EducationToday proudly hosted the *12th National Conference on K-12 Leadership 2024* and the *India School Merit Awards 2024, in association with **Popcorn Furniture, powered by **Unipro, and Knowledge Partner **SSVM Institutions*.
We were deeply grateful for the support of our esteemed sponsors: *LiveLife Education Pvt. Ltd., Address Health, Entab, Academica International Studies, My School Admission, OpenDoor, Talisma, YellowBus Photography, My Class Board, Xseed, Sports Village, EDHR, i-Digital Academy, Sakura Robotics, Knowledge Plus, and **Education News Network*.
This prestigious event gathered a distinguished group of consultants, principals, educators, and stakeholders from across India for a day filled with impactful discussions and collaborative exchanges. The summit provided a powerful platform to share innovative ideas and strategies aimed at advancing educational practices and shaping the future of learning.
A standout moment of the event was a captivating presentation by *Dr. Manjula Pooja Shroff* on her book, *"Safe Teen Steps."* Renowned for her transformative contributions to the education sector, Dr. Shroff has earned numerous accolades, including the *Secular India Award* from the *President of India* and *Woman of the Year* by the *American Bibliography Society. As a senior edupreneur, her influence transcends education, with a strong focus on the mental, physical, and social well-being of individuals, promoted through her platform **Shroffism.com*.
An avid adventurer, Dr. Shroff embraces sports such as
skydiving, parasailing, snorkeling, skiing, and white-water rafting. She has
also participated in marathons and cyclothons. Her journey from a privileged
upbringing at *Surangi Palace, Ichapuram* to managing household
responsibilities while living in a hostel has shaped her resilient and
independent spirit. Guided by self-belief and instinct, Dr. Shroff continues to
learn from her experiences and those around her, paving the way for her
remarkable success.