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Our Team
Mrs Madhu Jha Founder & Director
Mrs Madhu Jha Founder & Director
Mrs Madhu Jha Founder & Director
Mrs. Madhu Jha is a nationally respected leader in educational transformation with over 30 years of experience in curriculum design, assessment reform, teacher empowerment, and program development across India’s K–12 ecosystem. She has spearheaded significant initiatives like the CBSE SAFAL framework, the National Achievement Survey review, and Pearson’s MyPedia. At Sri Aurobindo Society, her leadership facilitated project-based learning and foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) rollouts across 33 states. As a strategic thinker and system reformer, Madhu has worked with organizations including CBSE, ACER, NIIT, and the Navshaala Foundation to create scalable learning models that benefit thousands of educators. Her efforts integrate instructional design, digital innovation, and evidence-based decision-making to advance equitable, competency-based education reform.
Mr Arvind Nath Jha, Co-Founder & Chief Advisor
Mrs Madhu Jha Founder & Director
Mrs Madhu Jha Founder & Director
Mr. Arvind Nath Jha brings over 30 years of experience in media operations, public communication strategy, and digital infrastructure. Known for launching Doordarshan Kisan and leading multiple national broadcast platforms, Arvind has pioneered the use of technology for inclusive communication and education. His expertise in setting up technical systems, managing large teams, and building sustainable media solutions positions him to lead Educational Infrastructure & Innovation (EIS) programmes in schools, supporting the educational transformation initiated by Navshaala Foundation. His deep understanding of rural and urban educational needs enables him to design technology-integrated, solar-powered, and community-based learning ecosystems that promote teacher empowerment and are aligned with equitable and integral education goals.
Mrs Vandana Kaul, Director, Operations & Training,
Mrs Madhu Jha Founder & Director
Mrs Vandana Kaul, Director, Operations & Training,
Mrs. Vandana Kaul is an experienced educator and trainer dedicated to educational transformation, with a strong background in soft skills, assessment, and content development. Her extensive work with the British Council, IDP, Pearson, and Aspire Associates has led to the design and delivery of impactful training in communication, self-management, and emotional intelligence. Through her initiatives, she has developed English language and computer literacy programs for students, teachers, and special communities, including Army and BSF schools, aligning with the goals of the Navshaala Foundation for better educational outcomes. As an assessor for IELTS and OET, Vandana offers invaluable insights into learner evaluation and readiness. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes teacher empowerment, inclusive pedagogy, learner engagement, and empowering educators to create value-based, holistic learning environments.
About Navshaala Foundation
Our Vision
Mrs. Madhu Jha is a nationally respected leader in educational transformation with over 30 years of experience in curriculum design, assessment reform, teacher empowerment, and program development across India’s K–12 ecosystem. She has spearheaded significant initiatives like the CBSE SAFAL framework, the National Achievement Survey review, and Pearson’s MyPedia. At Sri Aurobindo Society, her leadership facilitated project-based learning and foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) rollouts across 33 states. As a strategic thinker and system reformer, Madhu has worked with organizations including CBSE, ACER, NIIT, and the Navshaala Foundation to create scalable learning models that benefit thousands of educators. Her efforts integrate instructional design, digital innovation, and evidence-based decision-making to advance equitable, competency-based education reform.
Our Mission
Mr. Arvind Nath Jha brings over 30 years of experience in media operations, public communication strategy, and digital infrastructure. Known for launching Doordarshan Kisan and leading multiple national broadcast platforms, Arvind has pioneered the use of technology for inclusive communication and education. His expertise in setting up technical systems, managing large teams, and building sustainable media solutions positions him to lead Educational Infrastructure & Innovation (EIS) programmes in schools, supporting the educational transformation initiated by Navshaala Foundation. His deep understanding of rural and urban educational needs enables him to design technology-integrated, solar-powered, and community-based learning ecosystems that promote teacher empowerment and are aligned with equitable and integral education goals.
Our Core Pillars
Mrs. Vandana Kaul is an experienced educator and trainer dedicated to educational transformation, with a strong background in soft skills, assessment, and content development. Her extensive work with the British Council, IDP, Pearson, and Aspire Associates has led to the design and delivery of impactful training in communication, self-management, and emotional intelligence. Through her initiatives, she has developed English language and computer literacy programs for students, teachers, and special communities, including Army and BSF schools, aligning with the goals of the Navshaala Foundation for better educational outcomes. As an assessor for IELTS and OET, Vandana offers invaluable insights into learner evaluation and readiness. Her leadership philosophy emphasizes teacher empowerment, inclusive pedagogy, learner engagement, and empowering educators to create value-based, holistic learning environments.
Driven by the Science of Learning
At the Navshaala Foundation, we don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Our approach to educational transformation centers entirely on individual learners and their unique requirements. Grounded in learning science and behavioral change, our principles are inspired by educational change theories (such as Fullan, 1982). We understand that long-term student success starts with transforming the classroom ecosystem itself. "We work directly to empower teachers by changing their beliefs and attitudes, recognizing that deep internal shifts lead to lasting changes in daily classroom practices and behaviors."
What We Do: Our Methods & Technical Focus
Navshaala works seamlessly within state and national curricula and syllabi, intensifying educational delivery through intensive, high-engagement support tracks:
Research-Practice Partnerships (RPP): We bridge the gap between academic educational research and ground-level school implementation, co-creating solutions directly with schools, teachers, and state mechanisms.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) & Impact Evaluation: All our interventions undergo strict, data-driven impact evaluations to systematically map learning trajectories, track competency gains, and continually refine our programs.
Data Collection & Annotation: To power modern remediation, we design localised data collection and high-precision data annotation frameworks. This empowers teachers with precise diagnostics to target specific student gaps
AI-Integrated Oral Reading Fluency (ORF): We integrate cutting-edge AI into ORF and numeracy assessments to create rapid, scalable diagnostic insights for early-grade educators.
Milestones Achieved
- 2500+ Teachers Trained across ten Government Composite Schools in the Hapur and Gautam Budh Nagar (Greater Noida) districts of Uttar Pradesh on competency-based learning.
- 50+ Teachers Empowered at Eastpoint School, Vasundhara Enclave, Delhi, on NCF guidelines and project-based learning.
- Established a dedicated remediation centre for underserved children in Greater Noida to provide targeted learning support.
Why Work With Us: Our Future Endeavours
As we look ahead, Navshaala Foundation is committed to accelerating educational transformation by:
Scaling high-impact teacher empowerment programs that equip aspiring and practicing teachers with future-ready pedagogical, digital, and AI-enabled teaching competencies.
Strengthening school ecosystems through teacher professional development, social and emotional learning (SEL), competency-based education, and innovative classroom practices.
Expanding parent and community engagement programs to make families active partners in children's learning journeys.
Building robust Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) systems through assessment design, data collection, data annotation, learning analytics, and evidence-based decision-making.
Creating stronger school–industry and institutional partnerships to bridge education with employability, life skills, and future career pathways.
Leveraging AI and technology to support lesson planning, assessment design, personalised remediation, content creation, and classroom innovation.
Supporting governments, schools, NGOs, and CSR initiatives in designing, implementing, and scaling sustainable, measurable education programs across India.
