Dr. Naveen
Dr. Naveen is a Doctorate in English Literature and also holds Teaching Diploma from Cambridge University. With more than 25 years of service as an educator, Dr. Naveen has taught in ICSE, CBSE, CAIE curriculum. A passionate teacher and an able administrator, he is an expert in handling Boarding Schools. Dr. Naveen is also a teacher trainer, writer and voracious reader. Dr. Naveen has received awards like Singhania Education Excellence Award, Iconic Principal Award from Podar World College & Commendation from HRD Minister Smriti Irani. Currently, Dr. Naveen serves as the Principal of Sanjay Ghodawat International School, Boarding Section, Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Dr. Naveen was born on 18.10.1974 in Shivamogga. His father Late
Mr. Mahabaleshwara retired as director of the education dept. His father’s passion and vision towards education encouraged young Naveen to pursue a career in teaching. After primary schooling in Davangere, he joined Kodagu Vidyalaya in the 5th standard. He spent the next 6 years in Kodagu Vidyalaya after which he got his graduation, post-graduation and B.Ed from Mysore university. After which he got a MPhil from Alagappa university and PhD from CCS university Meerut.
Dr. Naveen and his brother Prof Dr. Sanjeev Kumar( Dept of Political Science, Delhi university) have great love and respect for their Alma mater Kodagu Vidyalaya.
Dr. Naveen is married to Mrs. Shobha Naveen, who is the Vice Principal of Sanjay Ghodawat School Kolhapur and they are blessed with 2 daughters.
It is a privilege to have an alumnus of Kodagu Vidyalaya as an advisor of the institution. He has experienced the ethos and culture of Kodagu Vidyalaya that the founders established.
This is what Dr. Naveen has to say about Kodagu Vidyalaya
“For the world, it may be a structure of brick & mortar
But for us, it is the soul that nurtures like a mother
It is our temple of learning -Devalaya
We bow to thee – Kodagu Vidyalaya
For me, Kodagu Vidyalaya is not just a school but my very soul that has inspired me to achieve excellence in my life. Today, If I am a meticulous teacher and an able administrator, then all the credit goes to my alma mater. Since the time I forayed into teaching arena, I have been emulating my legendary teachers. There has never been a single day wherein I have not reminisced about Kodagu Vidyalaya. Right at the crack of the dawn, I remember Ms. Udayakumari, the principled Principal who strived to take the school to meteoric heights & in fact, throughout the day I try to follow her footsteps. “Teachers hold the hands, touch the hearts and imprint their influence eternally” Words fall short to describe the diligent teachers, Ms. Padma, Ms. Rani, Ms. Agnes, Mr. Ramaprasad, Ms.Saraswati, Ms.Veena, Mr. Sripati, Mr. Babu, adorable Mr. Devi ‘Uncle’ and of course every student’s much looked forward time with Mr. Shankar Swamy who not only coached us cricket & hockey but also guided with life’s lessons on numerous occasions. Scores of times, I slip down the memory lane and recall the wonderful life at Kodagu Vidyalaya. In my present school, I have implemented the same system of House, Inter House Competitions, Hostel Routine, Annual Cultural & Sports Days etc. Whenever, I receive complements for a good job done at school, I quietly thank my teachers, mentors and the magnificent Kodagu Vidyalaya.”