Vision
To enable every school to become a continuously improving learning community that nurtures high-quality teaching, meaningful learning, and a positive experience for all stakeholders.
Improving schools through evidence‑based insights
School Discovery partners with schools to understand current systems, identify strengths, and co‑create a clear roadmap for better learner outcomes and a stronger school experience.
About School Discovery
We partner with schools to bring clarity, direction, and consistency to both academic & non-academic practices. We try to understand their current strengths and design targeted pathways for improvement.
Our Purpose
School Discovery helps schools see where they stand today, clarify what is working well, and explore and suggest what needs to be strengthened or redesigned. The outcome is a clear, actionable roadmap for improvement that aligns with the school's context, values, and aspirations.
Through a structured, evidence‑based process, we help schools enhance learner outcomes and enrich the learning experience for students, teachers, parents, and leaders.
Shaping Schools That Keep Learning
The principles and practices that guide every School Discovery engagement — from the vision we hold for classrooms to the approach we bring on the ground.
Purpose
School Discovery helps schools see where they stand today, clarify what is working well, and explore and suggest what needs to be strengthened or redesigned. The outcome is a clear, actionable roadmap for improvement that aligns with the school's context, values, and aspirations.
Objective
To understand the systems, processes, and mechanisms currently in place within the school and build a clear, evidence-based picture of where the school stands today. This foundation enables collaborative, targeted improvement that supports better learner outcomes and a stronger learning experience for all stakeholders.
Approach
During the visit, we combine direct observation, stakeholder engagement, and evidence review to gain a holistic understanding of the school. After the visit, our team at School Discovery triangulates findings, applies professional judgement, and provides a current-status rating along with practical recommendations for the next phase of development.
Four Cornerstones of
School Discovery
Our work is anchored in four interconnected themes that cover the school's core functioning:
Academics
We examine curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment, and learning outcomes to understand how teaching and learning are structured and experienced by students and teachers.
Health, Safety & Child Protection
We review systems and practices that ensure a safe, healthy, and supportive environment for every child, including physical safety, emotional wellbeing, and safeguarding protocols.
Operations
We analyse leadership structures, administrative processes, resource management, and day-to-day operations to identify efficiencies and areas for smoother functioning.
Marketing & Brand
We explore how the school presents itself to parents, the community, and the wider education ecosystem, including communication, perception, and alignment between brand promise and on-ground experience.
These four cornerstones guide our observations, interactions,
and recommendations throughout the School Discovery process.
What Happens During the Visit?
Our Guiding Principle
Non-intrusive.System-focused.
How we show up in every school we visit — and why.
Across all aspects of the visit—classroom observations, learning walks, focus group interactions, and document review—our approach remains non-intrusive and system-focused. At School Discovery, we seek to understand how the school operates as a whole, not to evaluate individual performance, so that the school can build on its strengths with confidence and clarity.
Classroom ObservationsLearning WalksFocus GroupsDocument Review
How We Support Schools
Beyond discovery and improvement, School Discovery offers targeted support across key areas of school development.
Board Affiliation Support
We guide schools through the affiliation process for leading national and international boards. Whether you are pursuing affiliation for the first time or transitioning between boards, we help navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
National Boards
- CBSE
- ICSE / ISC
International Boards
Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
We design and deliver structured CPD programmes for Teachers and Coordinators, focused on strengthening classroom practice, pedagogical thinking, and academic leadership.
Grounded in the realities of the Indian school context.
Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications
We support educators in pursuing internationally recognised Cambridge qualifications. These qualifications are ideal for schools looking to build a culture of reflective practice and invest in the long-term professional growth of their staff.
- Cambridge International Certificate / Diploma in Teaching & Learning
- Cambridge International Certificate / Diploma in Educational Leadership
Meet the Team
Mr. Subramanyam Kantheti
Founder School Discovery
With over two decades of experience in the Indian K–12 education sector, Mr. Subramanyam Kantheti has served in leadership roles across school management, curriculum implementation, and education technology. He has functioned as CEO, CXO, and strategic advisor, working with CBSE, Cambridge, and International Baccalaureate [IB], as well as technology-driven education providers.
Through School Discovery, he brings together his deep understanding of school operations, academic leadership, and technology integration to help schools reflect on their current strengths and design sustainable strategies for improvement. His focus is on building systems that support better learning outcomes, effective teaching practices, and a positive experience for all stakeholders.
Maya Divakar
Discovery Expert (Academics)
Maya Divakar is an accomplished K-12 education leader and learning specialist with over two decades of experience across schools in India and the Middle East. She specializes in school improvement, curriculum development, leadership mentoring, and teacher professional development, with a strong focus on building engaging, future-ready learning environments aligned with global best practices and 21st century skills. She has led academic transformation initiatives across diverse school systems and is known for empowering educators and strengthening instructional quality.
Maya has assumed many roles across teaching, instructional leadership, curriculum design, academic consulting, and school development, enriching her understanding of educational transformation. She is associated with international organizations such as HundrED as an advisory board member. She continues to work closely with schools and educational organizations to build sustainable systems for academic excellence and meaningful learning.
Dr. Jyotsna
Discovery Expert (Academics)
Dr. Jyotsna is an education leader with over 21 years of experience in curriculum design, teacher training, academic leadership, and inclusive education. She holds a Ph.D., an MBA, a B.Ed. in Special Education, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Administration, and has completed the Cambridge International Certificate in Educational Leadership (CICEL).
She has worked with over 250 schools and trained 15,000+ teachers across different educational boards. A former Regional Head of Academics at XSEED Education Pvt. Ltd., she has also successfully managed a EuroKids Preschool franchise, earning the Best Franchise Award in Tamil Nadu.
Her expertise includes curriculum implementation, teacher capacity building, school improvement, and designing meaningful learning experiences for students. She is particularly passionate about identifying innovative strategies and creating personalized learning pathways for students with learning difficulties.
Mrs. Pratima Sinha
Discovery Expert - Academics
Mrs. Pratima Sinha serves as Academic Advisor on the Board of Futuristic Edu Initiatives, overseeing Cambridge and CBSE Schools — Ambitus World and The Creek Planet. She previously served as CEO at DSR Educational Society, Hyderabad.
A postgraduate in Education with diplomas in Early Childhood Education, Fine Arts, and Business English, she has led schools across CBSE, ICSE, Cambridge, and IB programmes, and served as Regional Academic Head with Pearson Education. She is an EDEXCEL-certified trainer and CBSE Resource Person for Competency Based Training.
With over four decades of experience, her expertise spans Classroom Teaching, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, School Operations, and Setting up and Managing Schools.
She has developed modules in Teaching Pedagogy, English Enhancement, Pre-School Life Skills, and Theatre, and recently introduced the IBCP Programme in her school. She is the author of Striving for Success Today and Tomorrow, a detailed growth plan for schools, and has published widely in educational magazines. Her teaching strategy videos and conference talks are sought after globally. Inspired by educational systems in Finland, Singapore, Melbourne, and Japan, she has integrated international best practices into her schools. She actively advocates Heutagogy and Aesthetic Literacy, and is associated with DIDAC and FICCI.
A passionate performing artist with Nishumbita Theatre Group, she is currently researching the correlation between life skills, theatre, and its benefits for children with Autism.