Ms. Puja Pant
Vice Principal
Puja Pant is an accomplished educationist with more than two decades of distinguished service in some of India’s finest residential schools. A passionate advocate of holistic, values-driven education, she brings to every institution a rare blend of academic rigour, creative vision, and compassionate leadership. Her career rich with innovation, initiative, and institutional impact reflects her unwavering belief in the transformative power of boarding school education.
From leading academic departments and publications to heading large-scale school activities and currently serving as Vice Principal at Ecole Globale International Girls’School, Puja has consistently demonstrated her ability to elevate systems, inspire teams, and nurture student potential. Her tenure at The Scindia School was marked by pioneering initiatives, including the founding of the Editors’ Conference-an acclaimed national platform for student journalism and the school’s most widely read magazine. Her selection for the prestigious teacher exchange program at Woodbridge School, UK, further broadened her global perspective and strengthened her pedagogical acumen.
At Vidya Devi Jindal School, Puja’s leadership as Dean of Activities catalysed a cultural shift in adventure and experiential learning, notably through the school’s first cycling expedition for girls. Her contributions to teacher appraisal reforms, the IPSC Journal, digital presence, and Round Square showcase her ability to blend creativity with institutional strategy.
As an English educator, she is deeply respected for her consistently strong Board results and her ability to instill a love for literature and authentic self-expression. She has been at the forefront of integrating NEP-aligned, experiential, and art-based methodologies into everyday teaching.
In her current role as Vice Principal at Ecole Globale International Girls School, she plays a pivotal part in shaping academic, pastoral, and co-curricular excellence. Her leadership in transitioning hostel management to a dynamic house-wise system has strengthened school culture, while her oversight of publications, outreach, and strategic planning has enhanced the school’s visibility and community engagement.
Mentored by visionary leaders and shaped by the distinct cultures of the institutions she has served, Puja Pant has grown into a school leader who leads with heart and thinks with clarity. Warm, forward-looking, and deeply grounded in her love for students, she continues to build environments where learning feels expansive, relationships feel authentic, and young people feel seen and valued.