Mr. Srinivasan Sriram, Principal of The Mann School, is an experienced educationist with over 36 years of teaching experience and 15 years of administrative experience. Having been associated with one of India’s premier boarding schools, he has consistently advocated transforming teaching practices and improving the way students understand and assimilate knowledge. He is also a strong proponent of continuous professional development for educators, recognising that empowered teachers are essential to meaningful educational change. His contributions to educational innovation have been acknowledged through the prestigious National Award for Innovation in ICT, presented by the President of India on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
At the North Educators’ Summit & Awards 2026, presented by EducationToday, Mr. Sriram moderated an engaging conversation during the panel discussion titled “Are Parents and Educators Aligned on Student Learning?”, examining the relationship between parents, educators, and students. He highlighted how different expectations surrounding academic performance, examination results, and learning outcomes can create confusion for children. Using relatable examples from Indian households, he questioned whether marks have become the easiest measure of learning, despite their inability to capture a student’s overall development.
He emphasised the importance of moving beyond academic scores towards conceptual understanding, practical application and individual growth. In his concluding observations, he identified three important shifts required in education: moving from marks to mastery, supervision to partnership, and managing education to developing student agency.
His central message was that parents and educators must align themselves with the needs of the child rather than their own expectations. Through his moderation, Mr. Sriram encouraged meaningful dialogue and offered a valuable perspective on building a collaborative learning ecosystem.
Mr. Srinivasan Sriram is the Principal of The Mann School and is featured as a moderator.
A school principal provides academic and administrative leadership, supports teachers, and helps create a positive learning environment.
Educational leadership helps schools maintain academic standards, encourage innovation, and support the overall development of students.
A moderator guides discussions, introduces key topics, encourages speaker participation, and facilitates meaningful conversations.
Strong school leadership supports effective teaching, student development, institutional growth and a positive school culture.
