Ms. Abha Sadana has been a passionate educator for more than three decades. She has worked towards educational research and in evolving new teaching methodologies.
She is a Postgraduate in Economics and History and has done PHD level courses in Institute of International Education, University of Stockholm, Sweden. She has taught in various schools and institutes which include the International School of Stockholm and International School of Paris, Vasant Valley School, and University of Bradford. For 9 years she was the Principal of The Modern School ECNCR. She has been bestowed by many awards and accolades.
For cultural exchange, research and employment, she has travelled to more than 20 countries in the world. Her research work involves submission of papers in UNESCO, University of Stockholm, and Prime Minister of India’s Office.
Presently she is the Director of Modern Institute for Education, a research, training and development institute for the school teaching and educator community which aims to empower educators to meet the highest standards of quality education so that they can become catalysts of change, make a difference in the communities they serve and bring out the best in themselves and their students.
Dr. Anviti Singh is an experienced professional having worked extensively in the fields of Teacher Education and Language Education. She started her career as a school teacher in Kolkata, worked briefly as a lecturer at Kendriya Hindi Sansthan Agra, and then joined Central Institute of Education, University of Delhi to pursue research. Holding a PhD in Special Education, her research interests include Specific Learning, Disabilities, Multilingualism, and Teacher Education, Foundational Literacy among others.
After completing research, she joined non-government organisations and worked mainly in the fields of Teacher Training, Curriculum Development, and Foundational Language and Literacy. Over the years, she has made significant contributions to enhancing educational practices, particularly for marginalised sections of society. She has worked with several renowned national and international organisations where she assisted in implementing key language and literacy initiatives. She played a crucial role in advocating for developing reading habits among early graders.
In addition, she has also contributed to projects funded by international development agencies such as USAID focused on achieving Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) outcomes. With a strong foundation in academic research and experience working in government as well as non-government organisations, she helps minimising the gap between educational theory and practice.
Dr. Feroz Khan is a Gold Medalist in M.A. from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). He did his PhD in Interdisciplinary and Trans-disciplinary Studies from IGNOU on 'Employment and Labour Issues' in the Organised Retail Sector. Presently, he is a Research Associate at the Modern Institute for Education (MIE). Dr. Khan has worked as a Research Associate with V. V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida on different labour issues like 'Workers in Small Scale Industries' and 'Child Labour.' He has also worked as a Research Officer with the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), New Delhi. He is a member of The Global Research Forum on Diaspora and Transnationalism (GRFDT), an Academic and Policy think tank based in New Delhi.
Mr. Ashok Kumar Yadav, MCA, BCA, is a tech-savvy professional, working as a Coordinating Officer with the Modern Institute for Education (MIE) since its inception.
He is a Diploma holder in Information Security (ethical hacking) and Hardware and Networking from the Delhi Institute of Computer Science (DICS), Pusa Road, New Delhi, and certificates in accounts and office assistance.
Apart from his current role at MIE, Mr. Yadav also continues to assist the Office of Board of Trustees, Modern Schools on the administrative and operational tasks. His work as Personal Assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Board of Trustees, Modern School for more than 9 years, has made him a seasoned administrative and management professional in the field of Office management from almost every aspect from infrastructure to personnel. In his leisure time, he loves to read books and play chess.
