Wakad Campus - KG Faculty Details

Sarika Mahale

Principal

Sarika Mahale, Principal of Walnut School, Wakad, has a BA in Psychology and is a certified counsellor along with a graduate degree in science and brings unique insights to the team. She also has a B.Ed and an MA in Education.

An experienced educator, she has been working with children for over 19 years and nurtures the perfect triangle of parents, children and teachers.

She is very affectionate towards kids and is good at understanding their behaviour and implementing different strategies to help them grow healthy and positively. With her background she is also adept at resolving their psychological concerns.

She believes that children are our future and deserve the very best and as parents, teachers and society, we need to be friendly and very positive with them. With these principles, she works to create a positive and inclusive learning environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Ratna Gangavati

Vice Principal

Ratna Gangavati is the Vice Principal of Walnut School, Wakad. Her academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc), Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), and a CTET Paper 1 certification.

With eight years of active involvement and a strong association with the school, Ratna Ma'am is an honest, determined, and hardworking individual who strives to maintain fairness in everything she does.

An accomplished educator, she is an essential member of the Walnut School community.

Vaishnavi Hambire

Head of Department

Vaishnavi manages the academic operations at the Wakad branch, ensuring effective curriculum implementation and regular academic updates for teachers. She serves as a key bridge between the management and teaching staff, promoting clear communication and consistent academic standards. She holds a Master of Science in Inorganic Chemistry and a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), combining strong subject expertise with sound educational leadership.