Leadership and governance
Dr. SSNPS is governed by Bapuji Educational Association and led day to day by the Principal, with the Dean overseeing academics.
Principal
Dr. Kamal B Narayana, Principal
Dr. Kamal B Narayana leads the school. CBSE's affiliation record for Dr. SSNPS lists her qualifications as MA, MEd, PhD and PGDIE, with 17 years of teaching and 14 years of administrative experience.
In her welcome to families, the Principal describes a school where every child learns in their own way and at their own pace. Teachers plan lessons that build curiosity, critical thinking and a scientific temper, together with communication, teamwork and leadership. That learning is rooted in pride in India's culture and heritage.
Dean
Shri Manjunatha Rangaraju, Dean
Shri Manjunatha Rangaraju oversees academics across several Bapuji Educational Association institutions in Davanagere, including Dr. SSNPS. He serves as CBSE City Coordinator for Davangere, convenor of TEDxDavangere and chairperson of the SPIC MACAY Davangere chapter. His qualifications include BE (Telecommunication), MSc (Mathematics), BEd, MA (Economics), MBA (Strategy & Leadership) and MEd; he is pursuing a PhD.
Chairman
Shri S S Ganesh, Chairman
Shri S S Ganesh chairs the school's governing body. In his message to parents he writes of all-round development: academics, life skills, co-curricular activities and sports, together with continuous training for teachers.
Student support team
The school has a career counsellor, a special educator (Shri C Hanumesh) and a counsellor and wellness teacher (Smt. Jyothi P). They support students' academic choices, wellbeing and any additional learning needs. Safety, health and wellbeing
Governing body
Dr. SSNPS is governed by a body chaired by Shri S S Ganesh and drawn from Bapuji Educational Association's governing council. The Dean and the Principal sit on the governing body alongside the Association's office-bearers.