
Join Madhavi Adimulum as she welcomes Ms. Radhika Turlapati, director of Academics at Iris Education Group, to the Ananya Child Development Center podcast. With over 30 years of experience in education, Ms. Turlapati shares her journey from missionary schools to establishing Iris Education Group. She discusses the achievements of Iris, such as receiving the Exemplary Women in Education Award 2025 and being named the number one franchisee model school by Times of India. The conversation highlights her commitment to ensuring safety, innovative teaching, and holistic development in education, all while discussing the challenges and strategies in maintaining high standards across multiple franchisee schools. Dive into this episode for invaluable insights into what it takes to lead and excel in the dynamic field of education.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:58 Journey to Number One: Iris Care's Recognition03:22 Maintaining Excellence: Key Inputs and Strategies04:40 Ensuring Safety and Innovative Teaching07:55 Building a Shared Culture Across Franchisees09:02 Challenges and Lessons in Scaling14:46 Future Initiatives and Final Thoughts