Podar Education Network
Lydia Gomes is an experienced professional with a strong background in management and sales coordination. Currently serving as Chief Manager at Podar Education Network since June 2019, Lydia has progressed through various roles, including Sr. Manager and Manager of the Podar Review System. Prior experience includes a position as Sales Coordinator at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Hotel & Spa in Kuwait, where responsibilities included managing administrative tasks, preparing contracts, and training staff. An earlier role as Administrative Assistant at Q8Realtor supplemented Lydia's skills in office management. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing Management from St. Xavier's College and a Diploma in Kitchen and Catering Operations from Gesto Institute of Culinary Education, along with foundational education at the Indian Community School in Kuwait.
Podar Education Network
Established in 1927, by Sheth Anandilal Podar, Podar Education Group has, from the very beginning been focused driven, and motivated by the traditional Indian values of honesty, integrity, and service. The father of our nation, Mahatma Gandhi, being the very first President of the Anandilal Podar Trust stands testimony to this fact. (View the minutes of the first Trust meeting). With over 95 years of experience within the educational space, the Podar group is now a network of 139 educational institutions spread across the nation, with a combined student strength of more than 2,00,000 and the support of 7,800 dedicated and loyal staff members. Our constantly growing network of education institutions includes a wide spectrum of Pre-Primary schools under the brand name of Podar Jumbo Kids, Primary and Secondary schools under the brand name of Podar International School, Podar Blossom School, Junior Colleges, Part-Time courses, and Teacher Training Institutes. The Podar network of schools also offers a wide choice of educational streams such as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Secondary School Certificate (SSC), Cambridge (IGCSE) and International Baccalaureate (IB). Our scholastic record, innovative learning methods, and a strong commitment to delivering quality through integrity have helped us scale heights that few have managed in the field of education. As a result, Podar today is a trusted name and an acknowledged leader in the collective effort to shape the future of our children and the nation. We welcome you to join the Podar family and to give your child the best when it comes to an integrated, holistic and empowering learning experience.