Leading Team

Capt. (Retd.) Rekha Kapoor, Vice Principal – Senior School (VI to XII)

With a distinguished background in the Army Education Corps, Capt. (Retd.) Rekha Kapoor stands as a dynamic academic leader. Her journey from the corridors of military academies to the classrooms of a progressive school reflects her deep commitment to nation-building through education. As Lead – Academics, she brings the hallmark qualities of discipline, clarity, purpose-driven learning, leadership development, and moral integrity—into the heart of the school’s teaching-learning culture. Her military training has instilled in her a rare ability to blend structured academic delivery with agile pedagogy, making her an anchor for academic excellence and reform.

At DPS Sushant Lok, she fosters a culture where academic rigour is balanced with empathy, and goal-setting is guided by values. Under her leadership, students are not only encouraged to excel in scholastic domains but are also mentored to develop a strong sense of responsibility, resilience, and self-discipline—skills central to both military life and life-long success.

Capt. Kapoor believes that true education lies in nurturing courage, curiosity, and character. Her strategic foresight, combined with her calm command and collaborative spirit, makes her a pillar of strength for the institution and a true mentor for both teachers and students alike.

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Ms. Leena Singhal , Vice Principal – Junior School (Pre-Nursery to V)
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Ms. Leena Singhal is an accomplished educator with over 30 years of distinguished experience in early childhood and primary education. A postgraduate in English Literature from Lucknow University, she has served with deep commitment at DPS Vasant Kunj and later at DPS Sushant Lok, where she joined in 2013 as the Pre-Primary Coordinator and went on to lead as Senior Headmistress of the Primary Wing. Rejoining DPS Sushant Lok as Vice Principal - Junior School, Ms. Singhal brings renewed affection, selfless dedication, and a strong belief in all round child development. Her educational philosophy emphasizes 21st-century competencies such as critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, digital fluency, and essential life skills.

Known for her inclusive and innovative approach, she designs developmental pathways that allow children to learn at their own pace within a warm, well-structured environment. Her leadership has consistently aligned the curriculum with global best practices, ensuring meaningful and joyful learning experiences for young learners.

With her expertise, gentle guidance, and nurturing presence, Ms. Singhal continues to inspire confident, independent, and compassionate learners who are prepared for the world ahead.

Ms. Mansi Babrah, Headmistress – Middle Wing (Grades VI–VIII)

With over two decades of experience in education, Ms. Mansi Babrah, Headmistress of the Middle Wing, is a dynamic academic leader committed to nurturing confident, independent and responsible young learners. Having served as Head of the Mathematics Department, Academic Coordinator, Event Coordinator and Headmistress, she brings extensive expertise in academic planning, curriculum implementation, assessment and school administration.

As a mentor and collaborative leader, she is dedicated to empowering teachers through continuous professional development and building a culture of trust, innovation and excellence. She believes in creating learning environments where students are encouraged to question, explore, take ownership and grow with confidence. Her leadership contributes significantly to DPS Sushant Lok’s vision of developing confident, compassionate and future-ready learners.

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Ms. Aashima Khurana, Headmistress – Pre Primary (Early Years - Grades I)
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With over 18 years of experience in Early Years and Primary Education, Ms. Aashima Khurana, Headmistress – Pre-Primary, is a passionate early childhood educator committed to nurturing children intellectually, emotionally, socially and ethically. A certified Early Childhood Educationist and CTET-qualified educator, she champions child-centred, joyful and meaningful learning.

Under her leadership, the Early Years programme at DPS Sushant Lok focuses on building curiosity, creativity, confidence, empathy, resilience and independence, laying strong foundations for lifelong learning and holistic development. She strives to ensure that every child feels valued, secure and inspired to explore, while empowering teachers to create enriching and inclusive learning experiences.