Dr. Skand Bali is an experienced school leader with nearly 26 years in education. His career includes leadership at Adani International School in Ahmedabad and Jirgoa World School in Gurugram, as well as earlier experience as a housemaster and geography teacher at The Doon School and as Head of Humanities at Army Public School, Dagshai. His leadership approach emphasises inclusion, integrity, collaboration and the development of individual student potential.
At the South India Educator’s Summit 2026, Dr. Bali joined the panel AI, Hybrid Learning, and the New School Model: What’s Here to Stay? to discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the teacher’s role. He argued that technology does not make teachers less important; rather, it raises the expectations placed on them. AI can produce lesson plans and explain concepts, but it does not automatically account for social, economic and physical inclusion or the different circumstances in which children learn.
He stressed that teachers must provide the context, judgement and guidance required to use AI meaningfully. Schools should help educators stay abreast of technological developments through appropriate training and professional development.
Dr. Bali also highlighted the value of virtual reality and other technologies that can make complex concepts more accessible. However, he emphasised that teaching extends beyond content delivery. Educators must develop curiosity, critical thinking and engaging classroom experiences rather than simply provide information that students can already access online. These perspectives contribute to the ongoing education discourse covered by EducationNewsNetwork, particularly around the balance between technological innovation and effective teaching practices.
His contribution offered a balanced view of innovation: schools should recognise the educational benefits of technology while protecting the human relationships and thoughtful teaching that make learning effective. His message was clear that teachers must keep updating their skills as education changes.
Dr. Skand Bali is the Principal of The Hyderabad Public School and participates as a panelist in education discussions.
Dr. Skand Bali is associated with The Hyderabad Public School in Hyderabad, Telangana.
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School leadership helps schools strengthen academic standards, support teachers, encourage innovation, and create positive learning environments.
School leaders can support effective teaching, encourage critical thinking, provide opportunities for experiential learning, and promote students’ academic and personal development.
