on two occasions, and he has been awarded DG/RPF Insignia for his commendable work. He also has credited the commendation from the High Commissioner of India in Bangladesh for his exceptional work. He cushions parent satisfaction and student benefits by fitting and aptly handling the grievance cell through his expert solutions and resolutions for all the appeals and queries.

She assists the principal in the general governance and leadership of the school. She ensures student discipline, healthy classroom milieu and fulfilment of teaching-learning objectives. She also plays a significant role in catalysing the academic success of students by helping to develop new curricula, evaluating teachers, and dealing with school-community & industry relations.

Additionally, she frequently serves as an educational alchemist by training staff on innovative methods of assessments and curriculum. She makes effective decisions and solves problems by analysing information and selecting the best solution, along with developing cooperative and constructive working relationships. She performs daily administrative tasks such as processing paperwork and preparing or maintaining information files, records and reports and also handles complaints, resolve conflicts or grievances and settles disputes. She makes good on her 14 years of experience, extensive knowledge, and skills in order to deal with the responsibilities of students and staff on a daily basis.

She is a science enthusiast with a Master’s degree in Industrial Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Sciences) and a Bachelor’s degree in Education. She began her career as a Research Chemist before transitioning to Academics. Her inventiveness has resulted in the submission of three patents in her name and thirteen patents under her attentive tutelage. The three Patents filed under her name are Smart Mask Communicator, Cartridge for Printer and Agronic Culture. Not only that, but her innovative ideas and mentored projects have been presented in several international-level competitions, including the Deakin AI competition, A World in Motion Exhibitions, Inspire Awards- Manak National Level Competition, Swachata Saarthi Fellowship launched by the Office of Principal Scientific Advisory to the Government of India under the Waste to Wealth Mission, and various Robotics Competitions. It is due to her significant efforts that CIS has included STEM Education in its curriculum. She has contributed extensively to the smooth running of the school’s ATL Lab. Her exceptional benefactions to education have garnered her awards such as “Futuristic Faculty of India” from ReTHINK INDIA, “Best Teacher Coordinator Team Chandigarh” by Schneider Electric Foundation India, etc.

She is highly passionate and devoted to her duties as the SPOC & Vice Principal of CIS. Under her guidance and recommendations, the school has achieved various laurels.

Indeed, she is the spine of the routine flow!

Theme-based Annual Function, Annual Sports Meets, and various Competitions are functional under her guidance, supervision, and creative proposals. She has provided the school with invaluable and innumerable suggestions, co-curricular planners, and ideas in her eight years tenure. She has been rigorously working towards building teamwork, gamesmanship, self-discipline, and hard work in every student through non-formal and informal co-curricular ways. She also serves as a uniting force by connecting University and Industry to school concerning 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 extraordinarily talented and creative art educator, motivating her students to elevate their imagination.

A dedicated and hardworking General Physician, she organises health camps in association with Indus Hospital for the students. She fervently organises counselling sessions for students, teachers and even non-teaching staff to enhance their knowledge of health issues according to the need of the hour. She unveils crucial health, food and nutrition facts with articles from the doctor’s desk. She inculcates versatile capabilities to run the Health Department of the school effectively. She believes good health is a significant factor in attaining success in life.

Apart from this, he also believes in practical and experiential learning. For him, learning is only fruitful when it is practical. With the meticulous organisation of varied Educational and Industrial visits and by heading the Office of Alumni, he renders unprecedented and practical learning experiences to the students.

His fervent engrossment in fabricating the academic framework of the school has led him to spear an insightful harpoon in the students’ lives.

Currently filling the position of Director and handling the Office of Architecture & Design, he is fervent in providing futuristic structural design to the school’s stakeholders. 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 the Second Prize in the Annual Art Exhibition 2003 of GCA, Chandigarh.

His 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 about getting the job done to a high standard that tends to accomplish goals with a more extraordinary work ethic. His architectural zeal exerted a significant role in creating and designing every artistic corner of CIS. He has dispensed his creativity in designing art spaces like CLIL Lab (Language lab), Brain-shaped Auditorium, Sports Complex, and Amphitheatre (Open Air Theatre) along with learning walkways and hallways at Chitkara University and Chitkara International School. His experimentation indicates the synthetic style of modern art and can be seen stretching from various painted 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 many ways, and he frequently holds workshops for support staff to improve housekeeping work, build teamwork, situation and conflict management, professional communication and much more.

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

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 cheerful and hospitable countenance helps resolve parents’ grievances and queries promptly and fruitfully. She is a patient listener and effortlessly addresses all student concerns.

Her praiseworthy Academic Credentials entail a Bachelor of Commerce (E-Commerce Honours), a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Finance), a Master of Arts (Political Science) and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.). She is a proud scholar and a University Topper who, for her Academic Excellence in M.A. Political Science, has been awarded the coveted “Certificate of Merit” at the Scholarship Awards by Panjab University Alumni Association (PUAA) and further stands as an Honorary Member of the prestigious Alumni Society of the University.

A meritorious and markedly spirited educationist, she holds a fresh perspective on building varied skills of learners and has contributed actively to the promising Critical and Creative Thinking Programme of City Beautiful – Chandigarh, as the UT’s Resource Person for English Language. For her commendable contributions to Content Development for Competency-based Assessment and her unwavering commitment towards promoting Critical and Creative Thinking Environment in the schools of UT Chandigarh, Ms. Sharma has been awarded the high-ranking “Certificate of Commendation” by the Education Department, Chandigarh.

She also stands as an integral member of Chitkara International School and Chitkara University’s Collaborative Research Projects in Community Service (CRPCS-2021), under which, she has earned a patent for her promising project “Encapsulated Gas Stove Knob with Flame Level Indication”.

She staunchly believes in redefining excellence with her endeavours, as she works with conviction towards turning each undertaking of her team into a huge success. Correspondingly, reflecting her writing prowess through her phenomenal works, the young meritorious State Awardee has also co-authored the all-encompassing book EDUREFORM Handbook for Innovative Pedagogies, created under the groundbreaking EDUREFORM Project, co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme and European Union. Through her thought-provoking writings and initiatives, she works dedicatedly towards elevating the educational landscape of her country, where true success, just like challenges, remains inevitable for all kinds of learners.

Her commendable academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Education. An impassioned reader of literature, Ms Nidhi started her journey as a kindergarten teacher, simultaneously displaying a flair for leadership and management.

Her forte lies in her meticulousness and confidence. Her warm and caring nature makes her a true confidant of the students. As the SPOC (Sole Point of Contact), she provides an ideal link for the students, parents and teachers that enable them to come together and deliberate on a child’s progress. As a diligent team member and dutiful quality supervisor, she ensures the maintenance of supreme quality and smooth functioning of the processes of the school. For her, the comfort and continuous progress of the students remain a priority.

Apart from this, she actively participates in the planning, implementing and reviewing of integrated curriculum programmes. Her prudence is exercised in handling the examination process and operations along with the supervision of the Examination Cell. Her coherent skills are apparent in allocating tasks and publicising books/reports. With remarkable duties and responsibilities rolled to her credit, she plays an essential role in the school.

Her five years of experience enrich her knowledge in every aspect, thus, maximising her comprehensive understanding for realising requisites to build a goal-oriented school. Apart from this, she is also a part of the Examination cell and Olympiad Team, where she conducts, controls and supervises several Olympiad examinations and school examinations by acting as a vigilant overseer. She avidly aspires that the students of CIS should clear the international level of MaRRS International Spell Bee and brings laurels to the institution.

With three years of teacher training in England, she is proficient in guiding teachers with several teaching tactics to build a productive learning environment in CIS.

She is also associated with the Examination Cell and Olympiad Team, where she manoeuvres every exam efficiently with other zealous members. Her endowment as a teacher, mentor and taskmaster proved fructiferous for CIS with time. She is a committed leader who wishes to take the school to the zenith of its success and aspires for its students’ overall growth and development.

With such practical experience, she assists in developing and smoothly functioning the school’s ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system, which is the most effective mode of communication between the school and the 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 contributing towards providing a hassle-free online experience to all the stakeholders.

Holding a Master of Arts in English Literature and a Bachelor of Education, she has an impeccable command of the English language and vast experience in teaching the same. Moreover, her strong hold on the language and friendly nature make her an excellent public speaker and her ability to engage an audience is par none. Throughout her professional career, she has proven to be instrumental in the growth and success of her students and the school by being not just a splendid teacher but an all-rounder who carries the momentum to empower.

As a dexterous SPOC (Sole Point of Contact) for grades 6 and 7, she efficiently coordinates with the parents to ensure the proper dissemination of academic and co-curricular-related information regarding their wards. Furthermore, she relentlessly provides students with varied opportunities to augment their creative and cognitive abilities.

As a SPOC of grades 4 and 5, her roles comprise identification and filling of academic performance gaps of the students by working in close liaison with the parents. Moreover, with consistent feedback on student learning, performance and evaluation, she ensures practical and unvarying learning of her students.

Her outstanding experience in teaching enriches her knowledge in every domain, providing a rich and all-embracing educational environment for learners. Through her persistent efforts and diligence, and as the SPOC (Sole Point of Contact) of Examination, she ensures the supreme progress of children.

As the SPOC (Sole Point of Contact) of grades 1 and 2, she rigorously maintains students’ behaviour and discipline track and meticulously monitors their character building. Not to mention, she inculcates advanced decision-making and problem-solving skills, freedom of expression and confidence in her students.

With a remarkable working experience of 19 years, she is adept at organising and managing the events conducted by the school. Her profile boasts a Master’s Degree in Business Administration (HR) and a Bachelor of Science, Non-Medical. Besides this, she has worked as a Senior Customer Care Executive at HDFC Bank and Customer Care Executive at ING Vyasa Bank. She has also been a Branch Service Officer of Reliance Nippon Life Insurance Co. Ltd.

Besides this, her commendable Academic Credentials entail a Master of Science in Microbiology and a Bachelor of Education degree. With fifteen years of experience in education, her sincere efforts towards helping children reach their full potential have flourished.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Arts, her strengths comprise competence in Information Technology, outstanding communication skills, expertise in futuristic teaching methodologies and, most importantly, an optimistic approach towards life. Furthermore, by persistently conducting chat sessions with the parents, she ensures that the learning of their ward is progressive.

Her profile boasts of a Bachelor in Science (Medical) and a Bachelor of Education degree that has helped her attain overarching dexterities as an instructor and mentor. Besides this, she conducts all-inclusive chat sessions with the parents to efficiently communicate their wards’ flourishing educational journey.

With his extraordinary management and coordinating skills, he has provided assiduous services to the school for over ten years. After graduating with a degree in arts, he has acquired a pleasant and convivial personality. He is an asset to the school in many ways.

Along with maintaining inventory records for all the IT hardware, his responsibilities comprise implementing, monitoring, and managing the school’s local and wide area networks to ensure maximum uptime for all the staff members. Besides this, his profile boasts an outstanding Diploma in Hardware and Networking from Jetking and a prosperous ten years of expertise in Linux OS and Windows OS.

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.