Hebron Staff
Hebron School is home to a diverse multicultural community of around 30 nationalities, with two attractive campuses in the beautiful Nilgiri Hills of south India for accommodation. Hebron employs approximately 65 teachers and 35 administrative personnel. Staff members come from India, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, Canada, Kenya, South Africa, South Korea, and Europe. As a boarding school, Hebron's residential care is personalised and aims to create a home away from home.
Leadership Team
Principal – Mr Richard Naylor
Richard joined Hebron in August 2023 as Principal and is also teaching Mathematics this year. He holds an MA in Medieval History and is a trained teacher in History to A level and Mathematics to GCSE. Richard is also a GCSE Mathematics Examiner. Since 2019 Richard has worked part-time in various educational roles mainly supporting students with educational needs, especially post-Covid. Richard was called to Hebron earlier this year and is looking forward to serving the whole school community in this very exciting 125th year.
T: +91 423-2225820 Ext. 306
email: poffice@hebronooty.org
Vice Principal (Student Welfare) – Mr Bene Medhurst
Mr Medhurst joined Hebron in July 2020. He is a PE teacher as well as the Vice Principal (Student Welfare). With his wife Rachel, he is also a Std 12 Dorm Parent. Mr Medhurst came as an IG in 2008 to help the PE department and returned as staff in 2021. He is a keen sportsman and, since hanging up my rugby boots, has spent most time playing football, running and cycling. Our desire is to see young people here at Hebron to grow into the people that God has created them to be, helping them to grow in character as well as in academic achievement.
T: +91 423-2225820 Ext. 304
email: vp.studentwelfare@hebronooty.org
Vice Principal (Academics) – Mr Sunil Varghese
Mr Varghese joined Hebron School in 2016 assuming the roles of both an A Level and GCSE English Language and Literature Teacher, and a Dorm Parent. His partner in this endeavour is his wife, Rebika. Beyond his professional pursuits, Mr Varghese is also an accomplished musician and composer, having contributed to multiple albums alongside his collaborative team based in Nepal. A deep-seated passion lies in his commitment to enriching lives, particularly those of the youth. He desires to sow seeds of positivity and growth within the lives of those he encounters.
T: +91 423-2225820 Ext. 375
email: vp.academics@hebronooty.org
Interim Vice Principal (Administration) – Ms Padma Raman
Ms. Padma Raman's journey with Hebron School started in 2001 when she joined the Junior School. For 18 years, she dedicated herself to this role nurturing young minds until she was appointed as the school librarian in 2018. During this tenure, she further extended her influence by curating a rich repository of knowledge and resources for the students. As the guardian of the school's literary treasures, she inspired generations of learners, encouraging them to explore the world through books and fostering a lifelong love for reading. Ms. Raman is a native of the Nilgiri Hills and belongs to the Badaga community.
T: +91 423-2225820 Ext. 320
email: vp.administration@hebronooty.org