Dr. Pooja Anjanikar is a nationally recognized education consultant, institutional strategist, and the founder of Maven of Education – a leading consultancy dedicated to school development, affiliation assistance, faculty recruitment and training, counseling, motivational programs, and comprehensive academic administration.
With over 25 years of experience in the education and development sector, she has led transformational change in schools across India, with a focus on operational excellence, NEP 2020 implementation, and 21st-century learning strategies.
She has held senior academic leadership positions with some of India’s most respected educational institutions, including:
- 🌟 Orchid The International School
- 🌟 Vibgyor Group of Schools
- 🌟 Narayana e-Techno School
- 🌟 Shanti Asiatic Group of Schools
- 🌟 Surabhi International School
- 🌟 Delhi Public School
- 🌟 Numerous other well-known schools
These experiences have helped her develop a deep understanding of institutional operations, faculty development, and student-centric education models across diverse cultural and geographic settings.
🎓 Educational Credentials
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education – Central University (USA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Lovely Professional University
- Master of Education (M.Ed.) – Shivaji University
- Master of English Literature (M.A.) – IGNOU
- Bachelor of Psychology & Education – Mumbai University
- Diploma in Education (D.Ed.) – Maharashtra Board
🌐 Professional Affiliations & Expertise
Dr. Pooja is a certified trainer, counselor, and licensed mentor. As an active member of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Sector Skill Council, she contributes to national efforts in building educational capacity and workplace readiness.
Her core strengths include:
- Professional Affiliations & Expertise
- Affiliations & Leadership Engagement
- Advisory and consultancy support for CBSE and State Board school managements
- Collaboration with educational trusts, emerging institutions, and school governing bodies
- Engagement with curriculum councils, teacher development forums, and school leadership networks
- Experience in affiliating new schools and guiding existing schools through compliance and quality benchmarks
- Core Domains of Expertise
- School Establishment & Board Affiliation: End-to-end planning, infrastructure alignment, documentation, compliance audits, and readiness for CBSE/State Board requirements
- Curriculum Design & NEP Integration: Competency-based curriculum frameworks, interdisciplinary planning, assessment restructuring, and learning outcome mapping
- Faculty Recruitment & Professional Development: Structured hiring processes, orientation programs, teacher appraisal systems, and continuous training models
- Academic & Administrative System Development: SOP creation, policy drafting, academic calendars, workflow standardization, and goal-aligned monitoring mechanisms
- Socio-Emotional Learning & Student Support: Pastoral care systems, counseling programs, classroom behavior protocols, and student wellness strategies
- School Leadership & Governance Advisory: Coaching school heads, academic coordinators, emerging leaders, and management teams on strategic planning and execution
- Quality Assurance & Institutional Growth Planning: Performance audit frameworks, improvement action plans, data-driven decision systems, and long-term school development roadmaps
🏆 Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Anjanikar has been honored with several distinguished awards, including:
- 🥇 “Excellent Principal Award” – APJ Abdul Kalam Avantika Foundation
- 👩🏫 “Exemplary Women in Education” – Brain feed Magazine
- 🥇 “Bharat Ratan ” – UNI Global Intellectuals Foundation
- 🥈 “Young Educator Award” – NFED (National Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development)
- 🏅 “Best Social Initiative Award” – IUEF, Kolkata
- 🏆 “Outstanding Educator Award” – Akaal Academy
- 🥉 “Best Educational Resource Person” – Education Icon Awards by Liberty Solutions
- 📄 Recognized by HELIOS EDUCORE, Alliance University, Shiksha India, Gem Foundations, and more
These accolades reflect her unwavering commitment to academic excellence, inclusive education, and transformative leadership.
“Educating children for over two decades has been both a privilege and a profound journey of growth and learning.”
— Dr. Pooja Anjanikar