Mrs. Aparna Erry, Principal of D.A.V. Public School, Sector-14, Gurugram is an accomplished educator and a visionary leader. With a passion for fostering academic excellence and holistic development alongside a stellar academic background, including degrees from esteemed institutions like Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi School of Economics and IIM Ahmedabad, she has dedicated her career to empowering students and shaping their future of education. With 25 years of experience, including 23 years in administrative roles, she has pioneered various initiatives and contributed significantly to academic excellence, innovative teaching practices, and school accreditation. She is widely recognized for her unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering educational environment. Her passion for education and commitment to empowering students has been driving forces throughout her career.
Her extensive experience in managing challenging responsibilities in various prestigious committees has consistently earned her trust and recognition. Her notable roles include serving CBSE as the City Coordinator for Teacher’s Eligibility Tests and as the District Level Coordinator for the National Achievement Survey (NAS). Time and again, she is also entrusted with the responsibilities of Chief Nodal Supervisor, Centre Superintendent and Inspection Committee Member among others by CBSE.
Furthermore, she has demonstrated leadership as the Chairperson of the Gurgaon Progressive Schools Council from May 2019 to July 2021. Additionally, she served as an Executive Committee Member of the National Progressive Schools Council (NPSC).
An active participant in numerous panel discussions and professional development programmes, she is committed to empowering the education community and fostering all-round development of students as well as teachers. Her continuous pursuit of knowledge extends to international conferences and collaborations, ensuring she remains at the forefront of educational practices.
Her leadership has been acknowledged through numerous accolades and recognitions that highlight her commitment to creating a positive impact on students' lives. Notable achievements include Principal for Innovation Award by Youth Ideathon 2023, International Dimension Award – 2020-23 from British Council, Life Empowerment Award for Schools – 2020-21 and 2018-19 for "Principal Leadership for Outstanding Endeavours", REX Karmaveer Education Change Champion Fellowship and Karmaveer Chakra Award for social volunteering and values-based holistic education.
She was recently honoured with ‘Durga Award’ at the International Women Summit by the Haryana State Commission for Women in the gracious presence of Hon’ble Governor of Haryana Sh. Bandaru Dattatreya Ji. The Gurugram administration has also bestowed her with “Certificate of Recognition” for best teaching practices.
Principal Mrs. Aparna Erry is a beacon of inspiration for both students and staff, embodying the values of dedication, empowerment, and inclusivity in the pursuit of academic excellence and personal growth.