Built by Dreamers, Led by Leaders

Horizon Academy was born from the belief that truly great education changes lives. Meet the extraordinary people who made that dream a reality.

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Co-Founder & Chairperson
Dr. Ananya Rao
Ph.D in Education Policy | Harvard University

Dr. Ananya Rao is an education visionary with over 30 years of experience transforming schooling in India. After completing her doctorate at Harvard on child-centric pedagogy, she returned to India with a singular mission โ€” to build a school that puts students first, always. Her passion for inclusive education and her belief that intelligence is not fixed have shaped every aspect of Horizon Academy's culture and curriculum.

"A school's greatest achievement is not a rank or trophy โ€” it is a student who believes in themselves and dares to dream big."
Ph.D โ€” Harvard M.Ed โ€” Delhi University 30+ yrs Experience National Education Award
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Co-Founder & Managing Director
Mr. Vikram Sethi
MBA โ€” IIM Ahmedabad | Education Entrepreneur

Mr. Vikram Sethi brings the rare combination of business acumen and social passion to Horizon Academy. A graduate of IIM Ahmedabad, Vikram built a successful career in corporate leadership before choosing to dedicate his life to educational access. He has been instrumental in securing the infrastructure, partnerships, and resources that have allowed Horizon Academy to grow without compromising its founding values.

"If we build the right environment โ€” safe, stimulating, and filled with possibility โ€” the students will do the rest. Our job is to trust them."
MBA โ€” IIM Ahmedabad B.Tech โ€” IIT Delhi Forbes Education List 25+ yrs Leadership

Our Principal & Board

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Mrs. Kavitha Menon
Principal โ€” Horizon Academy
With 22 years in education and a master's degree in Educational Leadership from Pune University, Mrs. Menon leads with empathy, vision, and an extraordinary love for every student in her care.
"Every day I walk into this school, I am reminded of why I chose education โ€” the spark in a child's eyes when something clicks."

Board of Trustees

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Justice (Retd.) Ramesh Kulkarni
Chairman, Board of Trustees
Former Judge, Bombay High Court | 40+ years in public service
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Dr. Sheela Bhat
Trustee โ€” Child Welfare & Health
Pediatrician & Child Psychologist | 25 years experience
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Mr. Arjun Malhotra
Trustee โ€” Technology & Innovation
Tech Entrepreneur | Ex-Google India Director
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Ms. Priya Chandran
Trustee โ€” Arts & Culture
Acclaimed Artist & Cultural Educator | National Award Recipient
25yrs
Combined Vision
10K+
Lives Impacted
30+
National Awards
3
Institutions Founded