Leading Team


Ms. Sarika R. Chopra, Vice Principal

Ms.Sarika Chopra, a distinguished leader at the helm of Delhi Public School Sushant Lok, brings a wealth of educational qualifications and professional expertise to her role. Armed with a BSc, MA, and a Master of Computer Applications, her dedication to lifelong learning shines through, exemplified by her active participation in an intensive training program at AdvancED iCarnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.Embarking on her journey with DPS, Ms. Chopra has displayed unwavering determination to uphold the institution's legacy of excellence. With over two decades of diverse leadership experience in esteemed institutions such as Manav Rachna International School, Delhi Public School, Faridabad, and St. Xavier's High School, Gurugram, she currently serves as the Vice Principal of DPS Sushant Lok.In her visionary perspective, Ms. Chopra emphasizes the fusion of powerful learning and teaching within a shared spirit of respect. She is committed to creating a safe and enriching environment for all students, where the alchemy of intellectual brilliance and the essence of life unfolds through innovative practices.Leading a robust team with diverse experiences, Ms. Chopra is dedicated to perfection in preparing learners for enriched opportunities. She takes immense pride in her role as a torchbearer, shouldering the responsibility of orchestrating learning that shapes the minds of the nation's most significant resource—young, impressionable individuals.In this era marked by technological advancement and globalization, Ms. Chopra underscores the importance of instilling morals and principles in children. She firmly believes that the success of the school is directly proportional to the happiness quotient of its stakeholders. Expressing gratitude for the unwavering support of dedicated parents, Ms. Chopra acknowledges their trust in the institution, contributing to the beautiful journey of evolving from good to great.

Ms. Renuka Bhasin, Headmistress

Working in a challenging domain for a conducive environment for the growth of the students, Ms. Renuka Bhasin is a seasoned educator who has dedicated around 20 years to the field of education. She embodies the spirit of holistic development of the scholars. She has held various coveted positions in the school system responsibly augmenting high performance, managing varied functions of public dealing, and envisaging a knowledge-based society. An alumnus of Delhi University, her proficiency in her subject Chemistry can be seen in the astounding feats she has helped her students to achieve. She has a wide exposure and rich teaching experience of different International and National Curriculums like IBDP, IGCSE, ICSE, ISC and CBSE. She is a prolific administrator who has efficiently handled the IBDP Programme. Ms. Renuka has played a phenomenal role in effectively conceptualizing, planning, and executing various academic, co-curricular, and extracurricular activities. She has earnestly contributed to creating a value-driven and nurturing environment that focuses on building a positive attitude as well as giving an opportunity to children to develop their potential and individuality. She is an able navigator, leader and mentor who ardently works on honing the skills of her team for venerable accomplishments.

Ms. Leena Singhal, Senior Headmistress -Junior Wing (Pre Primary & Primary)

Congratulations to Ms. Leena Singhal on her well-deserved superannuation after dedicating over a decade of exemplary service to our institution. Her commitment, expertise, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on our community. Ms. Singhal's leadership has been a guiding light, illuminating paths for colleagues and students alike. Her passion for excellence has inspired us all to reach higher and strive for greatness. As she embarks on this new chapter, may she be met with boundless opportunities. Wishing her the very best in all her endeavours!

Ms. Leena Singhal, Senior Headmistress (Pre- Primary & Primary School 2024), is a post graduate in English Literature from Lucknow, University. She has to her credit eighteen years of experience in teaching students at Primary and Middle levels at DPS Vasant Kunj. She became a part of DPS, Sushant Lok as the Pre- Primary Coordinator in 2013. Since 2016, she added to her enriching experience and led the Primary Wing as Headmistress. Ms Singhal believes that holistic development in education creates progressive thinkers and nurtures 21st Century Skills of active learning, out of the box thinking, effective communication, collaboration, technological skills and knowledge of life skills. Under her leadership, the curriculum and practices are consistently reviewed to ensure that the school is following the most updated best practices, meeting all regulations, and addressing the future needs of the students. She makes sure that the teaching faculty consistently follows current trends and creates a plan of action to incorporate those trends into the classrooms. To accommodate the pace at which each child learns and to cater to every type of learner, she graded the curriculum from simple to complex. Adding innovation to the teaching- learning process, the students are offered many opportunities to explore their interests and investigate new ideas. She strives to create a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for students to practice being responsible, have integrity, be caring, have respect, and practice co-operative behaviour. Ms Singhal takes pride in being a true educationist as she works closely with students and builds a culture of trust and hope with parents. She believes that this helps in achieving higher learning curve and a happier and safer environment for students.

Ms. Ruchi Kathpalia, Headmistress - Junior Wing

Ms. Ruchi Kathpalia, an energetic, self-driven, and highly dependable educator with nearly three decades of extensive experience in teaching and overseeing Pre-Primary, Primary, and Middle School education, brings her wealth of expertise to Delhi Public School SushantLok as the Headmistress, Junior School. With a commendable career spanning 26 years, she is a postgraduate in Psychology from Bombay University.Ms. Kathpalia is not only a seasoned professional but also a Google Certified Trainer for both Level 1 and 2. Her proficiency extends to training teachers for CBSE on Google Tools for Education, highlighting her dedication to staying at the forefront of educational technology. In her extensive career, she has led curriculum planning, organized enriching events, and conducted workshops for teachers and students. Ms. Kathpalia's adaptability and maturity shine through in her effective implementation of teaching, guiding, counselling, and administrative skills. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning to stay young and alive, and cherishes the innocence, curiosity, dynamism, and love that young learners bring each day. She resonates with the thought that in order to remain young and alive one must keep learning. She strongly believes that the innocence, curiosity, dynamism and love that our young learners bring is what makes every day truly worthwhile.