Birla Open Minds is a well-known chain of private schools in India, offering a modern, holistic approach to education from preschool through to Grade 12 (K 12).
The school’s academic team quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. “A mind that is stretched by new experiences can never go back to its old dimensions.”
“Professional development programs help realise this very truth. At Birla Open Minds we truly believe that training is transformational and when done well can lead to our teachers becoming empowered educators who are innovators in the classroom”.
The ripple effect of teacher training can never be emphasized enough. As a teacher one has the power to touch the lives of the hundreds of students who pass through one’s hands.As a trainer the impact is multifold.
Keeping this in mind, Birla Open Minds launches Avinya- Innovations and more – The North East Edition. The workshop will be held at AIDA, Don Bosco campus, Dimapur on July 11, 2026.
We have 3 Master trainers who will train teachers on the following topics.
Topics :
Preschool:
- BRAIN RULES FOR PRESCHOOLERS
- LANGUAGE ACQUISITION IN EARLY YEARS
K 12:
- LEARNING STYLES AND MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES
- COMPETENCY BASED LEARNING
Trainer Profiles
Satwant Palekar
Satwant Palekar serves as Head Academics at Birla Open Minds, where she spearheads the academic vision and drives consistency across a growing network of schools. With a strong foundation as a Chemistry educator and recognition as a British Council School Ambassador, she brings both subject expertise and global perspective to her role and brings in internationalism in the curriculum through varied collaborations internationally.
She is known for building robust, system-oriented academic frameworks of both curriculum,teacher and principal training that ensure alignment with quality standards and measurable outcomes. Her leadership focuses on strengthening teacher capability, integrating experiential and child-centric pedagogies, and ensuring seamless curriculum implementation across diverse geographies.
Ms. Palekar plays a pivotal role in bridging strategy and execution working closely with school leaders to translate academic vision into classroom impact. Her structured, outcome-driven approach continues to elevate institutional standards, ensuring that every Birla Open Minds school delivers consistent, future-ready, and holistic learning experiences.
Priya Gopal
Ms. Priya Gopal serves as the General Manager – Training at Birla Open Minds. An educator by choice, she has evolved into a distinguished trainer and curriculum specialist over the past 30 years, with extensive experience in teaching, school operations, teacher training, and curriculum development for the K–12 sector.
Throughout her professional journey, she has held diverse roles including teacher, curriculum team lead, principal trainer, and designer of training modules and educational products. Her multifaceted experience has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of academic excellence, institutional growth, and professional development.
Ms. Gopal is also a certified life coach, parenting coach, PoSH trainer, and IELTS trainer. She actively contributes to the fields of teacher training, corporate learning, and parenting guidance.
Drawing from her rich and varied professional background, she is committed to empowering educators and helping them recognize the profound influence teachers have on the lives of students—both within the classroom and beyond.
Sheetal Singh
Ms. Sheetal Singh currently serving as General Manager-Academics, is an accomplished education leader with over 19 years of experience across CBSE, CAIE, and ICSE frameworks, specializing in curriculum design, academic leadership, and quality assurance. She has extensive experience in curriculum transformation, school operations, teacher development, and the successful establishment of new school campuses.
An established author, she has developed and contributed to a wide range of educational content, including textbooks, comprehensive teacher resources and manuals. Her work reflects a strong commitment to child-centric, experiential, and competency-based learning, with a focus on creating meaningful and application-oriented educational experiences.
She holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and a B.Ed. from SNDT University, Mumbai, and has undergone Cambridge training and leadership development programmes, along with certifications in Jolly Phonics. These experiences have strengthened her expertise in teacher capacity building, active learning strategies, and global pedagogical practices.
A firm believer that education must move beyond delivering content to shaping thinking, she focuses on building strong academic systems that empower educators, foster curiosity, and translate vision into impactful classroom practice. Known for combining strategic vision with effective execution, she continues to lead initiatives that enhance institutional quality and redefine curriculum excellence.
