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Chairman & Correspondent
At the helm of Vallaba Sainik School is a leadership duo whose vision and dedication have shaped the institution’s core values and direction. Their unwavering commitment to educational excellence, integrity, and holistic development ensures that every student receives the best opportunities to learn, grow, and succeed. Their guidance inspires our entire community to strive for greatness and uphold the proud legacy of Vallaba.
M. Vallappan
Chairman
Vallaba Vidyalaya, run by ARV Educational Trust is the brain child of Mr.M.Vallappan, who has a strong desire to give back to the society that nurtured him to be what he is today. He is the Chairman of the trust.
Arun Vallappan
Correspondent
Mr. Arun has a bachelors in Computer science [B.E(Hons.)] from BITS Pilani, Rajasthan and a masters in business administration (MBA) from Schulich School of Business, York University, Canada. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank (U.S.A) as Software Analyst and Roots (Canada) as Analytics Coordinator. During his study he has interned in France and Denmark in technology, marketing and social enterprise roles.
Our Principals
Our Principals bring a wealth of academic expertise and hands-on leadership to Vallaba Schools. With a deep passion for student success and a focus on nurturing both intellect and character, they lead our faculty in delivering a dynamic, supportive, and innovative learning environment. Their experience and enthusiasm drive our mission to foster well-rounded, confident, and responsible future leaders.
V. Navaneetha Krishnan
Senior Principal
M.Sc., B.Ed, MBA.
He has received an Achievement Award from the World Friendship Council for his active participation in social service in the UAE during his period as General Secretary and President of Tamil Nadu Cultural Association – Sharjah.
From 2007 to 2010, he served as a Senior Instructor in Science Faculty at the Institute of Applied Technology at Ras Al Khaimah – UAE.
From 2010 to 2012, he served as a Principal in Isha Vidhya Matriculation School, Coimbatore.
From 2013 to 2021, he served as a Principal at Vikaasa School (CISCE Board) Ponnagaram, Madurai, where he created professional development courses for teachers and implemented innovative teaching strategies that helped the students produce remarkable results in board exams.
From 2021 to 2023, he was serving as a consultant for a few CBSE Schools on improving the academic quality.
Captain D. Senthil Kumar
Education officer, Indian Navy
B.E, M.Tech, MBA
A highly accomplished educationist and training leader with 32 years of service as a Commissioned Education Officer in the Indian Navy, including senior leadership roles such as Director (Training), Vice Chairman & Director of Navy Children Schools across India. Demonstrated expertise in education and training management, recruitment & HR, leadership development, and institutional administration.
Notable achievements include training over 10,000 officers from the Indian Armed Forces and allied nations, setting up premier educational institutions such as the Navy Children School (Coimbatore) and contributing to the commissioning of the Indian Naval Academy (B.Tech). Well-versed in curriculum design, teacher training, performance appraisal systems, and cross-cultural team management.
Academically, holds an M.Tech in Industrial Engineering & Management (NIT Calicut) and a Master’s Diploma in Business Administration (Symbiosis, Pune), alongside specialized qualifications in recruitment psychology and training management. Recognized for excellence with commendations from the Chief of Naval Staff and the Commander-in-Chief for outstanding dedication and contributions to education and training.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam, with a proven track record of institution building, strategic leadership, and talent development.
