Sreekala Kumar

Sreekala Sureshkumar joined GEMS Modern Academy in 2004 and brings over two decades of experience in student wellbeing, counselling, and educational leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Mumbai, a Master of Education (IB Pathway) from Murdoch University, Dubai, and a National Professional Qualification in Headship (UK). Across her career, Sreekala has served in diverse roles including School Counsellor, Psychology Teacher (ISC & IB), TOK Coordinator and Examiner, Educational Supervisor for Grades 11 and 12, and Wellbeing Lead. She led the school to secure the Optimus Wellbeing Award in 2022 . After a brief tenure as Vice Principal – Pastoral Care at Delhi Private School, she returned to Modern in 2026 , as Director of Student Welfare, overseeing Inclusion, Counselling, Wellbeing, Careers, Student Councils , other whole‑school initiatives and has recently been appointed the Designated Safeguarding Lead. She also serves as one of the