Principal
Ms. Richa Dikshit is an accomplished educator with a strong academic background, holding a B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., a Diploma in Education Administration and Management, and a Certificate in Child Psychology. With experience across several cities in India and associations with institutions such as GD Goenka and DPS, she brings a well-rounded perspective to her role as Principal of Green Valley School. Her leadership reflects a commitment to holistic education, innovative practices, and a nurturing environment where every child and educator is supported to grow.
Chairperson
Mr. Nilesh Patel, Managing Director of Green Valley School, holds an M.Com and LLB and brings rich experience from Sardar Patel Vidyalaya, New Delhi. A strong advocate for greenery and sustainability, his passion for plants is reflected across the campus, which has grown into a calm, green space that enhances learning. He is also the CEO of Galaxy Education Services, a consultancy firm that provides strategic guidance to hundreds of schools across Gujarat and Southern India, helping them implement best practices and maintain high educational standards.
Executive Director
Mr. Manan Choksi is a noted educationist of Ahmedabad and the CEO of Udgamverse, with long-standing leadership experience at Udgam School for Children since 2003. He holds degrees in Commerce and Law, a Master’s in Commerce from Gujarat University, and is a Chartered Accountant from ICAI, along with a Diploma in Information System Audit (ICAI) and a Certification in Information System Audit from ISACA (USA). An IIM-trained professional through the Small and Medium Enterprises Program, he is also a practicing Chartered Accountant and partner at one of Gujarat’s leading CA firms, bringing strong academic, financial, and administrative expertise to education.
Director
Mr. Zeal Dedania completed his schooling in Delhi and went on to earn a degree in Engineering, a Master’s in Education from the University of Technology Sydney, and a B.Ed. from Gujarat University. With experience across multiple cities, he is particularly interested in how educational theory and design thinking can inform and enrich teaching and learning at Green Valley School.
Director
Ms. Saloni Patel is a gold medalist in Computer Engineering from Gujarat Technological University and holds both a B.Ed. and M.Ed. from Gujarat University. With her strong academic foundation and multidisciplinary training, she brings a fresh and thoughtful perspective to teaching and learning at Green Valley School. She is particularly passionate about leveraging technology and innovative teaching methods to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for students.
