Learners-in-chief

Atul Khanna

Director

Atul Khanna has, for as long as he remembers, been a part of the education scene. Accompanying his grandfather, the Late Shri Durga Das Khanna, freedom fighter and Chairman of the Punjab Legislative Council, to several social development projects run for the underprivileged, he realised how education can be a life-changer for people living on the periphery and who could, with its help, change their destinies. From seeding the idea of a kindergarten in the mid 80’s to working with educationists, teachers and experts, while being guided by members of the Board, he has been very closely involved with growing the institution. Today, the Strawberry Fields Playschool and High School may be fortunate in earning accolades and figuring on several regional and national lists but for him, it is still a work in progress. Backed by a competent and committed team, he believes they are one big family that works towards a common cause. Along the way, he hopes to strengthen the institution’s collective efforts to integrate and mainstream those with lesser opportunities and resources.

Angelina Singh

Deputy Director Durga Das Foundation

Angelina Singh joined the School in 2004 as its first Coordinator and gracefully served as the interface between parents and the management during its crucial initial years. She facilitated the establishment of the administrative infrastructure and contributed towards creating the unique caring, and collaborative culture, of the institution. In her current capacity as the Deputy Director of The Durga Das Foundation, she is engaged in the organization of significant social and cultural events, including theatre presentations, that are its hallmark. She is a member of the school management, where she brings forth her vast experience as a former Principal to provide insightful perspective to educational and infrastructural development. With a degree in law and a Master’s degree in English Literature, she thoroughly relishes the learning process in all its forms.

Taranjot Randhawa

Head, Human Resources & Coordinator, Durga Das Foundation

Taranjot Randhawa joined the School in 2004 and has since served in various capacities, including educator and High School Coordinator with élan. Known for her generosity of spirit, and her meticulous and diligent approach, she has been instrumental in laying the foundation for many of the school’s practices. In her current capacity as the Coordinator, Durga Das Foundation, she is also a member of the school management. Additionally, she leads the Human Resource division, a sensitive appointment requiring empathy, balance and her unique brand of level headed problem solving skills. She has a Master’s degree in Education and Bachelor’s degree in Home Science.

Nisha Kaul

Principal

Nisha Kaul, studied Engineering and Business at the University of Pennsylvania, for which she has been an admissions reader and alumni interviewer. Committed to empowering others, upon graduation, she served as a Teach For India Fellow at a low-income government school in New Delhi. She was awarded the prestigious Young India Fellowship from Ashoka University and has consulted extensively at McKinsey & Company as part of their social practice. She remains committed to mentoring students through the college application process, while she aspires to strengthen the alignment of school practices to international standards in education, safety and wellbeing, and professional development.

Shabnam Singha

Vice Principal

Shabnam Singha has been with us for over fifteen years, having been a part of various verticals of the school. She has worked as the High School Coordinator at Strawberry Fields for over 10 years and has mentored the High School since its very inception. Guiding students from the first batch of the ISC, she has been a part of their journey through these crucial years. She holds an Honours degree in Psychology from Delhi University and has a Bachelors in Education. With a work experience of over 22 years, Shabnam has previously worked in the corporate sector as an Advertising and Corporate Communication team member at Usha International Pvt. Ltd, an enterprise of the Shriram Group.
She demonstrates the ability to balance creativity with logic and reason, qualities that allow her to promote harmony and productivity at school. Perceptive and conscious about the needs of the individual student, she has always mindfully infused authority with empathy.

Monika Trigotra 

High School Coordinator

With a teaching experience of 21 years, Monika Trigotra has been associated as a Mathematics educator with Strawberry Fields High School since 2014. She holds a Masters degree in Mathematics and Education from Punjab University, Chandigarh. Empowered with a quiet resolve and resilient dignity she has worked as an integral part of the Math Department in addition to being an ICSE examiner for the Board. She is committed to creating learning opportunities for students to explore their logical and critical thinking skills while catering to all kinds of learners. Extremely conscientious and systematic in her approach she undertakes assignments with strategic planning and a clear sense of purpose. 

 

Smita Satyarthi

IB Diploma Programme Coordinator

Smita is an engineer by qualification and an educator by choice for the last 10 years. She has been teaching Computer Science with a passion, for the subject and her students, of both the IB Diploma Programme and the ICSE. She has also carried out roles of administration that have augmented the systems at SFHS.  As an IT professional, Smita has demonstrated strong analytical and research skills and has been successful in sharing best practices across the two curricula. She has a track record of good student achievement and board results at both the IB DP and ICSE. She has led in-house workshops and is an active member of various IB networks and job alike forums that strengthen her knowledge of the Diploma Programme.  She welcomes challenges and looks for solutions with a rigour that’s impressive. With the right combination of a keen eye and a penchant for streamlining systems, she brings her core strengths together as the IB DPC at SFHS.

Manpreet Kaur

Middle School Coordinator

Manpreet has a Master’s degree in health sciences and graduated with a gold medal in Bachelor of Education from Panjab University. She worked as an Educator for seven years in the Junior School and the next seven years as an English educator in the Middle School. With the right blend of compassion and leadership, she has not only mentored the students successfully, but also built a warm association with her colleagues, built on mutual trust and synergy of purpose. As the Middle School Coordinator, she radiates a sense of calm and acceptance, which puts students at ease, allowing them to freely express themselves within an environment of mutual respect.

Tina Singh Bajwa

Junior School Coordinator

Tina Singh Bajwa, the Junior School Coordinator has a challenging group of young ones in her care.  Demonstrating compassion at all times, she works closely with her staff to ensure that classrooms and play areas are a dynamic space that nurture creativity, encourage students to express themselves and equip them with inputs that allow them to take their first steps towards formal schooling.

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