Baburao Sattharu

Education and Public Systems professional with 15+ years of experience leading government partnerships, capacity building, and large-scale education transformation programmes across India. Experienced in collaborating with SCERTs, Samagra Shiksha, SIEMAT, State Education Departments, Higher Education Departments, and district administrations to strengthen foundational learning, teacher professional development, and system-wide implementation. Strong understanding of the continuum from Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) to Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN), with experience designing and implementing learning interventions that improve children's foundational competencies through educator capacity building, instructional support, and evidence-based programme management.

Passionate about strengthening public systems so every child enters primary school ready to learn and succeed.

Senior Manager – Government Partnerships, Scholarships & Workforce Development at North South Foundation (2024-12 – Present)

• Strengthened partnerships with State Government institutions to expand equitable access to quality higher education and student support services.
• Designed holistic learner-development programmes integrating mentorship, skill development, wellbeing, and community engagement, reinforcing the lifelong learning continuum beginning with strong foundational education.
• Developed programme governance frameworks, SOPs, dashboards, and monitoring systems to improve implementation quality and institutional effectiveness.
• Worked extensively with academic institutions, government departments, and community stakeholders to strengthen education ecosystems across multiple states.

Project Management Consultant at Sterlite EdIndia Foundation (2024-06 – 2024-11)

• Partnered with SCERT Chhattisgarh and Samagra Shiksha to strengthen state-led academic reform initiatives.
• Supported implementation of competency-based education aligned with National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) priorities.
• Facilitated coordination among state officials, district teams, and academic institutions to improve programme implementation quality.
• Conducted regular field mentoring and programme reviews to strengthen classroom practices and institutional capacity.

Program Manager at Piramal Foundation (World Bank-Supported SALT Project) (2023-03 – 2024-05)

• Trained and supported 15,000+ School Heads on leadership, governance, and school-transformation practices.
• Built a state-wide cadre of 350 Master Facilitators, enabling sustainable, self-reliant training ecosystems.
• Co-designed a Whole School Transformation Framework and Assessment Tool in collaboration with World Bank-supported initiatives.
• Strengthened partnerships with the School Education Department, SIEMAT, Samagra Shiksha, and district administrations.
• Conducted 24+ district field reviews annually to strengthen implementation quality and stakeholder engagement.

Program Manager – State Transformation Program at Piramal Foundation (2022-02 – 2023-03)

• Supported SCERT Jharkhand and State Resource Groups in advancing NEP 2020 implementation and education-reform priorities.
• Contributed to the development of position papers and policy frameworks related to ABL, PBL, and SEEL.
• Designed and facilitated a 3-month Project-Based Learning pilot across 12 government schools, covering Classes 8–12.
• Conducted regular district field reviews and strengthened governance systems supporting student wellbeing and life-skills programs.
• Collaborated closely with SCERT leadership, district administrations, and education officials to strengthen implementation effectiveness.

National Resource Person – Government Relations, Instructional Design & Capacity Building at Naandi Foundation | Nanhi Kali Project (2017-04 – 2022-01)

• Designed multilingual foundational learning resources in Telugu and English to strengthen early grade literacy and numeracy.
• Led large-scale Teacher Training and Training of Trainers programmes focused on improving foundational learning outcomes.
• Collaborated with SCERTs, DEOs, and government schools to strengthen implementation of foundational learning programmes.
• Supported expansion of foundational literacy initiatives benefiting 25,000+ children across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
• Worked closely with teachers to improve classroom practices that support children's language development, numeracy, and learning readiness.

Educational Professional at BAPS Swaminarayan Gurukul School

Strengthened academic leadership by promoting effective teaching practices, institutional governance, student-centred learning, and collaborative engagement with educators, parents, and community stakeholders.

Academic Specialist (Vice Principal) at Ravindra Bharathi Group of Schools

Led initiatives to enhance teaching and learning quality through teacher mentoring, academic planning, community participation, regulatory compliance, and continuous institutional improvement.

Administrative Officer at B.S. & J.R. Educational Institutions

M.Ed in Education – Adikavi Nannaya University (2020)

M.Sc in Psychology – Dr. B.R.

Ambedkar Open

University (BRAOU) (2021)

DECE in Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education – Indira Gandhi National Open University (2022)

PGDGC in Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance and Counselling – Sri Venkateswara University (2019)