Ms. Reema Dewan
Director (Academics & Administration), Delhi Public School, Chandigarh & Mohali
Director (Academics & Administration), Delhi Public School, Chandigarh & Mohali
Mrs. Reema Dewan is a distinguished educationist, visionary leader, and accomplished administrator with nearly four decades of holistic experience in the field of education. She has been at the forefront of educational leadership, having served for over seventeen years as Principal, Delhi Public School Chandigarh and Deputy Director, Delhi Public School Mohali, before taking on the role of Director (Academics & Administration) for both institutions.
Her leadership has been marked by an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, innovation in pedagogy, and holistic student development. Guided by the philosophy “If children can’t learn the way we teach, we should teach the way they learn,” Mrs. Dewan has consistently advocated for child-centric approaches, inclusive practices, and global citizenship education. Her vision is to equip students with the skills required to navigate an ever-changing world while fostering values of empathy, resilience, and responsibility.
Mrs. Dewan’s leadership philosophy embodies her belief in growth and service: “Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself; when you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” She is admired for her exemplary organizational skills, her ability to inspire teams, and her dedication to nurturing future-ready learners.
Awards & Citations
Mrs. Dewan’s outstanding contributions to education and society have been widely recognized through numerous national and international awards:
- CBSE National Award for commendable contribution in the field of education.
- Paul Harris Fellow Award by Rotary International for advancing education, promoting mutual understanding, and supporting social causes.
- State Award (2014) by U.T. Administration for outstanding contribution to education, conferred by the Hon’ble Governor of Punjab and Haryana, Sh. Shivraj Patil.
- International School Award, Dubai (2018) – Outstanding Leadership Principal of the Year and Innovation in Education.
- Special Appreciation Award (2021) by Chandigarh Administration on Teachers’ Day for preparing the city for PISA 2022.
- Best Peer Mentoring Award (2022) by Chandigarh Commission for Protection of Child Rights & Yuvsatta.
Leadership Roles & Responsibilities
Mrs. Dewan has held numerous leadership portfolios at the city, state, and national levels, including:
- Member, State Advisory Council on Education (UT Chandigarh), serving two terms and reappointed by the Chief Secretary in August,2025
- CBSE City Coordinator, Chandigarh (2019 – Jan,2025).
- Chief Nodal Supervisor for AISSE/AISSCE for the past nine years.
- President, Chandigarh Sahodaya Manthan, fostering collaboration among schools.
- Mentor Principal, PRAYOG Series of Webinars for school leaders across India, organized by CBSE.
- Resource Person, Centre of Excellence (Chandigarh Region), conducting 3–4 training sessions and webinars every month.
- Member, State Resource Group – working with SCERT and the Department of Education.
- Lead Collaborator, Hubs of Learning, promoting peer collaboration among schools.
- Mentor Principal, State Resource Group for Reading Literacy.
- Member, State Committee for feedback on the National Education Policy (2019) draft.
Key Contributions
- Instrumental in driving innovation in teaching methodologies to make learning more engaging, inclusive, and student-centric.
- Championed global preparedness programs, nurturing future-ready global citizens.
- Actively contributed to policy-making and implementation at city and state levels through advisory roles.
- Served as a prominent speaker and trainer at national and international conferences, educational summits, and webinars.