Managing Trustees
Mr. Balu Pandian, Chairman
Balu Pandian returned from a high-profile corporate career in Singapore to set up his dream project: Brookfield High.
The gentleman has over 20 years of corporate management experience – both local and international, spanning several business sectors. In addition to a successful career in the corporate sector, Balu has also had a long stint with several leading advertising agencies. The creative interest developed during this period finds its way into making schooling fun and engaging at Brookfield High.
Balu is responsible for shaping the culture of the school.
In his words “My experience in the corporate sector has given me a clear understanding of the significant gap that exists in current education practices and the increased expectations from corporate, local and international sectors. Given the very positive projections on India’s economic growth over the next 30 years, the current gap between expectations and availability of quality talent with critical skill sets is a very serious one.”
Mrs. Vanita Balu, Director
Vanita, besides being a graduate in Physics, holds a Masters in Computer Management from Poona University.
It was during her corporate career in education that she got to focus on content creation.Her responsibilities include administration as well as plotting the technology road map for the school.
Various academic competitions and certifications that give students exposure to national and international assessments also fall under her capable supervision. The latter also helps students keep abreast of all major international educational benchmarks.
Trustees
Ms. Kala Sadasivam
Kala, an MPhil and an MBA in Finance, spent the last 5 years engaged in the field of Content Development and Online Certification programmes in the private sector. She has also been a lecturer at Jyoti Niwas College, Bengaluru and is an academician with over 13 years of teaching experience in India and overseas.
She is passionate about education and is keen to see students take an active part in the application of the concepts taught.
Ms. Kumuda Rajamani
Kumuda has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in Electronics and a specialization in computer science. She has over a decade of extensive IT experience in analysis and development and has expertise in varied leading edge technologies with top IT companies in India and overseas. She is proficient in German. She loves writing poetry, drawing, and gardening to keep a healthy work-life balance.
She is immensly interested in the education process and believes varied interests inculcated in school are key to a fulfilling career.
Academic Leadership
Ms. Keerthi Sachin,
Principal
Ms. Keerthi Sachin is a postgraduate in Physics with more than a decade of experience as an educator in various capacities.
A college topper and renowned for her practical approach to teaching Physics, Ms. Keerthi Sachin has a wide spectrum of teaching experience in prestigious institutions apart from her many years here at Brookfield High. She is also an ICSE Board exam invigilator and evaluator.
She is an inspiring teacher for students since she uses creative approaches of Multiple Intelligences to make tough concepts easy to grasp. She leads by example and is an excellent guide and counsellor for teachers and students alike. She takes great pride in students excelling in tough subjects since she believes a creative teaching approach enhances lifelong learning.
She has been constantly upgrading her teaching skills and her leadership skills by attending various seminars and workshops conducted by the ICSE council.
Under her stewardship, Brookfield High recorded outstanding 10th Grade ICSE Board results for three years in a row and the school has been blessed with many laurels and awards in academics as well as co-curricular under her able guidance.
“The Destiny of India is being shaped in our classrooms”.
Nature and Nurture are two very important aspects to raising responsible citizens. Nature is set but nurture needs effective guidance.
I believe, a healthy mind and a healthier attitude are very important to mould and shape thought processes which pave the way to creative ideas and constructive knowledge in students.
Nurturing young minds involves a three-dimensional approach (disciplined, empathetic and compassionate) to create a holistic personality that can willingly adapt to a structured transaction of knowledge.
Happy, motivated educators have proved to impart a healthier attitude to our young and impressionable learners. It is important to create a safe space where both educators and learners can interact and transact ideas with both understanding and adaptability.
A caring school needs to have an inclusive space, that allows everyone to accept and appreciate similarities and equally, respect differences of opinion. A school also enriches an evolved set of minds, that can flourish and contribute to guiding the destiny of this great nation, as responsible and empowered citizens. The school’s motto “Making a difference” reflects this ethos.
Life at Brookfield High aims to provide this experience to all our learners and educators who fondly reflect on these values even after they have graduated from the school.