Award Winner Interview
Category: Top 3 Boys School & Panel Speaker
Ms. Sara Thomas, Principal of Campion School, expressed her appreciation for receiving a leadership award at the Maharashtra Educators’ Summit and Awards 2026. She credited the recognition to her school’s teachers, leadership team, and collective efforts to support students, acknowledging EducationToday for celebrating the contributions of educational institutions and their teams.
Reflecting on the summit, Thomas highlighted the importance of bringing schools across Maharashtra together to discuss shared challenges and priorities. She emphasised that while education must evolve alongside technological advancements, particularly the growing influence of artificial intelligence and digital learning, the needs of children must remain central to every decision.
“We need to ensure that education in its very true essence remains. At the same time, we have to innovate and evolve ourselves because our children are evolving.”
Thomas highlights a crucial responsibility for modern educators: balancing innovation with the fundamental purpose of education. As students grow up in an increasingly AI-driven world, schools must adapt their teaching practices while continuing to provide guidance, support, and meaningful learning experiences. Her message reinforces the importance of keeping children’s development at the centre of educational transformation.
Ms. Sara Thomas is the Principal of Campion School.
As Principal, she leads the school’s academic and administrative activities and supports its educational objectives.
A principal helps guide teachers, oversee academic practices, support students, and maintain a positive learning environment.
Principals can promote effective teaching, support teacher development, monitor learning progress, and encourage collaboration between teachers and parents.
Effective school leadership focuses on student development, teaching quality, staff collaboration, academic progress, and a supportive school environment.
