Asian College of Teachers - Academic Body
Asian College of Teachers' Academic Board comprises accomplished and experienced teaching
professionals from diverse backgrounds as Associate Academic Directors who not only lend their
expertise in all academic matters but also assure academic integrity and high quality. The Academic
Board exercises generic oversight over the academic matters of the institution and presides over the
new developments in a range of academic areas.
Associate Academic Directors comprising of the Academic Board are as follows:
Dr Margaret Davitt Maughan
Associate Director – Curriculum and Instructions
Dr Margaret Davitt Maughan is a Senior Educator with Ed.D. Leadership, from the
University of San Francisco and 35 years of experience in classrooms, curriculum
development, and interdisciplinary studies. She has expertise in instructional
organization and the ability to make the subject useful. She has taught varied courses
throughout her long teaching career like Curriculum and Instruction for Secondary
Schools, Historical and Social Foundations, Educational Psychology for Secondary
Teachers, Physical Education, Curriculum and Methods for Elementary Social Studies
Teachers, Contemporary Educational Issues, Diversity in the Classroom, Ethics and
Leadership, Philosophy of Education, Organizational Management.
As a teacher she has always put emphasis on student-centered learning and creative
implementation of curriculum and methodology. With a deep understanding of current
theory and practice, she has always been open to contemporary programs of
revitalization in teaching. She has always been into facilitating quality teaching and has
been conferred with several professional honors, scholarships and grants.
Dr Maughan has also been into academic research and her dissertation topic was "An
investigation of the relationship between espoused values, shared assumptions, and
specific demographic factors among faculty in selected secondary schools". She also
has several professional presentations and publications to her credit.
Dr Kuldeep Agarwal
Associate Dean
Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal is a seasoned Educationist/Teacher Educator having 37 years of
experience in the field of education – as Educator, Teacher Educator as well as Educational
Administrator. He is a product of two premier institutions of India - the prestigious St.
Stephen’s College, Delhi University, where he studied English Literature and completed his
B.A. (Hons.) English and M. A. English and the Department of Education, Delhi University
(popularly known as CIE or Central Institute of Education), where he studied Education
and did B.Ed., M.Ed., M.Phil. (Education) and Ph.D. (Education). He started his career as an
English teacher in the well-known Modern School of Delhi and later became a teacher
educator and taught at CIE, Delhi University. He became Director (Academic & Open
School), State Board of School Education Haryana, India where he established Haryana
State Open School as a part of the Board. Finally, he retired as Director (Academic) from
NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) - an autonomous institute under the MHRD
(Ministry of Human Resource Development), Govt. of India. Currently he is Member, Board
of Studies, University School of Education, GGSIP University, Delhi, India, and President,
SPACE (Society for the Perpetuation of Art, Culture & Education) India.
He has authored/co-authored several books; presented papers at several
national/international conferences; traveled widely to countries like Australia, Bahrain,
Canada, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Turkey, UAE (Abu Dhabi,
Dubai), USA, etc.; has been a Resource Person at several workshops for teacher
development; worked closely with international organizations like COL (Commonwealth
of Learning) Canada, UNESCO, UNDP, ITU, Amnesty International, etc.;
Consultant/Resource Person with national organizations in India like NCERT, NCTE,
IGNOU, CBSE, COBSE, NUEPA, etc. He has been a part of the highest policy-making group
in the country as Director (Academic), NIOS; delivered innumerable lectures/talks for
teachers in many schools. He was a recipient of the prestigious Endeavour Executive
Award of the Government of Australia in 2008.
He has expertise in various fields of Education like Teacher Education, Curriculum
Development, Language Education/ELT, Educational Evaluation, Educational Technology,
Environmental Education, Human Rights Education, Open & Distance Learning, Women's
Studies, Value Education, Educational Policy/Administration/Management, ESD
(Education for Sustainable Development), etc.
Prof. Dr. Sanjib Chakraborty
Founder – Asian College of Teachers
Prof. Dr. Sanjib Chakraborty (Neil) is a PhD in Management Science from University of
Hertfordshire, UK with two Masters - in Education (M.Ed in Curriculum & Instruction
Design) and in Business Administration. He is a Diploma holder in Learning &
Development, CIPD, UK, a Certified L&D Practitioner from British Institute of Learning &
Development, UK and a Certified Trainer from Singapore Institute of Management,
Singapore.
Dr Sanjib Chakraborty has been a lecturer at a University in Bangkok, Thailand and
presently lectures at several international universities in Asia. He is an ardent facilitator
and an avid traveler who has been to more than 40 countries conducting workshops and
creating engaging learning experiences through custom-made professional courses.
Apart from facilitating high-end workshops and live online classes for noted global
organizations and professionals hailing from different walks of life, Dr Sanjib has been
instrumental in liaising with several international accrediting and awarding bodies in
Europe, America, and Asia to take teacher education to whole new level, ensuring the
academic integrity embraced within it.
As an academician, he is on a mission to increase access to teacher education to produce a
workforce of well-trained and motivated teachers. He has taken a mission-oriented
approach to tackle the steepest challenges as he coordinates with global bodies like TESOL
Canada, Training Qualifications UK, CPD Certification Service UK, University of the Thai
Chamber of Commerce, World Certification Institute, European International University
to name a few to develop vital international links.
He has also been associated with several schools in Asia as a consultant lending his
expertise and disseminating and sharing his best practices to present innovative ideas and
solutions effectively. He has been serving as an advisor to learning institutions and is
actively engaged in developing several school projects and working with accomplished
school leaders.
Dr. Janat Blackmon
Associate Director - Board of Academics
Dr. Janat Blackmon is an international educator, speaker, and trainer from Canada. She
has a doctorate in Education Leadership and has a wealth of knowledge of
international training, teaching, and culturally responsive leadership. She currently
resides in Texas and works as an IB Coordinator. She is a Certified Teacher in Canada,
Thailand, and Texas, a certified Montessori Teacher, a Texas Certified Principal, a
certified ICF coach, and a Google Certified Educator. Janat has worked internationally
for over 16 years as an administrator, teacher, reading interventionist, workshop
presenter, keynote speaker, guest lecturer, and trainer on leadership, differentiation,
and assessment, and worked with organizations in developing democracy in education.
She is working with challenging change in education for our globalized society and
working to develop education for the 21st century. She is passionate about working
with staff and students to help them develop their unique talents and confidence to be
leaders in society and work for justice and equity for all. She is passionate about
student agency, leadership, and working with healing Trauma. Janat works for change
in education so our children can be leaders in creating a society that values diverse
perspectives and who can communicate and collaborate to innovate.
Ms. Kuhurina Basu
Associate Director - Board of Academics
Ms. Kuhurina Basu is a Master of Economics from Jadavpur University, Kolkata and Master of Human Development from SNDT University, Mumbai. She has an extensive teaching experience of 30 years and ten years of administrative experience in Mumbai, India and London, UK. She has been a Tutor ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) – East London Business College, London and Master Trainer – Cambridge International Diploma for Teachers and Trainers. She also worked as a Teacher – English and Psychology in High Schools in London and a Mentor for DTLLS (Diploma in Lifelong learning Sector) students at London School of Management Education, London.
She has also mentored students for Model United Nations at Harvard University in Boston. She has also been associated with various esteemed institutions like K.J. Somaiya College of Engineering and Information Technology and Avalon Heights International School in Mumbai.
Mr. Mervin Strome
Associate Director – Counselling Courses
Mervin has a Master’s Degree in Counselling and worked as a counsellor in private practice and for professional counselling agencies. Mervin has taught for different colleges and has written accredited courses at these institutions. He has been working in education, counselling and psychology for over 30 years.
Ms. Ann Bale
Associate Director – Counselling Courses
Ann has a Master’s Degree in Psychology, a Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling, and has completed a year of psychotherapy training. She has worked as a counsellor in private practice, and has taught in schools and colleges (both online and in classroom settings.) In addition to this, she has written accredited certificate, diploma and degree courses in counselling and psychology, in the UK and in North America. Ann has been working in education, counselling and psychology for over 30 years.
Mr Joseph David Thyparambil
Associate Director – UAE
Mr Joseph David Thyparambil (BA in Education with Certificate in Teaching English as Foreign Language TEFL) has been a passionate educator whose teaching journey has been very fulfilling as it took him to many different countries where he shared and disseminated knowledge extending learning and exploring more. Presently based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates as a Chief Academic Officer with Creative Educational Services. He has had an extensive experience as a teaching professional within Academia in not only teaching but administration, researching, designing curriculum, liaising and coordinating teachers training and administrative training, conducting numerous workshops and being involved in several P R activities. He has also been the recipient of Best Principal’s Award, 2014, endowed by Students Development Society, India and is on the Advisory Board of Global Aero Sports and STEM Trainers.
Ms. Mala Dasgupta
Associate Director – Teaching and Development
Ms. Mala Dasgupta(MA, BEd) has worked as a teacher and examiner for 25 years with a commitment to high quality teaching and pedagogical practices. Over the years, she has served as an English teacher (classes VII to XII) with an ICSE/ISC school and as an examiner with several professional institutions like SUMMIT and PATHFINDER and Engineering College under WBUT. She is also proficient in setting curriculum,syllabus,study material,students’ time table, teachers’ timetable,conducting exams, counselling students, parents, teachers, conducting workshops and training teachers.
Ms. Radhika Ramamoorthy
Associate Director – E-Learning Technology
Ms. Radhika Ramamoorthy who has a Masters in English Literature with B.Ed in English and Social Studies and P G Diploma in TEFL/TESOL, has been a dedicated educator for 25 years with teaching experience in CBSE, ICSE and IGCSE schools. Besides being a teacher, she has also been a college lecturer and an able administrator, heading a reputed school in Mumbai for 7 years.She is also adept at conducting workshops on topics like Classroom Management,Value based education, Interactive approach to teaching of English, Teacher Development Programme and E-Learning for Continuous Education.
Ms. Anita Khanna
Associate Director – Curriculum Design and Content Management
Ms. Anita Khanna who has completed her Post Graduation from Delhi University and MEd from Vinayak University, has been a successful educator with an extensive experience of more than 30 years which started with teaching at the pre and primary level. She has prepared and delivered lessons to a range of classes of different ages and capacities with effective classroom management abilities up her sleeve. She eventually switched over to educational administration and had been associated with different schools of repute as a Principal. She has always been passionate about teaching and presently enjoying her stint as a Principal effectively spearheading the administration of L.R College of Advance Studies in Delhi.
