Mr. Sreekanth Koganti has led Kennedy and NextGen Schools since 2002. Under his leadership, the schools have grown into a community of more than 3,000 students, with an emphasis on innovative learning and holistic development. He is also involved in school management associations and has conducted teacher-training and motivational sessions. His interests include education, technology, sports, and experiential learning.
At the South India Educator’s Summit 2026, Koganti joined the discussion on Teacher Recruitment and Retention: The Biggest Roadblock in School Growth. He addressed the need for schools to assess candidates more comprehensively during recruitment. Subject knowledge is important, but it does not necessarily indicate whether a person will become an effective teacher or work successfully within a school community.
Mr. Koganti argued for giving greater attention to a candidate’s attitude, aptitude and practical teaching skills. He noted that institutions sometimes recruit people based on their apparent academic strengths, only to discover later that attitude or other professional concerns affect their suitability. He therefore supported stronger recruitment processes that assess multiple aspects of a candidate’s readiness for teaching.
He also emphasised continuous professional development and the responsibility of school management to build a culture in which teachers are supported and encouraged to remain. These priorities reflect broader conversations about workforce development and institutional leadership within the education sector, subjects that continue to feature in EducationNewsNetwork coverage of educational developments.
His contribution highlighted the need to treat teacher selection as a long-term investment in school quality. By connecting recruitment methods with professional development and retention, Mr. Koganti encouraged leaders to consider how their decisions affect both educators and students.
Mr. Sreekanth Koganti is the Director of Kennedy and NextGen Schools and a panelist at the education event.
He serves as Director, contributing to the leadership and development of the schools.
Effective school leadership supports academic quality, institutional development, teacher collaboration, and student growth.
A panelist shares professional perspectives, participates in discussions, and contributes ideas on educational challenges and opportunities.
School leaders can support innovation, strengthen teaching practices, encourage professional development, and create learning environments that meet students’ evolving needs.
