Leadership at Heritage Academy

Experienced Educators. Shared Responsibility for Every Learner.

Leadership at Heritage Academy extends beyond administration. It brings together academic direction, curriculum planning, student wellbeing, examinations, teacher development, parent communication and the everyday guidance that helps children progress through each stage of school.

Academic Leadership Student Wellbeing Curriculum & Assessment Parent Partnership Character & Future Readiness
Principal
Dr. Anuranjani Agarwal Principal / Head of Institution
Heritage Academy, Modinagar
School Leadership

Leading Learning With Purpose

Dr. Anuranjani Agarwal serves as Principal and Head of Institution at Heritage Academy. CBSE records list her qualifications as M.Sc., B.Ed. and Ph.D., together with extensive experience in teaching and educational administration.

M.Sc. B.Ed. Ph.D. Principal since 2018

The educational direction of Heritage emphasises an important distinction between memorising information and learning how to think. Students are encouraged to understand, question, apply knowledge and develop the judgement required to become independent, responsible individuals.

“Education is not about learning facts but training young minds to think.”

This philosophy connects naturally with Heritage Academy’s broader institutional promise: Academic Excellence. Character. Future Readiness.

How Leadership Works

A Distributed Academic Leadership Model

A K–12 school needs leadership close to every stage of a child’s journey. Heritage combines school-wide direction with coordinators, examination leadership and senior educators who understand the needs of different age groups.

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Institutional Direction

School-wide academic standards, culture, educational priorities and institutional development.

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Stage Coordination

Dedicated coordination for Early Years, Primary and Senior School helps leadership remain close to learners and teachers.

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Academic Systems

Curriculum planning, lesson monitoring, assessment, examinations, board preparation and academic support.

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Student Development

Discipline, safety, wellbeing, activities, counselling, leadership opportunities and parent communication.

Academic Leadership Team

Leadership Across the Student Journey

Heritage Academy’s coordinators combine substantial teaching experience with responsibilities for curriculum, assessment, student development, parent engagement and school operations.

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Academic Coordinator • Montessori Wing

Mrs. Shweta Goel

Heritage Academy since 2010 • 22+ years of teaching experience

Mrs. Goel coordinates the Montessori wing and brings extensive experience in Early Childhood Education, activity-based learning, child psychology, phonics, storytelling, curriculum planning and parent counselling.

Early Childhood Education Curriculum Planning Parent Counselling Child Safety

Her responsibilities include curriculum and lesson-plan supervision, classroom observation, student wellbeing, cultural and educational programmes, parent engagement and coordination of the Early Years learning environment.

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Coordinator Classes I–V • PGT

Ms. Nidhi Sharma

Heritage Academy since 2011 • 21 years of experience

Ms. Sharma coordinates the Primary wing while also bringing senior-school expertise in History and Social Studies. Her work includes curriculum planning, lesson monitoring, assessment, counselling, teacher observation and academic records.

Primary Coordination Assessment Inclusive Education Educational Technology

She reports having spearheaded the introduction of the Humanities stream at Heritage Academy and has worked on improved assessment and correction practices within Primary education.

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Senior Coordinator • Classes VI–XII

Rachna

Heritage Academy since 2009 • 20 years of experience

Rachna provides academic coordination and student supervision across Classes VI–XII, with responsibilities spanning school administration, student discipline, wellbeing, child safety, events, trips and parent-school communication.

Senior School Coordination Student Wellbeing Child Safety Counselling

Her association with Heritage dates to its opening year, giving her a distinctive perspective on the school’s growth, culture and development across successive generations of students.

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Leadership With Long-Term Impact

Early Years Leadership Is Part of Heritage’s Academic Story

At Heritage Academy, the Early Years are viewed as the beginning of a long educational journey rather than an isolated pre-primary programme.

Mrs. Shweta Goel, who has worked with Heritage since 2010 and has spent more than a decade coordinating the Montessori wing, describes the Early Years focus as building language, communication, confidence, values and school readiness through joyful, activity-based learning.

She also reports that many of Heritage Academy’s later Class X and XII toppers began their journey in the school’s Pre-Primary wing. Heritage is now documenting these longitudinal student journeys so that this relationship can be demonstrated through verified individual records.

Language Foundations Communication, phonics and expression from the formative years.
Learning Through Activity Play, stories, role play, visual learning and practical experiences.
Confidence Participation, speaking and appreciation of every child’s effort.
Parent Partnership Regular counselling and coordination between home and school.
Individual Pace Observation and differentiated support for different learners.
Long-Term Foundation Building habits and confidence intended to support later academic success.
Examinations & Senior Academic Support

Experienced Teachers Behind Academic Systems

Board performance is supported by teachers who combine classroom expertise with examination planning, assessment design, mentoring and academic coordination.

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PGT • Senior Teacher • Examination Incharge

Mr. Nitish Kumar Sharma

Mathematics • Heritage Academy since 2016 • 18 years’ experience

Mr. Sharma specialises in Mathematics pedagogy, board preparation, competency-based questions, assessment planning, problem solving and student-centred learning.

Mathematics Board Preparation Assessment Problem Solving

His responsibilities include academic leadership, examination processes, student welfare and support for school activities, alongside teaching Classes IX and X.

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TGT English • Middle Wing Examination Incharge

Mrs. Kamini Mehra

Heritage Academy since 2012 • 23 years’ experience

Mrs. Mehra combines English teaching with examination coordination for the Middle wing, including examination logistics, datesheets and assessment processes.

English Examinations Assessment Design Value Education

Her educational approach emphasises critical thinking, communication, reflective writing, value education and structured mentoring.

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PGT Commerce • Senior Teacher

Mr. Manoj Kumar Bhargave

Heritage Academy since 2015 • 21 years’ experience

Mr. Bhargave teaches Accountancy and Business Studies in Classes XI and XII and contributes to academic leadership, student welfare, discipline and school activities.

Commerce Accountancy Student Mentoring Academic Leadership

His submitted profile highlights practical learning, logical thinking, differentiated instruction and sustained improvement in students’ academic performance.

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A Shared Educational Philosophy

Different Roles, Consistent Principles

The submitted leadership profiles repeatedly return to a common set of ideas—strong academics, independent thinking, confidence, values, individual support and meaningful learning beyond textbooks.

Teach Students How to Think

Questions, discussion, reasoning and problem solving are encouraged alongside subject knowledge.

Know the Individual Learner

Students develop at different speeds, requiring observation, differentiated support and appropriate challenge.

Achievement With Character

Academic ambition is balanced with integrity, empathy, discipline, responsibility and respect.

Learning Must Be Meaningful

Technology, projects, activities and real-world examples help students connect knowledge with experience.

Confidence Grows Through Participation

Activities, competitions, leadership opportunities and public expression help students find their voice.

Families Are Partners

Communication between teachers, coordinators and parents is part of supporting a child’s academic and personal development.

Leadership Continuity

Experience That Has Grown With the School

Heritage Academy has retained educators whose association with the institution stretches back to its earliest years.

Long-serving staff bring institutional memory as well as classroom experience. They have seen children enter the school at young ages, progress through successive stages and eventually complete their board examinations.

This continuity matters because a strong school culture is not created only through policies. It develops through people who understand the institution, its students and the community it serves.

2009 Senior Coordinator Rachna and senior language teacher Mrs. Anjali Gupta report joining Heritage during its opening year.
2010 Montessori Academic Coordinator Mrs. Shweta Goel joined during the school’s formative period.
2011 Primary Coordinator Ms. Nidhi Sharma and Montessori educator Mrs. Ujjawala Jain report joining Heritage.
2012+ Several additional senior educators have now served Heritage for more than a decade.
Leadership Beyond Designations

Senior Educators With Additional Responsibilities

Leadership also appears through activities, discipline, language, assessment, student mentoring and subject development.

Ms. Lalita Tyagi

TGT Hindi, Senior Teacher and Activity Incharge with responsibilities spanning co-curricular activities, discipline, assemblies, class management and parent communication.

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Ms. Pooja Pathak

TGT and Activity Incharge in the Art department, contributing to cultural programmes, school projects, exhibitions and creative learning.

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Mrs. Anjali Gupta

Senior Sanskrit and Hindi educator associated with Heritage since 2009, with long-standing contributions to language learning, board preparation and Sanskrit enrichment.

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The teachers’ ability to bring out the best talent in every child was truly heartwarming to watch. The hard work happening behind the scenes did not go unnoticed.
Poonam & Sushil Mishra — Parents of Heritage Academy students
Frequently Asked Questions

Leadership at Heritage Academy

Who is the Principal of Heritage Academy Modinagar?

Dr. Anuranjani Agarwal is the Principal and Head of Institution of Heritage Academy. CBSE records list her qualifications as M.Sc., B.Ed. and Ph.D.

Since when has Dr. Anuranjani Agarwal been Principal of Heritage Academy?

Heritage Academy’s published records state that Anuranjani Agarwal was appointed Principal with effect from 19 January 2018.

How is academic leadership organised at Heritage Academy?

Heritage Academy combines school-wide leadership with stage coordinators and senior educators responsible for Early Years, Primary, Classes VI–XII, examinations, curriculum, assessment, student wellbeing and activities.

Who coordinates the Montessori wing at Heritage Academy?

Mrs. Shweta Goel is the Academic Coordinator of the Montessori wing. She reports more than 22 years of teaching experience and has worked at Heritage Academy since 2010.

Who coordinates the Primary wing at Heritage Academy?

Ms. Nidhi Sharma serves as Coordinator for Classes I–V and also teaches at the Senior Secondary level. She has been associated with Heritage Academy since 2011.

Who coordinates Classes VI–XII at Heritage Academy?

Rachna serves as Senior Coordinator with responsibilities across Classes VI–XII, including academic coordination, student supervision, discipline, child safety, counselling and school programmes.

Does Heritage Academy have dedicated examination leadership?

Yes. Senior educators have assigned examination responsibilities across different school stages, including assessment planning, examination logistics, question-paper preparation and board examination support.

What leadership philosophy guides Heritage Academy?

Leadership at Heritage Academy is aligned with the school’s broader educational promise of Academic Excellence, Character and Future Readiness, with emphasis on independent thinking, individual support, values and meaningful learning.

Meet the Educators Behind the Heritage Journey

Explore our faculty profiles and academic programmes to learn more about the teachers and coordinators guiding students from their Early Years through Senior Secondary education.