Award Winner Interview
Category: Top 20 CBSE School
Strong educational leadership begins with collaboration, shared learning, and a commitment to nurturing future generations. Speaking at the Maharashtra Educators’ Summit & Awards 2026, Ms. Seema Gupta, Principal of Universal High School, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, expressed her appreciation for the EducationToday Award, describing it as recognition of the school’s collective efforts.
Ms. Gupta highlighted the summit’s value as a platform where educators can meet, exchange ideas and share their experiences. She emphasised that successful schools depend not on leadership alone, but on the combined contributions of management, teachers, parents and students. According to her, leaders must inspire their teams and create an environment in which everyone can contribute towards meaningful progress.
Sharing her message with fellow educators, she underlined their responsibility in shaping the next generation.
“You are the ones who are going to create the future generation. You are there to lay the foundation, so give your 200 per cent.”
Her message reinforces the importance of dedicated teaching and inspirational leadership in building a strong educational foundation for children and securing a brighter future for society.
Ms. Seema Gupta is the Principal of Universal High School in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra.
The school is located in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, India.
A school principal oversees academic planning, supports teachers, manages school operations, and fosters a positive learning environment.
Effective school leadership helps create supportive learning environments, strengthen teaching practices, and encourage students’ academic and personal growth.
Schools can combine academic learning with extracurricular activities, life skills, creativity, and opportunities for social and emotional development.
