“Every great institution is shaped by a leader with vision, purpose, and compassion.”

Dr. Indira Kothaneth began her administrative career as Founder Principal of Delhi Public School, Bangalore. She later served as the Principal of Presidency School, R.T. Nagar, for nearly a decade, before leading Presidency School, Nandini Layout with dedication and distinction. She is now overseeing as Director – Presidency School Nandini Layout and Presidency School Kasturinagar, and Presidency School R T Nagar. Holding a Doctorate in Education, a B.A. (Hons) & Master of Arts (M.A.) from Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi, she has also completed her Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management from CEMD, New Delhi. Dr. Indira Kothaneth combines scholarly expertise with decades of practical leadership in school. She has won several awards viz.

• Best Principal Award PGI for two successive years.
• India Tree Award from Education World for ideating and leading policies and projects to improve and upgrade K-12 education standards.
• State Education Award for Excellence.
• Education Today 50 Effective Principals of India Award.
• Education Visionary Leader Award 2026.

A teacher at heart, Dr. Indira Kothaneth believes that education is not merely about imparting knowledge but about transforming lives. One of her greatest strengths has been her commitment to bringing about a positive change in the mind set of educators. She encourages teachers to move beyond conventional methods, embrace innovation, and recognise that today’s generation learns differently and must be guided with empathy, patience, and understanding. She firmly believes that every child deserves to be heard, understood, and inspired.

Under her visionary leadership, the school has evolved into a vibrant learning community where academic excellence is balanced with creativity, values, and emotional well-being. She has championed technology-enabled learning while ensuring that kindness, discipline, and respect remain the foundation of education.

Her vision, humility, and unwavering commitment have shaped not just a successful school, but a generation of confident, compassionate, and responsible learners.