Geetha Devi Varma

Passionate educational leader with over two decades of experience as Principal of Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Kottayam, demonstrating commitment to excellence in education, transformative leadership, and community engagement. Dedicated to nurturing a dynamic school environment that promotes academic, cultural, and ethical growth in students and staff alike.

• Certificate of Excellence in Teaching, Vidyodhaya Trust 2006
• Faculty programme development on Leadership development, IIM 2006

• Consistent 100% pass rates in AISSE and AISSCE, with numerous students achieving distinctions and centums in various subjects.
• Students ranked in the top 0.1% of CBSE exams, including commendable performances in Sanskrit, Science, and Mathematics.
• Most Promising School Award (2014) - Recognized by the Chief Minister of Kerala for the school's exceptional progress under visionary leadership.
• Excellence in Leadership Award (2019) - Honored by Sahodaya Kottayam for completing 25 years of dedicated service in the CBSE school system.
• Darsana Academy Leadership Honor - Awarded for exemplary leadership among CBSE Principals.
• Successfully implemented technology-driven learning through smart boards, virtual labs, and interactive e-learning platforms, facilitating a seamless transition to online education.
• Regular champions in CBSE and Sahodaya competitions, including regional and state-level championships in athletics, quiz, and roller skating.

• Directed substantial upgrades in campus safety, including flood risk response protocols, CCTV installation, and digital intercom systems for enhanced communication.
• Established projects like the community rice donation drive, and environmental awareness campaigns.
• Mentored students for national-level examinations, olympiads, and competitive sports, achieving outstanding board exam results consistently.
• Extended CBSE affiliation and ensured compliance with all operational and academic regulations.
• Strengthened institutional safety protocols, including flood-risk mitigation strategies.
• Organized workshops and capacity-building programs for educators, including NEP-related transformations and classroom management.
• Successfully transitioned to the National Education Policy framework with core committees and teacher training.
• Spearheaded innovative teaching methodologies such as art-integrated learning.

• Education for Sustainable Development, CBSE Centre of Excellence Workshop, Kochi, 2018
• Awakened Citizen Program, Ramakrishna Mission, Ernakulam, 2019
• Principals' Conclave, Quality Improvement Workshop at IIT Bombay, 2020

• Best Performance Award - Awarded by Inspire Learning for outstanding service in education.
• 25 Years of Excellence - Recognized by Sahodaya Kottayam for commitment to CBSE standards.
• Certificate of Appreciation - CBSE for excellence in examination administration and management.