Mrs. Kanika Sachdeva Govi is an experienced education leader with a strong background in educational management, teacher development, and educational technology. She holds an MA, B.Ed., and MPhil in English Literature and graduated as the MA batch topper from the University of Kolkata. Her professional experience includes working with the Directorate of Education and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). A committed advocate of continuous professional development, she has also authored an English grammar series for Classes I to V. Her interests extend to value education, community outreach, career counselling, school safety, and sustainability.
At the North Educators’ Summit & Awards 2026, Mrs. Govi joined fellow education leaders for a discussion presented by EducationToday, titled “Are Parents and Educators Aligned on Student Learning?” She shared her perspective on balancing innovative teaching practices with parental expectations surrounding academic performance. She highlighted how the National Education Policy (NEP), National Curriculum Framework (NCF), and evolving CBSE approaches are encouraging students to explore, experiment, analyse, and develop independent thinking rather than depend entirely on rote learning.
Drawing from her experience as a school principal, she discussed the anxiety parents sometimes experience when examination periods approach, particularly when schools introduce new teaching methodologies. She explained that although students may respond positively to conceptual and experiential learning, parents often request additional worksheets, practice assignments, and revision material.
She advocated addressing parental concerns through communication and patience while ensuring that teachers remain confident in the school’s educational approach. She also stressed that school leaders must first build trust among their staff members so that innovative teaching practices can be implemented effectively.
Another important observation concerned the consequences of parents openly discrediting teachers or schools in front of children. She emphasised that mutual respect between parents and educators is essential to maintaining a healthy learning environment.
Her contribution highlighted the importance of balancing educational innovation, parental confidence, and institutional responsibility.
Mrs. Kanika Sachdeva Govi is the Principal of Delhi Public School, Rohini.
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Effective leadership helps establish clear goals, improve teaching practices, and create a supportive learning environment.
Principals can promote student development through engaging learning experiences, extracurricular activities, and opportunities for leadership.
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