Our CPS Family
City Pride is one big family of students, parents, teachers, heads & all our school committee members. The pillars of the school have been eminent personalities in their own field & have contributed greatly in building & nourishing the school over past years.
SOME OF THE PROMINENT PILLARS OF THE SCHOOLS
Dr. Ashwini Jambhekar - Kulkarni (Director, City Pride Group of Schools)
An eminent educationist , Dr. Ashwini Kulkarni holds a PhD degree in school education. She is an Engineer with post graduation in Management. She is professor in management and also an approved PhD guide of University of Pune . In her professional career of more than 34 years, she has received various national and international awards for her work in the field of education. She has played an active role in establishing and nurturing City Pride School. She is the secretary of the parent trust ATSS
Dr. Deepali Jambhekar - Sawai (Director, City Pride Group of Schools)
Dr. Deepali Sawai is a Computer Engineer with Doctorate in advance computer technology with more than 30 years of experience in the field. She is an approved PhD guide for Computer under S. P. Pune University. She is the member Board of Studies (Computer Management) of S. P. Pune University. She is also the author of many computer books and research papers. She has played a key role in implementing modern technology in City Pride School. She is the Chairperson of the parent trust ATSS
Mrs. Suja Rajesh [ Principal, City Pride School, Moshi branch ]
Mrs. Suja Rajesh is a passionate science graduate with degree in Education. With a long experience of 24 years in teaching, Mrs. Suja Rajesh is another strong pillar of City Pride School.
Dr. Kanchan Deshpande [Principal, City Pride School, Nigdi branch]
Dr. Kanchan Deshpande is a prominent educator with more than 25 years of experience . Dr, Kanchan has completed her doctorate degree in education . she is lead accessor of NABET quality assessment and SQAA expert .
Mrs. Sumedha Phadke [ Principal, City Pride School, Ravet branch ]
Mrs. Sumedha Phadke is a post graduate in English and graduate in Education along with Diploma in School Management with an experience of 22 years in teaching. She is an CBSE empaneled master trainer and a NLP expert.
Mrs. Sundari Jayshankar [ Academic Head city pride group of schools ]
Enriched experience in school education as school head for more than 30 years with masters degree in science and English at her credit .Ms. Sundari heads the academic progression in city pride group in order to achieve highest standards of academic delivery consistently
EXPERTS ASSOCIATED WITH CITY PRIDE GROUP
Dr. Arvind Natu [Mentor]
Dr. Arvind Natu is an eminent senior scientist since 40 years. He is chairperson of the Board of Governers of IISER, Kolkata. The Nomination is made by President of India. He is an honourable advisor and German research ambassador and is awarded with cross order of merit by the German President in July 2018. He is actively engaged in Indo German collaboration in the area of Science education and research for last 20 years. He is actively involved in the upbringing of the under privileged tribal female and North Eastern students to the main stream of Education and health through camps , lectures and hands on activities.
Dr. Abhay Kulkarni [Quality Management Expert]
Dr. Abhay Kulkarni holds a PhD degree in Quality Management. He is an Engineer and holds a post graduate degree in Management. Dr. Abhay Kulkarni has total experience of 38 years in industry and academics. He is the member of board of studies in S. P. University of Pune and has written various papers in National and International journals.
Mrs. Nalini Jambhekar [Mentor]
She has been a strong motivator for the City Pride School since the inception. Though always working behind stage, she has been one of the pillars of the school throughout. She was a former school teacher known for her guidance for competitive examinations in Mathematics, English & Sanskrit.
Mrs. Amita Pandit [Renowned Competitive Exam Coach] She is a renowned competitive exam coach for past 30 years who heads this department in City Pride. She has written books on Mental ability testing for various olympiads, scholarship exams.
Mrs. Amita Pandit [Renowned Competitive Exam Coach]
She is a renowned competitive exam coach for past 30 years who heads this department in City Pride. She has written books on Mental ability testing for various olympiads, scholarship exams
Dr.Deepak Shikarpur : [ Computer expert] :
Dr.Dipak is a technoprenuer and IT evangelist.He has been writing on technology for almost 2 decades and through his writings, he has enthused people from all walks of life,of all ages to aquiant themselves with computers and technology.He has written hundreds of articles in news papers and periodicals , written several books and research papers.
Last updated 19 October 2026