ABOUT Us

Education is a changing landscape, shaped by countless moving parts. At Urban School,we craft pathways that bring structure to this complexity, strengthening the foundations that help learning endure.

Our work sits at the intersection of design, pedagogy, and systems thinking. Whether it's a student navigating big questions, a teacher looking for community, or a school trying to align intent with practice, we create experiences that fit into the realities of education.

We believe education doesn't need to be reinvented. It needs reinforcement, through programs that are context-aware, people-first, and built to last.

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Our Approach

Listening First

Listening First

Every program or product we develop begins by understanding context, not leading with assumptions.

Sustainable

Sustainable

We create offerings that last: flexible enough to adapt, strong enough to hold their structure over time.

Realistic

Realistic

We design for the everyday: real classrooms, real students, real teachers, real constraints.

Committed to Impact

Committed to Impact

Our work is shaped by what creates lasting change. Not buzzwords, but proven tools and tangible growth.

Vision

An education system that is people-centric and responsive to the needs of those it serves.

Core VALUES

Inclusivity

We design for access and belonging: across age, ability, language, and learning style.

Empathy

We design with empathy, paying attention to what people need, not just what the system expects.

Transparency

We work with clarity. Expectations, decisions, and outcomes are communicated simply and shared openly.

Diligence

We pay attention. Every detail is intentional, from how a program is structured to how it's experienced.

Our TEAM

Urban School Is Led By A Team Deeply Committed To Education. We Believe Learning Should Stay Human At Its Core While Being Strengthened By Design And Technology. For Us, Change Is About Creating Practices That Feel Grounded Today While Keeping Doors Open To Tomorrow.

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Urban School Team

MEET OUR Founders

Harini Rao Cheeti

Harini Rao Cheeti

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Founder

Harini Leads Urban School With The Belief That Sustainable Change In Education Begins With People, Not Platforms. With A Background In Psychology And A Passion For Classroom Practice, She Brings An Empathetic, Systems-Aware Lens To Everything From Program Design To Field Implementation. She Has Worked Closely With Special Needs Students, And Some Of Her Most Rewarding Moments Have Come From The Smallest, Quietest Changes That Made A Lasting Difference. A Graduate Of The University Of Leeds And Lady Shri Ram College, Harini's Work Reflects Both Academic Rigour And On-Ground Experience. She Is Especially Focused On Teacher Support, School Partnerships, And The Emotional Undercurrents Of Learning.

Surya Kiran Kanduri

Surya Kiran Kanduri

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Co-Founder

Surya Shapes The Technological Backbone Of Urban School, Ensuring Every Product And Platform Is Built To Serve Real Educational Needs, Not Just Abstract Solutions. With A Background In Engineering And A Long-Standing Connection To Schools, He Approaches Edtech With Both Clarity And Care. Surya Is Deeply Invested In Building Tools That Are Intuitive, Inclusive, And Ready For The Realities Of Indian Classrooms. His Work Sits At The Convergence Of Backend Architecture, Product Vision, And Equitable Access.