Episode #45 | Vikas Pahwa – Well-being Isn’t Extra: It’s Essential ​

April 09, 2025 00:41:04
Episode #45 | Vikas Pahwa – Well-being Isn’t Extra: It’s Essential ​
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Episode #45 | Vikas Pahwa – Well-being Isn’t Extra: It’s Essential ​

Apr 09 2025 | 00:41:04

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Show Notes

In this episode with Vikas Pahwa, we explore his passion for holistic education and his leadership role at Shiv Nadar School, where he champions well-being, international-mindedness, and innovative learning. With a rich background in Humanities and global curriculum delivery, Vikas shares how well-being is not just a program, but a way of being embedded throughout the school community.

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More About Vikas

Vikas is a seasoned senior school educator at Shiv Nadar School, where he serves as the Head of Department for Individuals and Societies and the EFL Coordinator. With deep expertise in international curricula, Vikas is a passionate advocate for lifelong learning, student well-being, and innovative teaching practices.

He holds a Master’s degree in Humanities, a degree in Education, and has completed professional development certifications from both the International Baccalaureate and Cambridge Assessment.

Beyond the classroom, Vikas has hosted engaging fireside chats and actively contributes to the broader education community. He is a contributing writer for the book Leading Your International School, authored by Andre Double, CEO and founder of LYIS (Leading Your International School).

Outside of work, Vikas finds joy in music, nature, reading, heritage walks, poetry, and, of course, meaningful podcasts.

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