International Steering Committee

Guiding Excellence. Shaping the Future with Integrity and Inclusivity.

The SPARK Olympiads bring together some of the most distinguished minds in Indian and global education. With deep expertise in assessment innovation, student engagement, and large-scale assessment management, the Committee ensures that the SPARK Olympiads are future-ready, aligned with NEP 2020 and NCF, and driven by the highest standards of academic integrity and inclusivity.

Dr. Swati Popat Vats, K-5 Assessment, ISCAR

President - Podar Education Network
Founder-President, Early Childhood Association, Association for Primary Education and Research

Dr. Swati Popat Vats, a pioneering educationist with over 38 years of experience in early childhood education, oversees 500+ early childhood centers. Her expertise in developmentally appropriate practices and alternative assessment approaches ensures a strong foundation for reimagining how young learners are evaluated – fostering joyful, inclusive, and meaningful learning experiences from the earliest years.

Together, the members of the Spark Olympiads Steering Committee have influenced over 25,000 schools, led reforms at national and international levels, and shaped educational experiences for millions of learners. Their combined expertise ensures that Spark Olympiads are not just assessments but a national movement towards future-ready learning.