An Overview of GD Goenka Global School
A world-class international school in Gurgaon where Pre-Nursery to Grade 8 students learn to think for themselves, not just repeat what they’re told.
Dr. Capt. K.P. Pallavi
Vice Principal, GD Goenka Global School
Vice Principal
Twenty-five years is long enough to see education from nearly every angle, and Dr. Capt. K.P. Pallavi has done exactly that. Her career runs through higher education institutions, international schools, the Indian Army, and the non-profit sector, four very different worlds that don’t often show up on the same resume, let alone shape the same person.
What ties it together is a consistent thread. Academic excellence and institutional growth aren’t things she talks about, they’re things she’s built, repeatedly, through innovative learning practices, stronger educational systems, and environments where students and educators actually get room to thrive.
Her academic grounding runs deep. Dr. Pallavi holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Savitribai Phule Pune University, completed under the guidance of Prof. Santishree D. Pandit, alongside a Masters’ Diploma in Business Administration (MDBA) from the Symbiosis Institute of Management, Pune. That foundation shows up in her range, academic administration, curriculum development, faculty mentoring, strategic planning, quality assurance, and hands-on implementation of progressive initiatives like NEP 2020.
Over the years, she’s held nearly every leadership role a school can offer, Vice Principal, Principal, Headmistress, Program Coordinator, HOD, Academic Administrator, across institutions including St. Edmund’s College, Indus International School, Banyan Tree World School, Excelsior American School, VIDYA School, Global Indian International School, and schools under the Army Welfare Education Society. Wherever she’s gone, the focus has stayed the same, strong academic systems, real talent development, and genuinely inclusive learning environments.
Her international exposure runs just as deep, research at Wuhan University, and participation in the British Council’s Connecting Classrooms Programme, both of which opened doors to real global partnerships and cultural exchange rather than the ceremonial kind. Recognition has followed accordingly, the EREBB Leadership Certificate, the VIDYA Outstanding Impact Award, and the Joint Indo-Chinese Government Scholarship for Doctoral Research, each one a marker of someone who treats innovation and lifelong learning as an ongoing practice, not a phase.
As Vice Principal at GD Goenka Global School, Dr. Pallavi is working toward a learning environment that’s genuinely nurturing and genuinely future-ready, one where academic excellence and global perspective aren’t competing priorities.
Ms Mandeep Khaira
PYP Coordinator, GD Goenka Global School
PYP Coordinator
Ms Mandeep Khaira is an IBEN Workshop Leader and an Authorization Process :Consultant. Ms Mandeep Khaira facilitates professional development for teachers in schools implementing the IB programme. She contributes to the global Quality Assurance Framework of PD provision. She has a Masters in Child Psychology and Bachelor of Education. In addition to her specialist knowledge, she is quite versatile and has the enthusiasm and passion for encouraging learning. She is an informed, reflective facilitator who uses inquiry learning strategies within the PYP framework to create positive learning environments which motivate and challenge all learners to become self-regulated, lifelong learners and leaders. She has many years of teaching and coordinating experience in the Primary Years Programme. She has taught a range of subjects at various levels, both on a one-to-one basis as well as in the classroom. She believes that each child is unique, and each child learns in a different way. One of her jobs as a curriculum coordinator is to help children discover their individuality and work alongside to maximize it.
Ms. Mandeep believes in hands-on experiences, learning creatively and learning through play. She has the experience of developing the Primary Years Programm curriculum, and early years benchmarks by facilitating outdoor learning, she has attended and facilitated several PYP workshops for teachers. Ms. Mandeep prides herself in being able to motivate and inspire students and colleagues.
Ms. Rini Chhabra
Cambridge Coordinator, GD Goenka Global School
Cambridge Coordinator
GD Goenka Global School is pleased to introduce Ms. Rini Chhabra as the Cambridge Coordinator. With 13 years of enriching experience in the education sector, she brings a strong passion for child development and holistic learning.
Her academic background in Child Physical Therapy, along with IB and Cambridge certifications, has provided her with a deep understanding of how children grow, learn, and thrive in diverse educational environments.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Chhabra has worked extensively with leading curricula, including CBSE, IB, and Cambridge. This diverse experience enables her to contribute a balanced and well-informed perspective to curriculum planning and implementation. She has also played a significant role in guiding and preparing students for the Trinity College London Communication Skills Examinations, helping students build confidence and develop effective communication skills essential for success in today’s world.
Ms. Chhabra strongly believes that every child is unique and that nurturing individual strengths within a supportive environment is key to a child’s emotional, social, and intellectual growth. Through her role as Cambridge Coordinator, she looks forward to fostering a collaborative partnership with parents and creating meaningful learning experiences that encourage students to explore, express, and excel.
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