Ms. Aparna Magee, Principal
With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Ms. Aparna Magee stands as a visionary leader and accomplished educator in the Indian academic landscape. As the Principal of Delhi Public School Sushant Lok- Gurugram, she brings a wealth of experience in school leadership, academic strategy, and educational innovation.
Her distinguished career includes roles as Director, Academic Advisor, and Curriculum Designer, along with over 13 years of impactful leadership as Principal and Director Principal in reputed institutions. Ms. Magee is known for establishing schools from inception—overseeing everything from infrastructure and budgeting to faculty recruitment and curriculum planning. Her hallmark is a balanced approach that blends academic discipline with creativity, fostering learning environments where students thrive holistically.
Holding a Master’s in Mathematics and a specialized bridge course in Physics Honours; she possesses a deep understanding of both analytical and scientific reasoning—an asset in nurturing well-rounded learners. She is a strong advocate of student-centric education, focused on continuous improvement, teacher empowerment, and outcome-based learning. Her approach to education is deeply learner-centric, integrating innovative pedagogies such as blended learning, flip learning, micro-assessment, and teaching-learning frameworks aligned with NCRF and NEP 2020. She has actively participated in CBSE’s SAFAL pilot program, contributed to NEP 2020 discussions, worked on the two-exam policy framework, and facilitated APAAR ID creation across the student body.
Ms. Magee’s career is adorned with accolades that reflect her commitment to excellence in education. She is the only Principal from India to receive the World 100 21st Century Education Award, and has been honored with the Principal of the Year 2019 award by Global Gurus and Chinmaya Foundation. Her contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic were recognized by Rishihood University and the Global School Leaders Consortium for ensuring uninterrupted and quality learning.
She has served as an evaluator for CBSE’s 'Udaan' program for Mathematics IIT training modules and collaborated with 'Bharat Learn' to develop innovative, film-based teaching tools in Mathematics. Her efforts have been further acknowledged with prestigious awards including the Leaders in Education Award, Rotary’s Distinguished Teacher Award, Rex Karmaveer Gold Award, and the Gyan Ganga Samman by Shushant University.
Ms. Magee is deeply committed to nurturing future-ready learners. Her leadership is grounded in the belief that education must be joyful, relevant, and empowering. At DPS Sushant Lok, she aims to cultivate an environment where every child excels academically and grows as a confident, compassionate, and responsible global citizen.
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.
Ms. Leena Singhal , Vice Principal – Junior School (Pre-Nursery to V)
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. Kawaljeet Kaur, Headmistress - Pre Primary (Trinity Wisdom Education Welfare and Cultural Society)
With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, Ms. Kaur is driven by a clear mission—to nurture the whole child: intellectually, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. A certified Early Years Curriculum Developer (IEYP) from Kunskapsskolan, Sweden, and a trained SEN Coach under KHDA, UAE, she brings a well-rounded and inclusive approach to early learning.
Throughout her journey, Kawaljeet has been associated with some of India’s most reputed and forward-thinking educational institutions. She has been at the forefront of curriculum innovation and teacher development, seamlessly integrating global best practices with contextual relevance. She has designed and facilitated impactful training programmes, capacity-building workshops, and professional learning modules for educators across diverse settings—always with the aim of fostering emotionally safe, stimulating, and joyful environments for both learners and teachers.
Her key areas of expertise include early childhood education and development, integrated curriculum design, mindfulness and SEL, inclusive pedagogies, and differentiated instruction. As a mentor to both teachers and parents, she builds partnerships that support every child’s unique learning journey.
Ms. Shalini Gupta, Middle School Coordinator (VI to VIII)
Ms Shalini Gupta is a firm believer in child-centric teaching and management approaches, and views education as a journey of curiosity, empathy, and discovery, striving always to create a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and encouraged to explore their potential.
With over 23 years of rich experience in education, she has been a cornerstone of the Junior School, leading the English Department and guiding the holistic development of students through both academics and co-curricular engagement. A recognized knowledge resource, Ms. Gupta has also actively participated in CBSE-accredited workshops, NEP-aligned training, and programs on inclusive classrooms, language assessment, innovative pedagogy, and student wellbeing.
Her extensive professional development, combined with her hands-on classroom experience, allows her to bridge pedagogy with strategic leadership, fostering an environment where teachers are supported and students thrive.
