
Dr. Madhav Deo Saraswat
Principal & Director, Good Shepherd International School
A remarkable leader and a seasoned educator, Dr. Madhav Deo Saraswat brings with him a wealth of expertise, with over three decades of experience in Teaching, Academic administration, Team building, and Community Development Programs. He has served as the CEO of the Sapkal Knowledge Hub and Founder-Principal of the Orchid International School in Nashik. Additionally, Dr. Saraswat spent 16 years as a Teacher and Housemaster at The Doon School (1989-2005) in Dehradun, as the Principal at Scindia School, Gwalior (2015-2022) and most recently, as the Principal of Hyderabad Public School. Dr. Saraswat succeeds Mrs. Sheila Alexander, who has retired after 37 years of dedicated service. The appointment of Dr. Saraswat as the new Principal and Director is a significant milestone for GSIS.
At the Doon School, Dr. Saraswat led various curricular and extracurricular activities, initiating service projects, infrastructure development, and fostering inclusivity and compassion among students and staff. He is a proponent of ‘Leadership through Service’ and promotes a culture of excellence and meritocracy in all school activities. Dr. Saraswat holds a Postgraduate Degree in English, Hindi, and Sanskrit, and a Doctorate in Hindi Literature.
As the principal of the school, he would be responsible for all aspects of administration and management of the school, including implementation, evaluation and development of academic programs, various co curricular and leadership programs, and overall development of staff and other school personnel. He would also engage extensively with the GSIS alumni across the world.