Dr. Asif Hussain: Leading Educator and Visionary
Dr. Asif Hussain is a distinguished figure in the field of education, renowned for his exceptional contributions and achievements spanning over two decades. His unwavering commitment to academic excellence and disciplined administration has earned him a multitude of accolades both nationally and internationally.
His illustrious career in education began in June 2000 at Late MP. Shri. P.R.K. Junior College of Arts, Commerce & Science in Ahmednagar, where he served as an Academic Coordinator until May 2002. His journey continued at Shivneri School in Pune, where he held the same position from June 2002 to May 2005. His next significant role was as Principal at Roseland Public School, Pune, where he served from June 2005 to May 2010. His exemplary leadership and dedication led him to the position of Principal at K.K. Patil International School and Junior College in Ahmednagar from June 2010 to May 2015. From June 2015 to April 2023, he served as Principal and Educational Director at Amdar Manikrao Kokate Public School & Junior College in Sinnar, Nasik. Currently, he is the Principal at SNJB’s Late Shri D.M. Bhansali English Medium School, Neminagar, Chandwad, a role he has held since May 2023.
His academic credentials are equally impressive. He earned a Master of Arts in English (1999), a Bachelor of Education in English (2000), and a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources (2011) from Savitribai Phule Pune University. Additionally, he pursued an M.Phil from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad.
His dedication to education has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. In 2017, he received the National Education Excellence Award from GLF New Delhi. The following year, he was honored with the Bharat Shiksha Ratna Award by EEDF in New Delhi. His influence extended beyond India when he was named Prominent Educationist of Asia in 2019 by GLF Thimphu, Bhutan. He has also been recognized as an Excellent Speaker at multiple World Education Summits held in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore between 2019 and 2020.
His leadership in education has been further acknowledged with awards such as Outstanding Education Leadership for Teaching and Administration Excellence (2019), Inspirational Director of the Year (2019) by EDU in New Delhi, and Outstanding Educationist for Quality Education in Remote Maharashtra. He was also honored with the Teacher Innovation Award from ZIIEI, New Delhi, and the Bharat Joyti Pratibha Samman Excellence from MVLA Mumbai in 2020. Notably, he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Global Triumph University, registered under NITI Aayog, Government of India, in Bangalore.
In the academic year 2023-24, he was awarded Best Principal of Maharashtra by the Government of Maharashtra in collaboration with the Star Education Award. He was also named Principal of the Year 2024 by the Universal Mentors Association, New Delhi, and declared Educational Reformer of the Year 2023-24 by the National School Award in Ludhiana, Punjab. Additionally, he has been invited as a prominent speaker at the 28th World Education Summit in Sharjah, Dubai, scheduled for February 2024.
Born on September 1, 1977, he is a dedicated educator and educational adviser who balances his professional responsibilities with a rich personal life. Fluent in English, Hindi, and Marathi, he resides in Shirdi, Tal. Rahata, Ahmednagar. He firmly believes in the transformative power of outstanding academics and disciplined administration, and he continues to strive to elevate his team and institution to new heights.
In summary, he remarkable career and numerous achievements highlight his steadfast dedication to advancing education and his unwavering commitment to excellence. His leadership and contributions continue to inspire and significantly impact the educational landscape.
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