A visionary educationist, academic leader, and lifelong learner, Dr. Gayatri Kanwar embodies a rare blend of intellect, empathy, and purpose-driven leadership. With a distinguished career spanning academic innovation, institutional growth, and human development, she has consistently redefined what it means to lead with both heart and intellect in the field of education.

Currently serving as the Principal of B.L.M. Academy, Dr. Kanwar has transformed the school into a dynamic centre of learning that reflects the finest values of the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). Her leadership has steered the school towards several national recognitions — including its selection among the 1,000 CBSE schools pioneering the National Credit Framework (NCrF) and as one of the 200 institutions under CBSE’s School Quality Assessment and Assurance Framework (SQAAF) mentorship. As a Physical Quality Reviewer with CBSE, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring educational quality benchmarks across the nation.

Her professional expertise spans educational leadership, curriculum design, project management, capacity building, and stakeholder engagement. She has designed and delivered numerous teacher training and leadership development programmes, serving as a CBSE Resource Person and now as a National Trainer of Trainers. Her commitment to continuous professional growth has empowered educators across India to adopt reflective, experiential, and innovative teaching practices.

Dr. Kanwar’s academic credentials are equally impressive. She holds a PhD in English from IGNOU, New Delhi, with her thesis titled “The Making and Unmaking of Myths in History: A Study of Amish Tripathi’s Shiva Trilogy and Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s The Palace of Illusions.” She is also a Cambridge-certified CELTA educator, recognised internationally for excellence in English language teaching. At Shoolini University, she contributed to curriculum development for Business and Communicative English courses, bridging academia with employability-focused learning.

Her accolades reflect the breadth of her influence and dedication. She has received several prestigious honours, including the Best Principal’s Award (2024) from the Science Olympiad Foundation, the Indian Talent Olympiad’s Best Principal Award (2025), and the Dev Bhoomi Excellence Award (2022) for Principal of the Year. She was also recognised as a Game-Changer for exemplary implementation of NEP 2020 at the National NEP Summit by EduTalk and honoured as a Lead Collaborator under CBSE’s Hubs of Learning initiative.

Central to Dr. Kanwar’s philosophy are the guiding principles of Satya (Truth), Purusharth (Right Effort), and Paramarth (Spiritual Purpose) — values that she integrates seamlessly into every aspect of school life. Her approach balances academic rigour with emotional intelligence, character education, and mindfulness. Under her guidance, the school has adopted a culture of reflection and compassion, rooted in her own meditative and spiritual practice through Heartfulness Meditation.

A passionate advocate of Global Citizenship Education (GCED) and sustainability, Dr. Kanwar has introduced several initiatives aligned with UNESCO’s educational objectives. Her philosophy of SNEH — Sustainability, Nature, Education, Humanity — serves as both a framework and an inspiration for nurturing socially responsible and environmentally conscious learners.

Beyond academics, Dr. Kanwar is deeply committed to fostering a sense of belonging, purpose, and joy within her school community. Her leadership style is both participative and empowering — encouraging teachers and students to innovate, collaborate, and celebrate learning as a lifelong journey. Her work continues to influence not only the institutions she leads but also the broader educational landscape, where her insights on curriculum, ethics, and leadership have become models of transformative education.

In every sphere — as an academic, administrator, mentor, and spiritual seeker — Dr. Gayatri Kanwar continues to uphold the belief that education is the art of awakening the best within each human being. Through her vision, wisdom, and unwavering dedication, she inspires generations to learn with humility, lead with integrity, and live with purpose.

Mrs. Gayatri Kanwar
Principal