Top 10 Women Leaders in International Schools - 2025
Women leaders in international schools are revolutionizing the education scene through diversification, empathy and global-mindedness. Their leadership stems from a keen understanding of diversity and the needs of multicultural learning environments. By advocating for inclusive practices, they help create classrooms where all kids feel respected, valued, and empowered to participate.
These leaders often lead with a collaborative management style, favoring discussions and collaborative decision-making over simply handing down directives to staff. They build positive relations among themselves and staff, students, and parents. By promoting teamwork and building community, such leaders also nurture school cultures that provide a safe space for engaging in innovative practices and taking risks. They also value emotional intelligence by making sure they focus on student academic performance while placing a high value on student thriving wellbeing in their policies and programs. In various international educational institutions, female leadership generates progress in the curricular inclusion of global citizenship, sustainability, and respect for culture. They motivate teachers to be flexible and to use a student-centered approach to reflect the changing world. By engaging in purposeful planning and decisive action, they address challenges from increased technology to changing academic contexts with persistence and flexibility.
In addition to their administrative responsibilities, these leaders fulfill roles as mentors and role models, inspiring other girls and young women to step into leadership opportunities. Their presence acts to expand understandings of authority and success in ways that funnel more equitable opportunity into education. Women in these positions are not simply helping to shape school communities: they are designing and cultivating the next generation of world changers. They are demonstrating that women can lead with compassion and intentionality, and lead with a positive impact for good.
In this issue, the Women Entrepreneurs Review magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in International Schools - 2025’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.
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Josephine Antony, Principal, Chennai
With nearly two decades of experience in the education sector, she has coordinated and trained facilitators while assuming administrative roles in major cities
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A. Lakshmi Dharithri, Principal, Hyderabad
An education leader with over two decades of experience in teaching, teacher training, school operations, and strategic management
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Mahendri Devi, Principal, Gurugram
Her focus areas include curriculum development, inquiry-based pedagogy, continuous professional growth for teachers and herself, learning strategies for neurodiverse students, and more
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Neeta Rastogi, Principal, Delhi
She specializes in curriculum development, teacher mentorship, and promoting academic excellence while nurturing holistic growth and values among students
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Nisha Anil Jain, Director, Jalgaon
An educationist who revolutionizes learning through creative pedagogy and student-focused strategies, equipping young minds to achieve academic success and become purposeful citizens
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Padma Kolli, Principal, Hyderabad
An educator and champion of innovation who combines action-oriented leadership with a respect for values and tradition to create a learning environment that celebrates academic achievement
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Seema Malhotra Behl, Principal, Delhi
She focuses on academic excellence, teacher development, and holistic student growth, fostering innovation, values, and a passion for learning
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Shalini Jain, Vice Principal, Delhi
She specializes in curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and creating a student-centric learning environment, committed to fostering academic excellence
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Vanita Uppal, Director, Delhi
She is an international educator with over 30 years of experience, whose educational philosophy is built on encouraging innovation, honoring rich traditions, and leading with integrity and compassion
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Vidya Louis, Principal, Chengalpattu
With experience in educational leadership, she is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment
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