Meet the Team Behind the Vision

Ms. Sruti Sainathuni

B.A. (English), B.Ed., Diploma MBA (Human Resources)

Academic Director

Ms. Sruti Sainathuni serves as the Academic Director of Saibaba Central School, where she leads with a distinctive vision rooted in academic rigor, mindful learning, and compassionate leadership. Raised in a spiritually grounded, service-oriented family and deeply influenced by the example and teachings of her father and Guru, Sadguru Sri Sainathuni Sarath Babuji, she brings to education a rare blend of tradition and innovation.

Under her leadership, the school is evolving into a vibrant, future-ready learning space, one that prepares students not just for examinations, but for life. She mentors teachers to integrate experiential learning, mindfulness, value-based education, and ethical reflection into their classrooms. At the same time, she is introducing forward-thinking programs in technology, creative arts, and interdisciplinary thinking ensuring students are equipped to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

True to the school’s motto, Ms. Sruti fosters an environment where academic excellence is deeply connected to character formation, emotional well-being, and purposeful engagement with the world. She works closely with teachers and administrators to nurture a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and compassion where each child is encouraged to grow into a confident, responsible, and kind human being.

Beyond her role at Saibaba Central School, Ms Sruti is a community leader and the guiding force behind several initiatives under the Saibaba Foundation. She oversees:

  • Saipatham Ashram, in Shirdi, MH, home to Sri Babuji’s sacred samadhi, where she plays a central role in planning and coordinating spiritual gatherings, Annaprasadam offerings, free medical camps, blood donation programs, and other year-round service activities for devotees. Her leadership helps bring the community together in shared reflection, devotion, and collective service.
  • Saipatham Publications, where she curates, preserves, and shares the spiritual works of her Guru and father, Sri Babuji, bringing his teachings to life for a wider audience.
  • Tiruvannamalai, TN, where Sri Babuji spent meaningful time in deep sadhana during the early years of his life, is a place of profound personal and spiritual significance for many of his devotees. Haritachala, located in Tiruvannamalai, under Ms. Sruti’s stewardship, has grown into a vibrant biodiverse organic farm and retreat centre. She integrates sustainability, education, and inner transformation to create a living example of conscious, community-based living through silent retreats, solo immersions, and spiritual gatherings that nurture both the land and the spirit.
  • Various volunteer-led community projects and social initiatives focused on organic farming, sustainability, traditional cooking, teen camps, rural women’s empowerment, writing, permaculture, video production, and more.
 

Raised in a diverse, community-based environment rooted in love, devotion, and service, Ms. Sruti sees education as a living, evolving process—one that nurtures both intellect and inner growth. Her aspiration is to offer every child the tools, values, and confidence to live with integrity, creativity, and resilience.

In all her work—whether in classrooms, communities, or retreats—Ms. Sruti remains devoted to the vision that education is not merely about achieving academic success, but about shaping thoughtful, grounded, and joyful human beings. Her leadership ensures that Saibaba Central School continues to offer an enriching, well-rounded education; one that parents can trust to prepare their children not only for the future, but for a meaningful and fulfilling life. Grounded in simplicity and guided by her Guru’s light, she remains committed to helping every student and seeker discover their own path to meaning and wholeness.

Mr. G.V Bhaskar

B.Tech - Mechanical

Correspondent

Mr. G.V. Bhaskar serves as the Correspondent of Saibaba Central School, bringing with him not only extensive professional expertise but also a deep sense of devotion and purpose. A graduate in Mechanical Engineering, Mr. Bhaskar moved to the United States in 1998, where he co-founded a successful software consulting firm that he led as CEO for over a decade. Under his visionary leadership, the company grew from the ground up into a thriving enterprise and rose to become a Inc 500 company, demonstrating strength in business strategy, team-building, and organizational growth.

In 2010, after the Mahasamadhi of his spiritual master, Sadguru Sri Sainathuni Sarath Babuji, Mr. Bhaskar made a life-changing decision. He chose to close his company and dedicate the rest of his life to serving his Guru. With no agenda or conditions, he returned to India in 2012 with a simple intention: to be of service wherever he was needed in the Saipatham ecosystem.

From construction projects to various behind-the-scenes responsibilities, he took up each task with humility and dedication. Between 2016 and 2018, he oversaw the successful expansion of the school’s third floor, a contribution that significantly improved the school’s learning environment.

In 2021, when Guruji’s daughter and the Academic Director of the school felt there was a need for his support, he was entrusted with the role of Correspondent. True to the spirit of service, Mr. Bhaskar continues to serve the school in a voluntary capacity, choosing not to receive a salary or personal benefits.

At Saibaba Central School, Mr. Bhaskar plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of all non-academic aspects. His responsibilities include administration, infrastructure, finance, transport, maintenance, and government compliance. His leadership is marked by clarity, efficiency, and unwavering dedication to preserving the sacred ethos of Guruji’s educational vision. He also serves as a bridge between the school and Guruji’s global family of devotees, helping maintain the school’s non-commercial, values-based foundation.

Known for his high energy, practical mindset, and tireless work ethic, Mr. Bhaskar is someone who gets things done with sincerity and speed. Yet beneath his dynamic approach lies a quiet inner strength, a deep love for Guruji, and a profound sense of peace in serving the school. He often shares that being at the school feels like being at home, with every moment of service connecting him more deeply to his Guru.

Humble, committed, and always open to learning, Mr. Bhaskar leads by example. He ensures that Saibaba Central School not only runs efficiently but also remains true to its original purpose: to educate with love, integrity, and meaning.

Mrs. J. Sasi Lakshmi

B.Sc., B.Ed., DECE (IGNOU)

Principal

Mrs. J. Sasi Lakshmi’s journey at Saibaba Central School is one of deep commitment and purpose. Inspired by her Sadguru, Sri Sainathuni Sarath Babuji, and moved by his vision of meaningful, value-based education, she chose to pursue teaching as a form of dedicated service. She completed her B.Ed. with distinction, graduating as the college topper from Gorantla B.Ed College, Ongole, with the sole intention of joining and serving this school.

Since beginning her service in 2008, she has steadily grown through the roles of teacher, section in-charge, coordinator, and Vice Principal before taking on her current leadership role of Principal. For nearly two decades, she has remained unwavering in her devotion to the school’s mission and continues to see her work not merely as a profession, but as an expression of love and devotion toward her Guru.

As an academic leader, Mrs. Sasi Lakshmi brings together discipline, warmth, and a strong commitment to continuous learning. She has participated in CBSE training programs annually since 2008 in areas such as stress management, child psychology, and personality development. She also holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) from IGNOU and has trained in Waldorf methodology in Chennai. Her passion for innovation has led her to explore alternative schools across India, and she is regularly invited to serve as a CBSE school inspector across Andhra Pradesh.

Under her guidance, the school has consistently achieved 100% CBSE Class 10 results and remains a district leader in academic performance. She has helped introduce systems and programs that balance academic rigour with holistic development, including initiatives in mindfulness, life skills, and experiential learning. Known for her tireless energy, she actively supports every new project, encourages innovation, and is deeply involved in day-to-day operations well beyond school hours.

Mrs. Sasi Lakshmi’s presence at Saibaba Central School is a quiet yet powerful force of inspiration. Parents and students alike see in her a leader who is deeply invested in their growth, someone who brings together academic excellence with human values and upholds the school as a space where children grow into confident, kind, and capable individuals prepared to lead meaningful lives.