Prof. (Dr.) Sakshi Vermani
Associate Professor, School of Psychology and Education
sakshi.v@rishihood.edu.in
About
Dr. Sakshi Vermani Rishi is a visionary education leader with 19+ years of experience bridging ancient Indian wisdom with modern psychology and pedagogy. An Associate Professor, certified psychotherapist, and Gita scholar, she champions holistic education, emotional intelligence, and life skills to nurture value-driven, emotionally resilient educators and learners, shaping future-ready institutions through transformative, purpose-led education.
Work Experience
Associate Professor, Rishihood University
HOD, Bhavan’s Leelawati Munshi College of Education (2018–2022)
Assistant Professor, Gitarattan Institute (2012–2018)
Assistant Professor, Oxford College of Educationn (2011-2012)
Lecturer, Bhargava College of Education, J&K (2005-2006)
PGT Sociology, Remal Public School, Delhi (2009-2010)
Primary Teacher, Aadharshila Vidyapeeth School (2007-2009)
Education
BA (Programme)
MA (Political Science)
Ph.D. Education & Bhagwad Gita
University of Jammu (2001)
PGDEMA, IGNOU (2012)
GGSIPU, Dwarka (2022)
Research Areas
Teacher Education, IKS, Indian Psychology, Philosophy and sociology of education, Positive Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Educational leadership and Management, Value Education and lifer skills
Publications
Awards & Recognitions
All rounder award from GIAST (2014-2017)
Best Educator Award (2019) BLMCE
Best Faculty Award- 2023-24 from Rishihood University
Others
Two projects completed : sanction from ICCSR and other from IKS division, ministry of Education
