Our principal and his team of staff members work towards
creating an awareness and respect for the tradition and
culture of the host country, and allow a synthesis of
the best practices of other cultures for global bonding.
They want to build a society where the individual is valued
and develops an eminent sense of self-worth.
Dr. Shyamal Ganguli
Director, Education, Aditya Birla Management Corporation
Limited
 Dr.
Ganguli is an educationist with wide international exposure.
In an interesting career spanning over 30 years, he has
been housemaster at The Doon School, Dehra Doon where
he taught for 24 years. Dr. Ganguli has written 30 textbooks
in chemistry and history, his specialisation subjects.
Short sabbaticals at Westminster School (U.K.), Harrow
(U.K.) and Cobham Hall (U.K.), have given him a unique
exposure to the education system in the U.K. In his current
role as the director, education, Aditya Birla Management
Corporation Limited, he is responsible for the management
and improvement of our 37 schools across the country.
He has masters degrees in science and humanities (MSc
in chemistry and MA. in history), a D.Phil. and a B.Ed.
Dr. Pragnya Ram
Board Member, Sarala Birla Academy and
Group Executive President, Corporate Communications & CSR
 Dr.
Pragnya Ram has been associated with the Aditya Birla
Group for over eight years. As the Group executive president,
Corporate Communications, Dr. Ram has been actively involved
with the group's community initiatives. She has a strong
academic background, with a Ph.D from Bombay University
and masters degrees in history and sociology. She was
awarded the Sir Phirozeshah M. Mehta scholarship during
her masters programme. She also holds a postgraduate diploma
in journalism from the Bombay College of Journalism and
is a recipient of the Patanjali Sethi best writer award.
Dr. Ram began her career teaching at the Elphinston College,
Mumbai and Stella Maris, Chennai. She has also taught
at management institutes like SP Jain Institute of Management
and Research and Chetna College of Management, Mumbai.
Dr. Ram is a member of the Board of Studies in Human
Development at the Shreemati Nathibai Damodar Thackersey
(SNDT) Women’s University, Mumbai. She is a member
of the committee on corporate citizenship, All India Management
Association, Delhi and a member of the Community Development
Committee, Confederation of Indian Industry, New Delhi.
Mr. Santanu Das
Principal, Sarala Birla Academy
 Mr. Santanu Das has been a friend and facilitator to his students for more than a quarter of a century now. Before joining Sarala Birla Academy, he headed the Assam Rifles Public School, Shillong and the Aditya Birla Public School, Renusagar.
He has a Master's degree in Physics and a Diploma in German from the Visva Bharati University, Santiniketan, a Bachelor's degree in Education from the Annamalai University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Symbiosis University, Pune. However, he says he has learnt the most from his students.
He has worked as a house master, cricket coach and CTO of the NCC. He was the Regional Supervisor and the Chief Nodal Officer for the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi and a member of the School Affiliation Team for the CBSE. He has worked upon and supervised the implementation of the latest technology-based education systems/software in schools. He has also conducted numerous workshops for teachers and students.
He is a voracious reader and is fond of debates, planning and anchoring quiz shows, writing short stories and writing and directing plays. He is an amateur videographer and editor of his own travel films. A fitness enthusiast, he has trekked the Himalayas, the Scandinavian mountains, the Canadian Rockies, the Swiss and Austrian Alps and Central Turkey. In December 2011 he climbed to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro. He loves travelling and has gained from his visits to, and interaction with, many schools in Asia, Europe, North America and East Africa.. He is a keen sportsman and plays cricket, soccer, tennis, volleyball and badminton.
Mrs. Vani Pratap
CFO and Business Administrator
 Mrs.
Vani Pratap is the CFO and business administrator. She
is a member of the senior management team at SBA since
inception and plays a vital role in the management of
the business and operations of the school. She brings
with her over 18 years of experience in the corporate
finance and investment banking sectors. She has worked
with the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI)
for 10 years in the project finance and merchant banking
areas.
Prior to joining SBA she was vice president, corporate
advisory services, Ernst & Young, where she handled
several assignments in disinvestment, corporate restructuring
and merger and acquisitions. Mrs. Vani has a brilliant academic
record and was a university topper in her B.Com degree.
She is a chartered accountant and was awarded four gold
medals by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of
India for her exemplary performance in the chartered
accountancy course. She has co-authored a book on long-term debt financing and is passionate about music, while
being a trained carnatic music artist herself.
 Mr.
Felix Sanctis:
Assistant Head Master
I am what I am by the grace of God
Mr. Felix Sanctis hails from Mangalore, Karnataka. He joined SBA in 2005 and was appointed the Academic Coordinator in 2006 with the responsibility of overseeing the ICSE, ISC and IGCSE curricula and now has been elevated to the position of the Assistant Headmaster. He has 24 years of rich experience in teaching and administration.
Prior to joining SBA, Mr. Sanctis was the Prefect of Discipline at St. Aloysius’ Day & Boarding School at Kolkata. He has also served as the head at St. Anthony’s High School at Kolkata, at St. Peter’s High School, Kolkata and also at Mallikarjun Public School, Pithoraghar - Nainital. He was also a member of the Managing Committees of many renowned schools in Kolkata.
Mr. Sanctis has a Master’s degree in History from Kolkata University, in English from Kumaun University and in Political Science from Annamalai University. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and Education from Kolkata University. He has a Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers & Trainers and a diploma in Computer Applications & Software and a certificate in First Aid Medical Course. Besides the administrative and leadership responsibilities, he also teaches History to IBDP students, Political Science to ISC students and Value Education to junior students at SBA. He believes that the goal of education is to achieve ‘fullness of life’ and that imbibing and living the three dimensional values - divine, human and social, is the right path to attain excellence.
Mr. Sanctis is fond of reading self-help, philosophical, religious, leadership and counselling books. He has conducted many motivational workshops for teachers and students and counselling sessions for the youth. He is fond of basketball and has played for the college team during his younger days. He likes playing Volleyball as well. He proudly recalls his fond memories of preparing the students and participating in the Model United Nations across the country. He has attended various national and international workshops and seminars conducted by the CIE, IBDP, TAISI, CISCE and other educational foundations.
 Mr. Alexander Abraham:
Assistant Head Master
Mr. Alexander has been a teacher for 18 years and is intensely passionate about being with children. He has had rich experience in teaching the major curriculum of India such as C.B.S.E. and ICSE and the International sphere such as IB and the IGCSE. He has been at the helm of the IB Diploma Programme in SBA and has received commendations for programme authorisation and implementation.
Mr. Alexander has a Masters Degree in English Literature from St. Stephens College, Delhi University and has also secured distinction in Cambridge University’s Diploma for Teachers and Master Trainers. He is trained in IB DP coordination, TOK and English. His experience has seen him in various roles as Housemaster, Head of Department and now as Assistant Headmaster and Head of International Curriculum at Sarala Birla Academy. He is also an IB English HL examiner. Before joining SBA he was Head of Department of English in St. Xavier’s School, New Delhi.
Alexander is very passionate about theatre and has been widely appreciated for his more than a dozen stage musicals including THE LION KING, OLIVER, JOSEPH and A CHRISTMAS CAROL.. He has also composed more than two dozen songs and has cut a music album. He is extremely keen on shaping minds through wit and creativity in the classroom and has been a mentor to many a student. He believes that 'we can be a blessing, even as ordinary humans but in the hands of an extraordinary Maker.'
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