Visionaries committed to transforming education for rural India
The visionary transforming rural education across India
Deena Marpu is the visionary behind Phoenix Global Schools and DEENA EduCorp. With over 15 years of experience in education innovation, Deena has dedicated her life to proving that rural India can produce world-class global citizens.
Born and raised in a small town in Andhra Pradesh, Deena experienced firsthand the limitations of traditional education systems. After completing her education and witnessing the stark urban-rural divide, she returned home with a mission: to build schools that honor local identity while preparing students for global opportunities.
Under her leadership, Phoenix Global Schools have become models of purpose-driven education, and DEENA EduCorp has enabled over 50 schools across India to implement the Phoenix methodology.
"Every child, regardless of where they are born, deserves access to education that doesn't just prepare them for exams—but for life. At DEENA EduCorp, we're not building schools; we're building movements. We're proving that rural doesn't mean limited, and that purpose-driven education can transform entire communities. If you're a school founder, NGO, or community leader who shares this vision, I invite you to join us in creating Phoenix Heartlands across India."
Experts in education, operations, and community development
Chief Academic Officer
20+ years in curriculum design and pedagogy innovation. Leads the development of Phoenix-standard academic programs and teacher training modules.
Director of Operations
Expert in school operations and systems implementation. Oversees the School-in-a-Box deployment and ensures seamless launch processes for partner schools.
Head of Teacher Transformation Academy
Former principal with a passion for teacher development. Designs and delivers training programs that transform teaching quality across partner schools.
Community Engagement Lead
Specialist in rural community development and partnerships. Builds bridges between schools, panchayats, NGOs, and CSR initiatives.
Head of Marketing & Branding
Brand strategist with expertise in education marketing. Helps partner schools build compelling brands that attract purpose-aligned families.
Director of Innovation & Research
Educational researcher focused on impact measurement and continuous improvement. Leads R&D initiatives and evaluates program effectiveness.
Strategic mentors guiding our mission
Education Policy Advisor
Former education secretary with expertise in rural education policy and government partnerships.
Social Impact Investor
Venture capitalist focused on education and social enterprises in emerging markets.
Global Education Consultant
International education expert specializing in 21st-century skills and curriculum design.
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