Our Team

Prof.Vishwanath D. Karad

Founder

A True Source of Inspiration – Dr. Vishwanath D. Karad, a renowned educationist who is known in the society for his work in the human rights, spiritual advice & democracy. He is a strong follower of Swami Vivekananda. In 2015, he participated at Salt Palace Convention center, Salt Lake city, Utah, (U.S.) for “Parliament of world’s religions”. Reclaiming the heart of our Humanity Working together for world of Compassion, Peace, Justice & Compatibility. More than 10,000 people all over the world, from more than 80 Nations and believing in more than 50 faiths, were present for the said parliament.

He vowed to re-establish the symbols of national integrity in the form of Shriram Mandir (2011), Jama Masjid and Khawaja Zen Uddin Chisti Dargah(2009) and has been in the process. Yes, he is the man who is coming with Shree Ram, Sarwa Dharma Manawata Mandir at Ayodhya. He is the one who has also initiated the first International Robocon, and World Peace Eco Park from 2009 every year at national level.

Dr. Sunil Karad

Executive Director and Trustee

Education holds the key to a progressive world, along with being a crucial tool for solving some of the most complex issues. It hones the developmental potential of our youth, and eventually shapes the future of humanity. Being associated with a variety of knowledge streams across Technology, Science, Social Science, Humanities, Health Science, Design and School Education verticals, I firmly believe that learning is far beyond facts and figures. Ideally, education should foster curiosity and analysis. It should be beyond ensuring literacy and inculcate realization of own’s potential.

With a liberal approach, we can imbibe a sense of social responsibility, and instill intellectual and practical dexterity in the citizens of tomorrow. It is upon us to guide these young minds to succeed in the realm full of opportunities.

For Appointments, Contact
Ms. Anju Hiranwar PS to Executive Director
Email: anju[at]mitpune.com

Mr. Venu Gopal

Principal

Mr . Venugopal is associated with school since its inception. He is a University Topper with a Masters degree in Statistics, specialising in Econometrics and Demography. He has a passion for teaching Mathematics and Statistics across all grade levels including graduates and post graduates, acquiring expertise in teaching CIE / IB Curriculum for more than a decade. He has a strong inclination towards sports with the firm belief that sports promote team work, discipline,and a never-give-up attitude among other necessary life skills.

Mr. Rohit Singh Raghav

Bursar

Mr. Rohit Singh Raghav recently joined MIT Pune’s Vishwashanti Gurukul as a Bursar and is responsible for implementing elements of the school’s strategic vision, which includes operational excellence, financial sustainability, academic infrastructure, and maximizing human capital.

He is a progressive and enthusiastic person, with a flair for mentoring and coaching. As a natural leader, Mr. Raghav’s vision is to be an integral part of an organisation which works for promoting holistic education and creates a powerful impact on today’s generation.

Prior to joining MIT Pune’s Vishwashanti Gurukul, Mr. Raghav was associated with King’s College India, a British Boarding School as Head of H.R. and Administration. He holds hands-on experience on setting up new policies and procedures as well as improvising the ongoing systems across all Non-Academic Departments and synchronising them with the Academic Departments of the school to ensure that the school achieves the required administrative excellence.

Mr. Kamal Thakur

Head of Pastoral care

Mr. Kamal Thakur, is a humanitarian par excellence who has been mentoring and guiding students of various boarding houses across length and breadth of India for last 25 years.

He specializes in guiding the future citizens from varied national and international backgrounds. A professionally trained Pastoral Guide and a large hearted human who sees no day or night when it comes to giving care and support to students under his guardianship. He is a leader with a vision, who ensures that boarders under him utilize their fullest capacity and develop capabilities to lead the world in the times to come. His approach of creating an environment of self-discipline and growth rather than control and monitoring makes any boarding a home away from home indeed. His students have been making their mark in the professional world globally.

Mr. Arpit Sharma

IBDP Coordinator

Mr Arpit Sharma has to his credit a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, a Bachelor’s degree in Education and three Masters degrees (M.A, M.Phil and MBA). He has 20 years of experience of teaching and has been a Diploma Program Coordinator for more than 12 years. He is a passionate teacher and a caring mentor. He teaches English: Language and Literature and Theory of Knowledge courses in the IB Diploma Programme.

He strongly believes in the growth mindset and trusts that every student can learn and grow to one’s maximum potential in a nurturing environment. He is a passionate teacher, reader, traveler and a sportsperson at the core. He believes in continuous development and advocates that only by continuous learning, one may remain relevant in this fast changing world.

Mr. Mandar Gurjar

MYP Coordinator

“ Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man.” – Swami Vivekananda

As rightly told by a great visionary Swami Vivekananda education is to build the character, strength of a body and brain so that one can stand on one’s own feet. He firmly believe in this philosophy. Being the IB practioner for last 15 years as TOK examiner, Physics, Design technology facilitator he have seen a paradigm shift in the field of education. This paradigm shift is in terms of skills required by the students and even teachers in this fast changing and technology driven world. With this change the role of the facilitator has become even more important – teaching students skills and values.

IB MYP programme helps students to grow holistically.  IB believes that education is for a better world. At MIT VGS we strive to develop students who will build a better world through intercultural understanding and respect, alongside a healthy appetite for learning and excellence while retaining Indian values and culture.

Mrs. Dimpal Juneja

PYP Coordinator

Mrs. Dimpal Juneja is a PYP Coordinator, having experience as an educator in ICSE, National Curriculum of England and IB. She has previously worked with the GEMS group in Dubai, Pathways World School, Noida and, St. Joseph’s Academy in Dehradun. As an advocate of naturalistic education, she is passionate about embedding the sustainable development goals in the IB PYP curriculum.

She believes in inculcating the habit of reading in students to help them become independent learners. She works towards creating an environment that is holistic and inclusive, carefully designed to nurture and develop the individual identity of each student, a place where students are stimulated to adopt global values and perspectives. While educating the students the focus is on embedding within them, humanity and principles, allowing them to become the future they wish to see and bring about positive changes.

Ms. Parul Khurana

Manager-University Placements

Parul Khurana has joined MIT Pune’s Vishwashanti Gurukul as Manager-University Placements. In this role she will be responsible for the placement of students in the best fit universities for them, both in India and overseas, in terms of choice of program, location, course offerings and scholarships.

Parul brings with her a decade of experience in international higher education. She has held varied portfolios, prominent among which are her positions as India Representative of top ranked universities like The University of Alberta and the University of Waterloo, Canada. Parul’s forte is being able to connect with the students and the parents equally through her friendly and knowledgeable interactions and inputs. She gives a 360 degree view about the university choices so that a better decision can be made for successful outcomes for the students.

Ms. Anshumalini

Manager-Parent Communication

Ms Anshumalini Sharma holds a Bachelor’s degree in Arts and Education and is also a certified CAIE teacher. She has been associated with the education domain for the last 10 years. Being an army wife for more than a decade she has set an example for our society to emulate by contributing to the upkeep and the betterment of women and children through AWWA. She is a passionate learner, an avid reader and a traveler.

Ms. Anshumalini devotes much time to her own professional development, and so is a strong advocate of trust encouraging pupils to have self belief ,to progress intellectually and socially ,as well as for them to succeed personally in their future development. From a former House Mistress to a teacher of Art & Design, Ms Anshumalini has considerable experience in a number of educational institutions across India

Ms. Abhiruchi Udayan

Head – Human Resources

Ms. Abhiruchi Udayan joined MIT Pune’s Vishwashanti Gurukul School with a mission of developing and maintaining a healthy work environment, both physically and mentally, and enhancing the culture and services through innovation and creativity.

She holds two master’s degrees in the fields of Management and Counselling Therapies. 

Apart from being an alumna of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, She is a Ph.D scholar in ‘Occupational Stress Management’ and brings 19 years of rich experience in the field of Human Resources and Mental Wellbeing. As a certified Master practitioner and trainer from NFNLP – USA, she practices and teaches Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) to improve relationships, careers, physical and mental health.