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Meena T

Meena T

Chennai

Summary

An experienced educator and school leader with over three decades of dedicated service, committed to creating a holistic, fear-free, and experiential learning environment, without comparison, competition, reward, or punishment. Beginning as a teacher in 1991 at Good Earth School TN040, I rose to the position of Academic Coordinator in 1996, Principal in 2006, and Trustee of the School in 2011. Throughout my career, I have consistently worked to integrate academic excellence with arts, culture, sports, sustainability, and community building. This has been my learning and my experience, as my school is inspired by the educational philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Trustee

01.2011 - Current
  • Invited to join the School Trust in recognition of commitment and contributions.
  • Active in governance, policy-making, and upholding Jiddu Krishnamurti’s educational philosophy.
  • Contribute to long-term planning, sustainability, and holistic growth of the institution.

Principal

01.2006 - Current
  • Continued teaching History and Geography at Class X level, and occasionally ISC History and Sociology.
  • Led the school through a joint leadership model with 10 department heads.
  • Promoted a culture of trust, non-hierarchical, and freedom from competition.
  • Pioneered the Continuous Assessment Programme (CAP) from Pre-KG to Class 8, removing exams, grades, and marks, replacing them with skills-based evaluation.
  • Integrated sustainable practices, including 6 acres of organic farming and cattle rearing.
  • Ensured art, music, dance, theatre, sports, and yoga were central to the learning programme.
  • Maintained 100% pass results in ICSE and ISC examinations.

Academic Coordinator

01.1996 - 01.2006
  • Oversaw curriculum mapping and lesson planning across grades.
  • Designed lesson allocations and mentored teachers to enhance their strengths.
  • Provided personal guidance to new teachers to adapt to the progressive school environment.

Teacher

01.1991 - 01.1996
  • Taught Social Studies and English to Classes 3–5 using activity-based methods.
  • Believed in experiential learning — engaging students through projects and hands-on activities.

Education

Kendriya Vidyalaya CBSE
All Over India, Class XII in West Bengal
04-1985

M.A. - History

Madras Christian College
Madras
04-1991

B.Ed - Social Sciences Education

Madras University
Chennai
06-1995

Skills

  • Educational Leadership & Administration
  • Teaching & Curriculum Development
  • Mentorship & Staff Development
  • Assessment & Pedagogy
  • Holistic Education
  • Community Building & Communication

Our Growth

  • Consistently achieved 100% results in ICSE and ISC board examinations.
  • Students have excelled beyond academics, winning laurels in national-level sports and literary events.
  • The holistic education model has nurtured well-rounded individuals who thrive in diverse fields.

Timeline

Trustee

01.2011 - Current

Principal

01.2006 - Current

Academic Coordinator

01.1996 - 01.2006

Teacher

01.1991 - 01.1996

Kendriya Vidyalaya CBSE

M.A. - History

Madras Christian College

B.Ed - Social Sciences Education

Madras University

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