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Leadership

About Our Acting Principal

 

Mark Windsor, originally from New Zealand, spent much of his formative years in India, where he attended Woodstock School starting from kindergarten. His deep connection to the school and its community began early and continued throughout his life. After completing his education, Mark pursued a career in mechanical engineering, specializing in research and development as well as energy management. Alongside his engineering work, he discovered a passion for education and went on to teach in various schools and universities, including a return to Woodstock as an educator. His commitment to the school extended beyond teaching, as he served on the Woodstock School Board and General Body for an impressive nine years. Now, Mark has returned to Woodstock with his wife, Annie, to take on the role of Acting Principal. His extensive experience in both academia and administration, combined with his long-standing relationship with the school, makes him a valuable leader during this transitional period.

Woodstock School's Educational Philosophy
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The much-quoted African proverb – It takes a village to raise a child – is indeed true at Woodstock.

 

We are a community of teachers, students, residence and administrative staff, and local employees, many of whose families have served Woodstock for generations. In all the Woodstock “village” is made up of more than 1,000 people living and working together. Read more below about those responsible for leading our community and ensuring that the education we offer is of the highest standard.

Administration

  • Dr. Chelsea Korth, Head of Upper Years & Interim Vice Principal

    Dr. Korth holds a PhD in Education Policy Studies and degrees in History, Philosophy, and Political Science. She has worked in U.S. and international education settings, publishing and presenting on democratic education, restorative justice, DEIJ, teacher training and school policy.

  • Brigitte Concessio, Head of EARLY & Middle Years

    Brigitte joined Woodstock in 2018 and brings 15 years’ experience with Early and Middle Years students. A French teacher for the past 20 years, she feels particularly close to Woodstock and its sense of community, values, and mission. Her previous experience includes hotel management, tourism, and the aviation industry.

  • Prabin Rai, IB Diploma Co-Coordinator & Coordinator of Community Engagement

    With more than a dozen years of IB experience teaching PYP, MYP, and DP, Prabin has expertise in Integrated Humanities, Economics, Business Management, and the IB core (Theory of Knowledge, Interdisciplinary Studies, Personal Projects, Extended Essays). He’s driven by his profound sense of purpose in service.

  • Dr. Katerina Vackova, IB Diploma Prog Co-Coordinator & Head of I&S

    Before joining Woodstock in 2021, Katerina taught at an international school in the UK. She has a passion for education and holds degrees in International Conflict Analysis, IR, European Studies, Czech Language, and Literature and is completing her Doctorate in Education.

  • Imtiaz Rai, MYP Coordinator

    An IB graduate, Imtiaz is ideally placed to support students with MYP's goals, principles, and practices. She joined Woodstock to teach MYP Science in 2019 and became MYP Coordinator the following year. She holds a B.Ed. and previously taught the IB in Delhi. Along with international school experience, she has worked in curriculum development in rural India.

  • Shubhankar Roy, Director of Teaching & Learning

    An accomplished educ. professional and an energetic leader with over 24 years of experience in shaping young minds, Shubhankar holds an MSc in Mathematics and a BEd. He has held numerous significant other roles including Head of Department, Head of Academics, and Executive Director, contributing to the educational landscapes in both India and China.

  • Rev. Adam Maynard, Head of Chaplaincy Council & Pastoral Care

    Adam has extensive experience working with schools, youth organizations, and Christian educational institutions in the UK. An ordained minister in the Church of England, he holds master’s degrees from the Univ. of St. Andrews (Arabic & Middle East Studies) and Durham University (Theology).

  • Akshay Shah, Director of Hanifl Centre

    Akshay joined Hanifl Centre in 2015 and became Director in 2021. With more than two decades’ experience in the outdoors, he’s an experienced and passionate trek leader with vast experience working on conservation and rural development projects in the Himalaya. Previously he founded and managed NGO Lok Chetna Manch and consulted for NOLS India.

  • Shailesh Garg, Director of Finance and Operations

    Shailesh has dual Bachelor’s degrees in Commerce and Law and 20 years’ experience in the field of financial and operational management. Responsible for operational functions including Finance, Food Services, Security, ICT, Legal, and Travel and Liaison, he joined Woodstock in 2004 and heads the Business Office team.

  • Anusha Tuli, Director of Human Resources

    With over 18 years of HR experience, including more than 10 years in education, Anusha has her MBA (HR) and specializes in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with organizational goals. Her expertise ranges from global talent acquisition/management to employee engagement/retention.

  • Dr. Naomi Maynard, Director of Advancement & Alumni Relations

    Naomi has worked in senior leadership, fundraising, communications and engagement in the NGO sector within the UK for the last 14 years. She holds a PhD from Newcastle University (Human Geography) and an MSc from the University of Edinburgh (Social Research).

  • ELDRI MEINTJES, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS & MARKETING & Interim Director of Admissions

    Eldri, from South Africa, holds a Corporate Communications degree from NWU. With 19 years in education, she has specialized in Admissions, Marketing, and Communications, focusing on media research, public speaking, and institutional engagement strategies.

  • RAVEESH DOGRA, DIRECTOR OF ESTATES

    Raveesh gives shape to Woodstock's ambitious campus master plan. With over 25 years' experience leading flawless execution of complex projects in India and internationally, Raveesh is passionate about working with heritage buildings. In 2016 his work on a project was recognised with a UNESCO Asia-Pacific award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.

Board of Directors

  • Rev. Thsespal Kundan, President

    Rev. Kundan grew up in Ladakh attending the Moravian Church and went on to study at Cambridge University (BA, MA, Post Grad Certificate of Educ). He returned to India to teach at the Moravian Institute in Rajpur, of which he has been Principal now for many years. Former VP of the Board 2005-2012, he and his wife Susan have two children, both Woodstock alums.

  • Ashok Fenn

    With over 30 years' experience in the corporate world through leadership positions across various airline services and technology, Ashok is Executive Director Strategic Growth at Netherlands-based Xebia IT Architect. He helps organizations grow by blending business fundamentals with technology and has a passion for leadership and people development.

  • Jonake Bose

    Jonake grew up in India and studied at Woodstock. She holds a B.A. from Mt. Holyoke College and a M.A. in International Economics from the U. of South Carolina. She was SVP at Wells Fargo Bank in corporate lending for 25+ years. In 2019 she pivoted to Executive Director of Dream Catchers. Jonake currently serves on the St. Marks Church vestry and is an independent college counselor.

  • Justice Vikramajit Sen

    Following a prominent career in law and education/ church/ NGO leadership, Vikramjit now works in int’l mediation while continuing to follow important court cases on minority rights in India. He earned his LL. B from Faculty of Laws, Delhi University and served on the Supreme Court of India 2012-15. He was also appointed Chief Justice of the High Court of Karnataka.

  • Dr. Kathleen Hawthorne

    Class of ‘90, Woodstock parent, and second-generation Board Member, Kathleen earned a degree at UCL in Southeast European Studies, Medieval Slavonic, & Paleography and a PhD in Classical Archaeology from Cambridge University. She worked with the European Com- mission, a Bulgarian Ministry, and at sites in the Balkans before setting up her educ. consultancy in Istanbul.

  • Kathy Hoffmann

    Kathy taught English for more than 30 years at high schools in India, USA, UK, and Australia, 22 years of which were at Woodstock, including five as Academic Dean. Upon her return to the USA in 2009, Kathy taught in the Education Department of St. Olaf College. She volunteers with AmeriCorps in literacy tutoring in elementary schools in St. Paul, MN where she resides.

  • Dr. Leishiwon Kumrah

    Dr. Kumrah is Senior Consultant in Dermatology, Venereology, Leprology, and Cosmetology at the Christian Institute of Health Sciences and Research (CIHSR) in Dimapur, Nagaland. She is parent of two recent Woodstock graduates and is appreciative of the innovative ways that Woodstock makes education relevant and interesting for students.

  • Deirdré Straughan

    Class of ’81 and a former Woodstock parent, Deirdré helped found the WOSA Council in the USA and WOSA Europe. Having lived in Thailand, Bangladesh, India, Italy, and her native USA, Deirdré is retired in Australia after 40 years in the technology industry with Sun Microsystems, Ericsson, Amazon, Intel, and several startups.