Leadership Team
February 24, 2024 2026-05-27 19:39Leadership Team
Behind every great school is a team of people who genuinely care about getting education right. Our leadership team brings together educators who’ve spent decades in classrooms, administration, and curriculum development. More importantly, they share a common belief: that we can—and must—do better than traditional rote learning.
These aren’t administrators sitting in ivory towers making decisions disconnected from reality. Our leadership team stays closely connected to what’s happening in classrooms, what challenges teachers face, and what students actually need to thrive. They’re constantly asking: How can we improve? What’s working? What needs to change?
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Founder, The Heritage Schools
“The purpose of education must coincide with the larger life purpose of those being educated.” This firmly held belief is what drove the founder of the Heritage Schools, Shri N.C. Jain, to enter the field of education over 20 years ago. His philosophy, passion and belief have been the guide for countless people to find their own truth in their lives. A true visionary, he inspired the next level of changes in the education ecosystem. Known for his immense work in philanthropy, he contributed to multiple social causes, with a focus on education and healthcare for the underprivileged.
Chairman, The Heritage Schools
Master’s in Education from Harvard University
When Mr.Manit Jain began his journey in the domain of education in the year 2000, his deep disillusionment with his own education resurfaced. He saw that a child’s ability and knowledge were judged and her future determined purely by how she did in exams in a rote-based system. He realised that our education system’s shortcomings must be overcome if our children are to retain their basic curiosity and develop into thoughtful leaders that the nation needs. Thus began his quest for an alternate system of education that would be child centric and shape thoughtful leaders and nation builders.
This quest took Mr. Jain to some of the best schools in the U.S., U.K., Europe and India. Determined to make a difference, he consulted with the best brains across the globe to evolve a 21st century curriculum along with teachers trained in progressive methodologies. In this context, he himself completed a Master’s in Education from Harvard University. Manit’s role models include thinkers such as Sri Aurobindo, Krishnamurti, Kurt Hahn, John Dewey and Rudolf Steiner, amongst many others. He considers himself a life-long student and believes that individuals and organisations must continue to learn in order to realise their visions.
Principal, The Heritage School, Vasant Kunj
Ms. Nidha Chopra is an experienced educator and academic leader with over two decades of experience in the field of education. As the Principal of The Heritage School, Vasant Kunj, she brings a deep commitment to creating meaningful learning experiences and nurturing a school environment rooted in empathy, inclusion, and collaboration. A strong advocate of child-centric and experiential learning, Ms. Nidha believes that education should empower students to think independently, express themselves confidently, and develop into compassionate and responsible individuals. Her approach to leadership is guided by integrity, mutual respect, and the belief that schools play a vital role in shaping both character and academic excellence. Over the years, she has worked closely with educators and school communities to foster a culture of innovation, reflection, and lifelong learning. She is deeply committed to building safe and supportive spaces where every learner feels valued, heard, and inspired to achieve their full potential. With her thoughtful leadership and strong alignment with the values and philosophy of the Heritage community, Ms. Nidha continues to strengthen the school’s vision of holistic education and meaningful growth for all stakeholders.
IAAT, I am a Teacher
Masters in Learning and Teaching and Instructional Leadership, Harvard University
With a solid base and foundation of 11 + years in teaching and teacher development, first at Mirambika Free Progress School and then at The Heritage School, Gurgaon, Ms. Smriti Jain is also the co-founder of I am a Teacher (IAAT), a not for profit organisation, that will prepare teachers to change the dynamic, structure, context and the very face of Indian classrooms.
At The Heritage School, Ms. Jain shepherded the crucial transformation of the middle program from a conventional to a more experiential, progressive, relevant and child-centred programme. An empathetic leader, she built a culture of inclusiveness and provided the space for the teachers to reflect and grow to bring about this transformation. A Masters in Learning and Teaching and Instructional Leadership from Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard University, Ms Jain’s growing frustration with the apathetic state of teacher education in India led her to start a movement to transform our classrooms and through the launch of IAAT.
I am with you, my child
And learn with you
I am joyous
I am me
I am a teacher
– Smriti Jain
Co-Founder
Alumnus of Harvard University
Rajesh Jain has over 25 years of experience in setting up and leading organisations across diverse sectors such as real estate, education, export manufacturing and information & technology. Apart from this, he has also provided direction to a multitude of social initiatives in the healthcare and education verticals. A second-generation entrepreneur, he provides strategic direction to all entities under the Conscient umbrella. In the education space, he has also co-founded the Heritage School in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi in 1999.
Board of Advisors
Mentor
HXLS works closely with Dr. Ravindran, a renowned counselling psychologist and trainer, on behavioural and discipline related issues.He has been involved in counselling, counsellor training and teacher education for over two decades with many reputed educational institutions in India and abroad. He is the Director of Institute of Counsellor Training Research and Consultancy (ICTRC). He is also the chief mentor of Eduexel India and chief consultant of The Helping Hand.
