Mrs. Kalpana Priya is a dedicated educator and researcher, currently a Research Scholar in the Department of Education at Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. She holds an M.Ed. (First Class with Distinction) from Regional Institute of Education, Bhubaneswar, along with a B.Ed. and a B.Sc. (Mathematics Honors). She qualified UGC-NET (NFOBC) and CTET, and has published research papers and book chapters focusing on art integration, skill development, and innovative pedagogy. Her work has been presented at national and international conferences organized by institutions such as IIT Gandhinagar, the Indian Institute of Teacher Education, and NCERT. She has also contributed to academic projects, including science activity development for schools, and continues to enhance her expertise through faculty development programs, promoting creativity and innovation in education.