GURUKUL FOUNDATION - Key Persons
As an educationist with over 20 years of experience and previously worked as a Consultant holding the post of Chief Manager - Operations at Shri Educare Limited focusing on setting up K-12 schools from year zero and helping them attain educational excellence. She has worked in various capacities such as Head of Department Geography, Examination Coordinator & Academic Coordinator with 17 years of active teaching experience; in addition to working for a year as a Supply teacher in East Yorkshire, United Kingdom at various school such as Adelaide Primary School, St. Andrews CE Primary School, Midmere Primary School, Sidmouth Primary School etc.
Graduated from Delhi University, She has been actively involved in Social Service Projects and upliftment of the society. Having been the President of the International Inner Wheel Club, she undertook various social projects for humanity. Her vision for excellence is her driving force, she believes that the process of education is never ending and that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."
Having studied at prestigious institutions St. Joseph's College, Nainital and Delhi University gave him the exposure as well as made him a responsible, caring and a zealous individual, adding his personal touch to everything he does. An avid reader with passion for knowledge, established The Gurukul with the aim to provide all round quality value based education to students. Having run it successfully for 8 years, in pursuit of further excellence, decided to collaborate with Shri Educare Limited to have the teaching practices and experiences of The Shri Ram Schools, Delhi. He believes, 'Every child deserves the best'!
Having studied B.Com(Hons.) from Banaras Hindu University, Special training in Child Guidance and Counselling, honoured with the Henry Gizzenbear Fellowship by Indian Jaycees and recipient of the Outstanding Officer of the zone for Jalandhar Girls Junior Chamber. Vandana Sondhi's love for children to help them become good human beings has been her driving force for the past 20 years.She brings her excellent credentials and redefined understanding of child psychology to Gurukul.
Studied B.Com (Hons.) at Banaras Hindu University, a Gold Medalist, honoured by the President of Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, degree in French language and a Master's in Education. Having headed Gurukul for 8 years, she has made her mark as a forward-thinking educationist with her exemplary work by incorporating contemporary methods of teaching - both as a teacher and a trainer for teachers. Her boundless stamina for new learning techniques has become her trademark. "If you can breathe then you can learn" - are the words she lives by.
Job Titles:
- Group Vice - Chairman and Head
The Group Vice-Chairman and Head Global ventures - Jindal Steel and Power Limited, who has been awarded the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Award, India International Award, IIM Platinum Medal by the Indian Institute of Metals for his invaluable contribution to the Indian Steel Industry. His career includes being the Chairman of Indian Iron and Steel Company Limited and a Senior Board Member of SAIL. A keen sports enthusiast, a voracious reader of wide-ranging interests, a gentleman also known for his warm and humane personality. He brings to Gurukul, leadership and management to give a vision to the school.