PTC Graduate, M.A in History, B.Ed
Secondary School Principal & History Teacher

Ms. Uppal has obtained a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in History from St. Stephens College, Delhi University and is a qualified teacher from the Central Institute of Education, Delhi University. She is a PTC (Principal’s Training Centre) certified International school leader and is a trained Distance Examiner for IGCSE, CIE (Cambridge International Exam) Board and an International Baccalaureate (IB) Level 3 History teacher. In her total teaching career of over 25 years Ms. Uppal has taught IGCSE, A Level and IB History. She has held various portfolios at school – Coordinator of History, Student Council Advisor , Dean Of Students and Deputy Principal.
She serves on a few school Boards in Delhi and is working closely with schools in India on curriculum development for the IGCSE programme. She has attended a host of international conferences, seminars and workshops and served as a member of the accreditation team of the Council of International Schools.

Ext. No.: 115
Email ID: v.uppal@british-school.org

B.Ed Hons in Drama and Speech
Deputy Principal & Drama Teacher

Ext. No.: 111
Email ID: s.sethi@british-school.org

M.A.(History), B.Ed
Key Stage 3 Coordinator & History Teacher

Ext. No.: 140
Email ID: a.sood@british-school.org

M.A in English Literature, Advanced Diploma in German
Key Stage 4 Coordinator

Ext. No.: 143
Email ID: v.bhalla@british-school.org

B.A (Hons.) in English Literature, Post-Graduation in Advertising & Public Relations, Bachelor of Education.
Key Stage 5 Coordinator, English Teacher & Round Square Representative

Jyothi has done her entire schooling from Convent of Jesus & Mary, New Delhi, following which, she took her Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the Delhi University. She has done her post-graduation in Advertising and Public Relations and done her Bachelor in Education from the Central Institute of Education, Delhi University. She has a passion for teaching and working with children and has moved to The British School after having worked for 14years in Springdales, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, where she received the Indu Chowfin Award for excellence in teaching.
She is trained from the University of Cambridge to conduct oral examinations for English as a second language and for moderation of coursework in Literature. She is a trained IB teacher for both Literature and the new course in Language and Literature. She is also a TESMC trainer and has trained teachers to enable second language learners gain proficiency in English in main stream classrooms. She is currently the Key Stage 5 Coordinator for Year 12 & 13.

Ext. No.: 135
Email ID: j.thyagarajan@british-school.org

B.A: Philosophy M.A: Philosophy Teaching qualification: Languages Other than English- California State University, Long Beach
IB Coordinator & TOK & Psychology Teacher

Christian Chiarenza grew up in Vancouver, Canada, where he studied Philosophy at the University of British Columbia and then in Toronto at York University. After this he moved to Ecuador where he taught IB Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and Philosophy. He then moved to Los Angeles to obtain his teaching qualification from California State University, Long Beach. He has since taught in Boston and Hong Kong before coming to India in 2007. He now works as an IB Workshop leader for TOK, Psychology and Coordination and is the IB Asia Pacific representative for regional workshops in India.
In addition, he is working on writing the upcoming guide for TOK as part of the current Curriculum Review. He is currently IB Coordinator, TOK and Psychology teacher.

Ext. No.: 114
Email ID: c.chiarenza@british-school.org