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India One ­ Coffee Table Book DR. MRUDULA MADHAVRAO Growing up with the training under the able guidance of short span of time and was recognized by heads as a MAHAJAN mother, a born school teacher, Dr. Mrudula could shine in responsible, dutiful teacher who is ever ready to create academics well as sports. There was a lot for everyone’s something new, make teaching and learning as an There are no secrets to success. It is the result of need but not for greed. A true discipliner, her father interesting process. She later got an opportunity to join as preparation, hard work and learning from failure. worked for Central Railways and gave her a free rein to a Vice Principal in Dr. D. Y. Patil Public School, Pimpri. It choose the career, avocation. was a big break in administration for her, she became Head Dr. Mrudula Madhavrao Mahajan has one of the most Mistress and Principal of the same school and success inspiring success stories. Before she made it big she was Both the parents supported passion for sports. Fighting all followed. essentially a general student, a player and a teacher. Dr. the odds, she would spend hours on ground. She didn’t Mrudula grew up in household that was with discipline, bother about anything. Unlike the girls of her age, she As a Principal of the school, she took care of every aspect of honesty, value structure and men of principles. would play cricket hours and hours. students growth and development. As a core sportsperson, she developed love and passion for sports among her 100 With growing popularity of Softball in city of Pune, she students. It was she who introduced Softball in Pimrpi was fascinated by Softball and took to the game, making Chinchwad and took her school students to great height of her own niche in the game leading Maharashtra team four success in this game at Taluka, District, State, National and times as Victorious ones. International level. Hers is the only school in PCMC to have more than 15 International, 100 National and 400 or After that she never turned back. Her graph of success so State Level players in Cricket, Softball and Baseball. As a went on rising high with glory. Dr. Mahajan is the one who visionary she upgraded herself and encouraged her staff awakens creativity, knowledge and expression. She for the same. pursued her B.Com, B.A., M.A., T.T.C.Ed &A, B.Ed, M.Ed., D.S.M., M.Phil, and Ph.D. What makes her a different entity She was appointed as a Curriculum Committee Member at is that she was a topper at her colleges at T.T.C., B.Ed, Maharashtra State Council of Education and Research M.Ed. making all awe struck with her studies, deep Centre. She played a key role there. Besides this she knowledge and passion for great learning. She has written worked for creating training modules for revise syllabus number of articles for newspapers. Her articles got and framing question papers for English medium school published in renowned international journals and books students of grade one to eight under Pragat Shaikshnik as well. As a teacher she joined Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Maharashtra Project. Balbharati, the hub of Maharashtra’s her initial years and ignited imagination and instilled the textbook bureau invited her often for textbook review and love of learning in her students. She strongly believes that checking e‐content. She also oriented teachers on revised the curriculum we follow is just a raw material to syllabus from time to time under the umbrella of knowledge. She brought in lasting impact by her warmth MSCERT, Balbharati and even State Board of touching the soul of her students and bringing the best in Maharashtra. them. As an educationist, she says that students are inborn talented, all that they need is to create wonders with Her contribution was recognized by local government, proper support and guidance. She went out of the way to private organizations and even District, State and National explain abstract concepts to her students. authorities. She contributed in the field of sports as a successful organizer of Mayor’s Trophy in PCMC along As a teacher, she gained popularity among her students in with her like minded friends. She is recognized as a

player, Coach, Manager, organizer, selector, referee as well. Her greatest reward for her hard work came when Dr. Mrudula was appointed as a coach of Indian Women’s Softball team which participated in 11th Asian Women’s Championship at Taiwan. She is the only person from Maharashtra to get such recognition. Besides this she has more than 100 prestigious awards to her credit. She is the only Principal to be awarded with Best Principal and District Level Sports Award. Under her able guidance, since last 18 years school proved itself with the record of 100% result at class X Board examination. There are very few schools in twin city of Pimpri Chinchwad to get such record. Since 2017, school is following a CBSE curriculum, but with all her great contribution, hard work and dedication school has continued to be with its cent percent result. Within a short span of time, she carved her name at CBSE as well. She is a successful and demanded Resource Person of CBSE. Her training session are always hit. She has trained number of teachers from India and abroad. To comment it won’t be exaggeration that she always talks to her friends, colleagues, staff and educationists on certain things and after few days it comes into news, through great people or even from competent authorities. That is a sign of true visionary and great thinker. As a human being, she is a down to earth lady with lot of humanity touching the lives of poor animals and people. She is empathetic and her social work speaks louder than anything. We salute to such a great person and wish her a great success and good luck for her contribution in the field of sports and Education!! 101

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. SUNITHA RAO 102 Educational Qualifications B.A (Economics, Mathematics, Statistics) ‐ Madras University M.A (Economics) ‐ Madras University M.Phil (Economics) ‐ Annamalai University Pursuing MBA (Education Management) ‐ Alagappa University Professional Qualifications B.Ed (English and Social Studies) ‐ Annamalai University Differentiating Instruction: Strategies for Effective Classroom Practice ‐ Harvard University (online course) Child Protection e–learning course ‐ British Council GTA – Global Teacher Accreditation with a – British Council commendation ‐ with overall distinction CIDTT (Cambridge Diploma for Teacher Trainers) Additional Key responsibilities • Secretary for HSSC (Hyderabad Sahodaya Schools Complex) :2018‐2020 • ISO & ISA Coordinator • British Council School Ambassador & Training Consultant • Head Examiner – AISSCE – Economics • Incharge ‐ DPS Centre for Training & Development. • CBSE Inspector / Govt. projects • Resource person for CBSE COE Chennai • Resource person for MHRD – DPS Society • Head of Cambridge International Wing • City coordinator for Telangana • District Coordinator for training COE Chennai • Contributor to preparation of manuals for DIKSHA

Journey at DPS from being the founder Headmistress at DPS Mahendra Hills to coming I – Internationalism back to the parent organization of DPS Nacharam as Vice Principal in 2010 culminating D – Development finally to be heading the organization as the principal from the year 2014 to till date, the E – Environment journey has been a highly enriching and phenomenal in terms of growth of the institution. A – Academics From mentoring the debut batch of class XII to an excellent performance at the board to L – Leaderships bringing in many pedagogical strategies into the teaching learning that has proved S ‐ Service beneficial to the students for enhanced performance. Executing and cementing CBSE initiatives and projects into the school fabric has been one of the most full filling task that Internationalism has made the school make an incredible mark for itself at CBSE National level in all the areas of Academics, Sports and Culture.As Principal of DPS Nacharam from the year 2014 i. As a British Council School Ambassador for the last few years have been successfully till date school has risen to the pinnacle of success making its presence felt at the National impacting students in gaining a global perspective and embedding level with reference to CBSE & NCERT be it in contributing by hosting National level internationalism in schools in and around Hyderabad events both in Scholastic and Co‐ Scholastic domain. ii. As the Principal of International School. Award accreditation since 2013 till date the The highlights of my journey has been the showcasing of the academic strength of our students have truly been moulded to be global citizens (photos of ISA activities) students who have made the school proud by achieving National ranks in both class X & XII. The scaling up of PI and subject averages have steadily been a testimony to the 360° iii. A Harvard Certification along with Cambridge Diploma in Differentiated Learning monitoring and mentoring program at DPS Nacharam having introduced the two prong has greatly impacted pedagogical practices hence improved learning outcomes in strategy of enhancing student engagement along with competency building of teachers in the students along with raising innovative teaching standards the form of Capsule Courses , personalized and differentiated instruction pedagogies along with auditing, mentoring and training teachers respectively. iv. International Educational Tours to NASA on multiple occasions Dubai and Singapore tours Cultural and Sports Exchange Student programmes to Brazil Success Story: Russia has helped expand the global horizons of the young minds of our school A leader who leads by example as a pedagogical and administrative facilitator developing Development curriculum and innovative content at the National level Developed and designed the Digitised Curriculum for Early Childhood Years Programme at DPS extending it to Class Activities to have the have potentialities along with students inculcating all the 21st Digital content generation was also done to standardize the teaching learning century skills the most important being the Social and Emotional skills in students. methodologies in the field of Music. Art and Dance thus paving the way for holistic Vocational skills, design thinking and machine learning skills through the ATAL Labs, development of the child. Contributing back to the society in terms of research, articles, Robotics and AI labs have given the much needed edge to our students. publications has helped to create a ripple effect for parallel educators. Student Engagement Environment My success story is nothing but the success story of my students, teachers and my team. It’s Environment awareness being one of the core components at school along with Health & a mere reflection of their success. The students who pass out of the portals of DPS Values has installed in our students a sense of sensitivity towards our planet. The mass Nacharam and Mahendra Hills CBSE and Cambridge are students who are equipoised in greening initiatives plantation drives, Green Crusaders, Club activities all lead themselves their holistic skills that have been instilled, developed and ingrained in the student by to create Eco warriors of the future providing plethora of opportunities for holistic development. Few of them being shared below with the acronym IDEALS Academics Academic Excellence has been the hallmark of our students with their consistent 103

India One ­ Coffee Table Book performance at both state and national level. Our students have excelled in scholastic areas of Group discussion, Debates, CBSE Science exhibitions and have featured in top 100 of ATAL mission projects year after year. Leadership At DPS, every child is a leader as the leadership module of DPS is an ever expansive one with high student engagement. The 400 plus student council members from preprimary to class XII engage actively to bring about a desired changed in the student community. DPS Alumni are the true testimony to the global leadership module with one alumni leadership great position across the world. Service As staying true to DPS motto of “Service Before Self” and to our core components of values, school has adopted the important value by organizing many an activities to bring in a service mindset in students. Events Joke Joy of Giving, Scribes for blind students, Happiness curriculum with its happiness monitors, adopting heritage buildings are part of school culture. Teacher Engagement activities Teachers are the foundation of the edifice of education. As a teacher trainer and CBSE NCERT empaneled Master trainer for teachers and Principals. The learnings have immensely been percolated into strengthening the skillset of teachers. The quality monitoring cycle of auditing, mentoring and training on a continuous basis along with equipping them with conceptual clarity through online certifications has helped strengthened the academic fabric of the school. 104

MS. NIRMAL WADDAN School’, the construction of the school building was still going on. The Success Story of Mrs. Nirmal Waddan, Principal of ‘The Kalyani School’ Pune According to her, starting a school is a strenuous process, setting up the appropriate school infrastructure, agreements, For Mrs. Nirmal Waddan, who is an educationist at heart, takes recognition and affiliations and so on… She believes that the pleasure not only in teaching students their life skills subject, evolving pedagogies of education should be implemented in all but also in sharing experience and holding a discussion with Schools so as to benefit the teaching‐learning process. Mrs. them started her journey as a secondary school science teacher Waddan’s love for education has helped her develop an essence in a renowned school in Pune. for making learning a joyful experience. She has gone through the grind with ‘The Kalyani School, which is one of the best Mrs. Waddan is currently the Principal at ‘The Kalyani School’ English medium, Co‐Ed CBSE day school in Pune. The journey from last 6 years since inception. When she joined ‘The Kalyani that Mrs. Waddan has taken so far helped her in raising from a teacher – Academic Coordinator – Principal‐ an Educationist. For us, her success means a lot, while she goes around fulfilling her passion as an educationist. She is also spreading the importance of helping a child get a holistic education in its true sense, which is one of the most imperative processes to make the society and the world a better place. Mrs. Waddan also takes joy in setting up a Career counselling cell at ‘The Kalyani School’, she believes that it is very important for every School to have a Career Counsellor so that the students are navigated and shown the right path to their career according to their passion, after Grade XII. For her, the happiness of the students in the long run is of paramount importance and for that the Schools should invest in it today. Under her leadership ‘The Kalyani School’ has been awarded as the Topmost Emerging School in Pune, by The Times of India. Being in the world of Education for more than three decades, she has continuously endeavoured to make a sustainable difference on a global and local level. To sum up her attitude towards education‐ it is rightly said that, A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step… Mrs, Waddan strongly believes that : success comes to those who seek for it with hard‐work, passion, being open minded and a life‐long learner. 105

India One ­ Coffee Table Book DR. PADMALAYA DASH CHOUDHURY 1. In March 27, 2020 the Online Live Virtual Classes 7. After each assessment virtual P T Ms were had been initiated by Mount Litera Zee School, Barh conducted and highly appreciated by the parents. Barh, a rural place where education is not highly lightened, for STD‐Xth & XIIth; and the used platform was till Mount Litera Zee School had introduced its curriculum Zoom. 8. The school had sincerely followed the SOP to the children. Since inception, the school has been Guidelines of Covid‐19, for reopening the school in delivering its best curriculum for its pretty children, under Once the classes were running successfully, immediately the month of November for board‐batches, in the guidance of dedicated teachers,Parents and the from the 1st week of April, 2020 all the classes were which the following points were strictly followed: Management. Thanks to each stake holder of the school. resumed, including pre‐primary. (a) Medical team came to school for covid‐testing of Success story of Mount Litera Zee School, Barh, Patna, 2. The Blue‐Print of the assessment plan for the whole each stake holder of school, as well as the students. Bihar in the session 2020‐21. year was circulated to every teacher and was conducted throughout the year, timely: maximum (b) In transport, all the buses were daily sanitized. The Highlights of the achievement of the school during the in virtual mode, and the rest was conducted in buses were provided with escort teachers who pandemic session:‐ physical mode. carried digital thermometers & sanitizers, for the safety of the students. 106 3. All the National Festivals (Independence Day, Republic day, Gandhi Jayanti), as well as the (c) The drivers and the caretakers of the bus were Important days (viz.‐Raksha Bandhan, Father’s regularly checked for covid symptoms and were Day, Mother’s Day, Children’s Day and so on) were provided with masks and sanitizers and extra celebrated virtually in presence of the children and masks were kept for the safety of everyone who was their parents. boarding the bus. 4. Almost every circular of CBSE was shared with the 9. The teachers had flourished themselves a lot during children, parents, and teachers, where maximum the pandemic situation last year. The teachers were children had enthusiastically participated and encouraged to attend CBSE trainings, as well as in some of them were appreciated by CBSE. house trainings, conducted by Zee Learn Limited. Around 629 trainings were attended by the 5. In extra‐scholastic exams, either National (Ganga teachers in CBSE and the Regional School Director Quest, National yoga quiz, Storytelling of Zee Learn Limited, Patna highly appreciated the Competition: where our two children were participation of our teachers. appreciated at the National Level) or international (eight children secured 100% in Bricksmath;), 10. During the last session very creative and initiative students were encouraged by the wonderful team step taken by Mount Litera Zee School Barh was of teachers who guided them by conducting extra Virtual Doubt Clear class Facility provided to the classes in the evening hours. children who missed classes before every examination. 6. In co‐scholastic area in last session (2020‐21) Dance performance on Covid was performed by our 11. In order to reduce the academic burden of the student (Shreya Kumari of class‐7), which was children Mount Litera Zee School, Barh had selected in CBSE expression series and was posted initiated conducting Happiness Classes virtually on Facebook account of CBSE Expression Series. once in a week where the students and parents

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MS. SAHER M A SAYED aims at effecting a radical guardians virtually visited the homes of students under their guardianship and discussed the details of students Hamdard Public School was founded in 1993 change in attitude weaning away the student from narrow with their parents. under the aegis of HamdardEducationSociety self‐interest and prejudices by Janab Hakeem Abdul Hameed Saheb. It is a Art Integrated Learning Projects on Sikkim were co‐educational English Medium School affiliated to CBSE. and liberating his mind and help him to rise to full given to students and various other Art Integrated It prepares the studentsfor All India Secondary School potential. Activities were held throughout the year Examination (X) and All India Senior SecondaryExamination (XII) conducted by CBSE. Several pilot projects have been taken up over the years to Collaborated with schools in Afghanistan, Nepal keep our children enriched. and Great Britain as a part of the ISA projects. The school has expansive green belts and an exclusive Students experienced video sessions and Education Block, complete with modern amenities Some of the pilot projects conducted include: ROBOTICS, conversations which broadened their horizon and forbringing out the full potential of a student and train CODING, Artificial Intelligence, CPEP, MIND – BOX, etc. gave them insight to Experiential Learning his/her mind to analyze the During the Pandemic, in spite of all the hurdles, our school The school was the center for NEET Exam and situation and problems and come out with a balanced and left no stone unturned to support our stakeholders. Hamdard Study Circle Entrance Exam justified solution. (Parents, teachers and students). Technology, blended with experiential learning was adopted as per the need of Webinars/Capacity Building The school’s vision goes beyond the academic excellence. It the hour. Highlights of the same are as follows: Programmes Technological Advancements Webinars/Capacity Building Programmes for students, teachers and parents were a regular School is functioning on the virtual Platform feature of the school throughout the session • Virtual classes are being conducted through Zoom HPS teachers were exposed to 259 webinars, App organised by CBSE, DIKSHA Portal,NPSC and various other external agencies, during the session • Teachers prepare PPTs with voice over, recorded videos with chapter content explanation and Parental Involvement‐Initiatives by worksheets the school • Variety of age‐appropriate online activities were Parent teachers Association body meetings were conducted to make learning joyfuland interesting held virtually to discuss important matters related including to school • Regular fitness sessions are conducted Virtual PTMs were held as per the schedule to apprise the parents about the performance of their • Examination and Assessments are done online wards through Google forms An online counselling session, with parents was • E‐ Report cards are generated after every taken by the teachers prior to the assessment assessment Various Webinars were organised for parents Regular mentoring and monitoring of the virtual classrooms are done 109 Teacher Guardianship Mentoring system was introduced for all classes under which the teacher

India One ­ Coffee Table Book Functions/Special Assemblies Water Colourist selected around the world by Ms pursuit of excellence has always been our strength. Beatrice Cloake from HYTHE Kent, Watecolour ‘Change’ is the keyword for the 21st century. From marks Virtual Graduation Day was held wherein the Alliance from United Kingdom. Only 7 Indian to grades, from real to virtual classrooms, from Principal, Headmistress and teachers blessed Watercolourists were selected from India blackboards to smart boards – education has acquired a students. Parents thanked the management and completely new definition and dimension. teachers of HPS for their unwavering support Mr Saquib also bagged an appreciation award, from during the pandemic Roopchand Institute of Fine Art (RCIFA) for making poster on COVID‐19 RCIFA on the occasion of Virtual Special Assemblies were held to WORLD ART DAY commemorate all the festivals. Videos related to Special Assemblies were made by respective Mr. Ausaf Ali was honoured with Digi Star Teachers’ Incharges with the help of students and same were Award for his contribution to Online Education shared in all the class groups during the pandemic COVID‐9, on the eve of International Teachers’ Day Awards and Accolades Zainab S Qazi and Kulsum Azad received award The school has been accredited with the British from Delhi Minorities Commission (Govt. of NCT Council’s prestigious International School Award Delhi) for their outstanding performance in High (2020 ‐ 2023)for strengthening the International School Exams, 2019 Dimension in the school curriculum and its endeavours in involving students in various global Hubs of Learning projects Inter School Twinning activity was organised. The school has been declared as one of the Around 50 students of Hamdard public school and Outstanding Schools of DelhibyDelhi Minorities Govt Boys Senior secondary school Devli interacted Commission (Govt. of NCT Delhi) and discussed about their experiences during COVID‐19 and also shared their paintings and The school has been conferred with Delhi Minority poems Commission’s Appreciation Certificate for its contribution to quality education to the future Atal Tinkering Lab fest was held through virtual leader of the society platform wherein students of different schools participated in various activities I, as a school leader, have been honoured with the following Awards: Social Activities ‘Nation Builder Award’ by Rotary Club of Mumbai Teachers donated generously for the needy in West Coast as a testament to the crucial role played COVID crisis through “Sitara Mehdi Trust.” in shaping the future of children Hamdard Alumni helped the HPS staff trough Blood I have also been selected as a DOE Nominee for New Donation campaigns Horizon School Thus, we can proudly say that HPS, as a school is growing Mr Saquib, (TGT Art & Craft) was among the 150 and constantly evolving. Positive work ethics and the 110

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book IMS. POOJA BHASIN this discouraging future. Though he and my father already was an outcome of the trust that my seniors had developed started my journey as a very shy and introverted stage serving as a civil servant cared for my future and wanted on seeing my involvement in academics and overall IV classroom teacher. Gradually. my experience with me to outshine in their field had their own notions. But I development of my students. my students allowed me to dig deeper using research was firm, I want to be a teacher. My journey was not quite and be more reflective in my practice as an educator, more easy. Every day was a new learning. Now was, new class and I was class teacher, Grade VIII. proactive instead of reactive, and more solution‐focused Two girls from BPL sector got admission in our prestigious by sourcing the stakeholders involved. Now I am an Then arrived those gloomy days in the life of entire school under RTE Act. They were really swayed by the administrator and the skills I practiced then have allowed teaching community when stake holders started losing flashy lights and environment of high‐born kids. To my me to be more confident in my support to my teachers, faith in teachers, gradually with the coming time. Teachers surprise with each day passing things were getting students, and community. were called in balustrade for even a small act of theirs. It strained for them. And the extreme heights were when I was a dark wave. We all teachers were understanding the came to know by few class sources thy they have stopped I hail from a family of bureaucrats wherein the salary of a sensitivity of parents towards their kids and were making bringing their lunch to school as a result of their inferiority teacher was a mismatch to the status of family. But I always them understand that education in schools is still a social complex. determined to be a teacher. I remember my first school, coup. We were leaving no stone unturned to rebuilt the was a catholic school run by nuns, and I appointed as a faith of parents. I’m overwhelmed to say that pandemic Luckily, inter class declamation competition was around grade IV teacher. Only my mom knew about my teaching has helped teachers to prove their real worth when parents the corner that time. I had made it mandatory for all the job rest family was surviving with the information that I are really struggling hard being care takers as well as kids to participate and made it a part of ongoing evaluation have joined the academy to prepare for my civil services trying to balance rest of their life chores. And as a result, process. entrance. I give an amiable smile when I think of those days the names of the schools are skyrocketed. but one day when someone told my uncle, who was Now my prime focus were these two girls. I really had to serving as a district court judge, tried persuade me to shun I always believed that if smiles are contagious, so are practice and practice with them to sharpen them up. inspirations. I being an English teacher used to collect Pronunciation, pitch of their voice, speech modulation and 112 more of inspirational stories and narrate them to my kids what not. Finally, the day approached and I called all my using onomatopoeia and thus trying to infect them with students for their presentation all in a row. the infection of the word ‘I Can’. I always believe to blur the boundary of school teaching and realism and nestle my To my utter surprise, the reaction of my rest of the class to chapters with the realities of life. Working on 3 Rs and say the speech of these girls was warm and positive, as if a first no to the plastic, was another big challenge. The entire move from many students showing their empathy towards school was doing varied activities on it and so was my their average presentation. Grade VI. We made carry bags out of waste clothes, decorated them in the class and holding a big whole lot, But the real triumph was gradually, though by the end of went to the nearby market distributing to the buyers all the session but I was overwhelmed when I saw few kids free of cost. We had prepared Nukkad Natak on it, which sharing their lunch with these two girls and finally, they my students performed on the market street. The result became a part of one of around four groups of that class. was in a week time I could see the difference in the kids of My contribution, this time the whole year was narrating my class. Their plastic bottles and lunch box got replaced the stories of love empathy and compassion …...of course with environmentally friendly objects. with the help of onomatopoeia. After few years I was given more senior classes and that And finally turned to be a leader, a torch bearer, Sr Academic Co‐Ordinator for past so many years thus realizing that my decision to be a teacher was right.

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book dream of establishing an educational institution that could Among those awards International School Awards, NAAT cater to the needs of the students of present day. Awards, Women Administrator Award are worth mentioning. At present, five thousand students approx are Simultaneously, he brought up and raised his children receiving education in the institution. The institution has namely Baseema Anayat, Wasim Anayat and Sadaf Anayat seven big building created on the campus 13 acres. Feeling in such a way that we were to be the part of his holy proud and immense pleasure to see and sophisticated endeavour. Being the eldest, my father’s earnest wish was educational institution like Welkin is in itself an honour to to see me a shining business administrator. I moved to be a part of the mission. Mae West has rightly said. “You Bangluru in the year 1992 then I was a class V student. I only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” completed my schooling from there and returned with a MS. BASEEMA ANAYAT Post Graduation in Business Administration (MBA) in 2006. I was convinced to look after the newly established Anne Rand writes, “Life is what we make it.” Our (2000) educational institution by name SRM Welkin ancestors have been great lovers of knowledge Higher Secondary School, Sopore. Whereas Sopore town and wisdom from the times when there was had many other educational institution (Govt./ Private), darkness (Illiteracy) on all the four sides of our vale. My being run by great personalities of the time, we at Welkin grandfather Haji Ghulam Rasool Hajini had been a popular moved ahead to blend curriculum set up with traditional and reputed teacher of apple town, Sopore. He left behind and latest pedagogy. I worked day in any out to enlighten a great legacy of worldly as well as religious knowledge, the educationally deprived lot of turmoil ridden area besides being a huge source of sagacity, generosity and moving on the journey we could witness people of the area intellectuality. Haji Anayatullah Hajini also joined the thronging to get their wards admitted in the institution teaching trajectory. To fulfil the dream (Establishment of provided the enrolled students with quality education an educational institution) of his father he had to set up his blended with latest technology including modern Science own business unit of pharmacy. By the dint of my father’s and Computer Labs. Our only mission was to develop our honesty, hard work and punctuality, he found himself in a students physically, mentally, educationally and morally. position, where he could look forward to realise his father’s So to achieve the all round development of the students, we provided them with the best teacher learning sources in 114 the form of chosen syllabi and teaching staff. Keeping the ball rolling, we adhered and adapted all the modern trends, going on in the educationally developed world and by the grace of almighty Allah we have been able to top the whole of J&K multiple times in curricular and extra‐curricular activities. Not only at school but also at higher education level including that B.Ed degree and other higher education level like BBA, BCA, Tourism, Mass Com, M.Ed etc courses are also being introduced. During the many International, National and State level awards.

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book DR. MRINALINI ANANT contributing to the best of my ability as a school leader and school in the city which offers skill subjects like marketing, mentor touching lives and making a difference. In a short legal studies and artificial intelligence for students from I started my journey as an educator in the year 1995 as phrase my philosophy is 'First love and then discipline'. class 6 onwards. a KG teacher and working my way up, was promoted as a school leader in January 2005. Having the I feel that in a student’s life the most important thing is to As a school leader I strongly believe in the value of co experience of teaching on several countries, I look to empower the students with life skills so as to enable him or operation and contribution of all stakeholders in the appraise myself with the work , which to me feels decently her to grow up into an emotionally strong responsible nurturing of students leading to excellence of all facets. satisfactory in terms of job satisfaction. I have managed to adult and that is exactly I strive for by exposing them to life Exactly for the same reason the guardians excelling in do a lot of good work by my sheer interest to learn more, situations like learning banking, bookings, dealing with different fields are invited for talks, webinars and innovate, create, try and at times fail but most times people , expressing , communicating etc. activities. There is also a program of buddy parent where succeed. My exposure to different cultures and countries parents choose to decide another child of limited means of by virtue of my husband ‘s postings and my passion to For me, yet again, it is very important to ensure my their ward’s class to support in academics and otherwise work to work with children and make a difference has students have a thorough approach to academics and are thus bringing up the school as a responsible community. always held me in good stead. I have studied in an ICSE not rote. It is alright for me to have them know less but Such activities of community involvement have and ISC environment but got an opportunity to work with what they know should be perfect and they must be able to contributed effectively in my success story. CBSE which I have always found far more practical and apply their learning to day to day life for which I have been open to ideas and innovation in support of students. I have ensuring different techniques of art or digital medium to • I as a school head I have always ensured that my realised that my academic excellence at school and college keep the interest piqued as well as to make the learning team stays highly motivated by way of public enabled me to learn faster and better and I hope to carry on thorough. recognition of good work in meetings sharing their best practices and getting them lauded by the 116 I have always felt strongly for the environment and social concerns and that becomes very evident from the list of activities that my organisation involved in. Every session the activities based around environment and social issues especially sustainable development goals like clean drinking water for all, education for all and no gender discrimination are always addressed through activities as well as through digital literacy. The school is moving with digital literacy ‐one of the six core skills and under my leadership this is the only

management, passing of compliments from Khusrau, Amrapali, Singhasan Battisi etc. which parents in form of video/audio messages or won much critical acclaim. otherwise. The contributors are also recommended • Present claim to success which seems a tangible for various CBSE and private programs and achievement is that in a city of Muzaffarnagar incentives. In the capacity of a Principal I ensure which is where I currently work, it gives me that all activities are open to all the students and immense pleasure to be heading a school with each one is encouraged to participate irrespective world class facilities and in a town which is of gender or caliber with the thought that the more basically agrarian in nature in the heartland of they are exposed to opportunities and they try the sugarcane it has been quite arduous to work at better they become. This has added on to my academic excellence with an all round development successful stints and tenures as the team I work which me and my team is managing to be with both students and faculty stay highly successful at. motivated and excited and also results in long term • However, needless to say, that I consider myself a bindings with fewer TCs and resignations. life long learner and is happy to tread this path of • Beyond and besides of course the obvious I feel contributing positively to nation building in my rather elated to share that in my career spanning chosen field of education. over 22 years I have accomplished quite a bit as in‐ excelling in academics, dance, dramatics, writing, choreographing, co‐curricularly, being adjudged as best school several times, received several awards and honors at renowned platforms noteworthy being recognition by erstwhile honourable HRD minister Mrs. Smriti Irani for school’s academic excellence, getting published in national and international journals, local dailies, news letters and educational magazines, appointed as a British Council School Ambassador got ISD program from 2012 onwards, being detailed as CBSE resource person for several programs, working with my students for social awareness, environmental concerns, national integration, generating pride in our culture and heritage etc. • My additional interest and formal training in classical dance form of Bharatnatyam has enabled me to write, direct and produce several Ballets and dance dramas based on our rich culture like Amir 117

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. SANTOSH VYAS Professional Exchange Programmes: interruption. ICT skills of teachers were upgraded continuously to conduct online teaching‐learning in an In the words of Revered Sadhu Vaswani, “True education • Conducted workshop on “Competence Building in interesting and innovative way. The school has focused on aims at training of the head, the hand and the heart”, Social Science” for teachers of Indian High School, Experiential, Joyful, Collaborative Learning and SVISG upholds the vision of dadaji by inculcating in its Dubai in the year 2017. Competency Based Education imparting 21st century skills students value based education synergized with modern to students. teaching‐learning pedagogy to produce a generation of • Co‐ordinated Educational Excursion to USA NASA well informed and emotionally sound Global citizens. as Lead Teacher in the year 2017. All school programmes such as Investiture Ceremony, Scholar Badge Ceremony, Selection of Student Council, I began my journey in Sadhu Vaswani International School • Selected by Australia Education International and School Exhibition, Annual Day, Alumni Meet,Value For Girls, New Delhi as PGT Political Science in the year Asia Education Foundation in collaboration with Education Programmes were conducted online. The 1993 then I was selected and then promoted as Academic University of Melbourne for an Exchange teachers mentored and guided by the Principal ensured Supervisor in the year 2007. As Academic Supervisor I Programme of Teachers in Australia in the year conduct of academic and co‐curricular activities for took the academic and administration responsibilities of 2008. students. classes I to VIII. In the Year 2015, I was again selected at the post of Vice Principal. As Vice‐Principal, I undertook • Gave a Presentation in Amity Institute of Education “Success comes to those who work hard and stays with academic and administration responsibilities of Nursery to in A Seminar on the theme “Sustaining Best those who don’t rest on the laurels of the past” XII. Since 1st July 2019, I am working at the post of Practices in Education”. The topic of the Principal. During my tenure in school I also headed Social presentation was “School Innovation”. With the advent of technology, as we move into a Science Department of school as Head of Department, boundary‐less and inter‐connected world, the school is Activity Co‐ordinator, M U N Coordinator, Youth • Completed EPICT Course, Google Certified constantly striving to stay on the cutting edge of Parliament Co‐ordinator, SPICMACAY Co‐ordinator and Trainer‐ Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert technology. The world today is changing at such an Value Education Co‐ordinator. I was also appointed as accelerated rate and we as educators spare no efforts to Deputy Accreditation Co‐ordinator of school. In this • Selected by Microsoft for the Training to become make the educational experience of our students capacity I worked on preparing School Manual. MIEE (Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert) meaningful and relevant to the socio‐economic needs of the times and to equip our youth to face the challenges of 118 I am positive that in times to come this journey will the future for leading the society from the front, while continue with elevated enthusiasm and persistently ensuring that at the same time they are enjoying their provide a platform of holistic leaning to the young experience of learning. generation of learners with emphasis on discovering, developing and drawing out the hidden talents and the Our classrooms have become centres for collaborative & magic lying dormant inside each one of you. From comprehensive learning that would enhance the growth academics to co‐curricular activities, perseverance and a curve and prepare the students for challenging roles in the never‐say‐die spirit are entrenched in the heart of every future. student so that they develop into brilliant human beings. In today’s dynamic world, a 360 degree development and A committed and supportive management, dedicated grooming is of utmost importance and through SVISG teachers, caring and co‐operative parents blend premises, we are creating an environment for future harmoniously to create a child‐centric school. May we leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals who possess continue to give our students strong roots like the Banyan skills and aptitudes in an array of functional disciplines. Tree and stronger wings to conquer the world! During COVID 19 Pandemic too, the school worked hard to ensure that Teaching‐Learning continued without any

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. SIMRAN KAUR where I served as an Administrator at Modern Public the CBSE.I was honoured with Nari Tu Narayani Sanman ‐ School , Shalimar Baug. I then moved on to work as 2021on the occasion of International Women’s Day and I have been in the field of education since the past 28+ Principal at Jawahar Public School, Janakpuri (1998‐ School Award‐3rd International EDUx ICON Award‐2021. years. I started my career as a KG teacher and climbed 2004). International exposure and experience was Apart from this, I am also the recipient of various in‐house the ladder stepwise and went on to become a Vice‐ enriched during my tenure as In‐Charge (Pre‐Primary & honours. Principal and Principal. primary) at Indian School, Muscat from 2004‐2007. Coming back to my motherland, I served as Director‐ To commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma I have been the witness to the sea of change that has been Principal at Arunoday Public School, Thane from 2007‐ Gandhi, the theme ‘Transforming Education through occurring in the field of education. The era of blackboard, 2009. Technology and Skill Development’ with special focus on whiteboard, chalk and talk and now, the totally online, Gandhian Philosophy of Education.‐ Health and Physical digital mode of education are the various phases I have The year 2009 was a milestone year as the year marked the Wellness – Vital for holistic growth , our article got selected been a part of. My story of experiences and beginning of my journey as the Principal of Podar to be published in the souvenir of the Annual Sahodaya accomplishments in education has not been a bed of roses International School (CBSE), Chakan, Pune. I have been Conference, which was held at Lucknow, Uttatarpradesh entirely. To face challenges on a daily basis, to learn from helming the affairs of the school since its inception in and published in Sahodaya magazine. my experiences is a seamless part of my nature now. 2009.Starting with 108 students and 7 teaching staff , we have built the family of Podar International School , I consider it my duty to empower youth and help them I started my career as a KG teacher in the year 1985 at ADL Chakan to its current strength of around 1600 students bring about a positive change in the world. I was an sunshine ICSE School, Jamshedpur . I then moved on to and around 80 teaching and non‐teaching staff. Invited Panelist Post Covid Era Booming Careers for the work as a Principal at Guru Nanak Mission School, students‐2021, Invited Panelist Global Peace Summit ‐ Jamshedpur (1988‐1993) . I then shifted base to Delhi In the year 2011, I got the golden chance to represent India 2021and Invited Panelist Global Talk on Education‐ in the Índia Week Celebration’at Cheams High School, 2021with various school principals on Allantra TV. 120 Headley, U.K where I trained the students there in Indian cuisine, dance, culture and yoga‐pranayam and primary I am fortunate to be a Part of Hollywood Venture‐Mission education. I was selected by Podar group of Schools to Kalam‐2021 that is an Ode in celluloid to our former represent our motherland and consider it as one of the President, ‘Missile Man’, Sir.A.P.J.Kalam. landmark experiences in my career. I am also the Founder‐Chairperson of ‘The Real Educators’, I am also the recipient of many other educational awards a group of enthusiastic and proactive teachers who are such as Peace , Mercy and Tolerance Award, Delhi, Best empowered to hone their skills to in turn, empower Teacher Award 1999 and Bharat Shikha Ratna Award students. 2009. I have been constantly moulding myself according to the Ms.Miranda Net, Founder of Miranda Net Fellowship, a changing scenario in the field of education. I have always professional educational community, that offers various believed in ‘Leading By Example’ and believe in fellowships, conferred on me World E‐Citizenship in 2012. ‘Transformational Leadership’. I firmly believe in inculcating values in my team and students which will I consider awards as a recognition for sincere and devoted carry them forward in life. My team and I encourage and efforts. I am fortunate be conferred various honours. To motivate our students and colleagues to participate in mention a few: various inter‐school , state‐level and national‐level competitions, both scholastic and co‐scholastic and do not I am a Recourse Person for Capacity Building Programs of

let go off any learning opportunity. We organized the CBSE South Zone Chess Tournament in the year 2016 which drew a total of around 800 players from all over the South Zone. Our student delegates are regular faces in the MUN circuit at state and national level. I was also an invitee to the National Level MUN at City Montessori School, Lucknow in the year 2019. Our students are constantly reminded that holistic development is essential for equipping themselves to become future World citizens. The staff and students are encouraged to participate in various outreach activities, conferences and competitions to improvise and train the future generations. My primary objective is to shape the future world citizens whose lives will be based on core values of tolerance, understanding, honesty, kind‐heartedness and excellence. In order to cement these values, I am an active participant in community outreach activities. There are many outreach activities done on behalf of the school for the villages nearby. As our school is situated in a rural milieu and many of our students are first‐generation English learners, my staff and I are always ready to extend our services and voluntary help to our students and their parents. During the COVID Pandemic situation, I have been associated with community activities to improve the Quality Of Life of people by conducting programs of Art Of Living (AOL) and through the activities of my school. I have trained teachers, students, parent and community in adopting healthy lifestyle, helping them balance work‐ family life and to blend spirituality with daily life. Serving in the Education industry is a blessing and a source of immense satisfaction. I look forward to and pray to the Almighty to enable me to render this service lifelong. 121

India One ­ Coffee Table Book faculty, firstly we need to promote a culture of learning thinking which is life‐changer as well as game changer for the students and teachers . I have always believed in MS. ARPITA ACHARYA • Involving the teachers towards the common vision generating opportunities like a complete liberty to think, of the school. imagine, explore and put down their ideas. The students As I embarked on to this voyage of being an educator, 25 are encouraged to think out‐of–the–box and express their years ago , my sole ambition was to be dedicated towards • Facilitating an environment of learning and all ideas and take the guidance of their mentors to create caring for the students every day, while providing them round development. prototype of the new ideas and this encourages a culture of with a meaningful learning environment. Innovation in our school. I believe my combination of education, skills, experience, • Organizing team building activities for learning. and awareness provided me with the tools necessary to Technology has textbooks to life. The Internet can connect guide my teachers and students to develop skills in the • Providing platforms for enhancing their students to their peers in other parts of the world. It can young learners , and my experience has helped me to knowledge. bridge the quality gaps to the utmost.. refine my skills to serve my students, teachers and the community better. • Taking initiative to promote collaboration in the The teachers are mentored and monitored for effective I believe in using innovative teaching practices to promote teaching process teaching to make an engaging classroom presence, a positive learning environment for teachers as well as correlate the learning to real‐world, encourage students students. I strongly believe that for empowering the My journey, as an educator, started way back in the year to think out of box and prepare them for the future by 122 1995 when I began teaching in one of the renowned developing the following skills: schools of Delhi. Gaining an insight into the beautiful 1. Listen keenly world of being a facilitator, there was no looking back after 2. Communicate effectively that. I Joined bluebells group of schools in the year 2003 as 3. Teach to Collaborate PGT mathematics and went eventually ahead to take up 4. Help in being Adaptable the role of primary wing in charge and then senior wing in 5. learn to be Emphatic charge. 6. Patient in all the actions. I am presently officiating as Principal at Blue Bells Public I have led many successful academic programmes and School, Sector‐10, Gurgaon. projects in the in the field of education. I led a team to set up the first Atal Tinkering Laboratory (ATL) in I believe that an enthusiastic leader finds joy and challenge Gurugram, IT enabled Math Lab , Manuals for in the pursuit of learning and inspire educators and Mathematics Lab for classes III to X and Resource Books learners to develop love for learning. Young learners are for classes XI and XII. Within a week's time of the greatly influenced by their environment. The love of lockdown during the pandemic, have been able to learning is contagious. effectively implement online leaning for all students of the school. I have been able to inspire our young learners and our educators to develop a wholesome shared vision of I have effectively handled communications with CBSE , positive climate promoting honesty, respect, social related to all correspondence from school. I have been able responsibility and the courage to stand up for what we to maintain a strong bond between the school and believe in. parents. My efforts have always been to bring about an inclusive and caring school culture. As an innovative leader, I encourage out of the box

Some of the accolades received along the way include Blue Bells Public School, Sector‐10, Gurugram, being ranked No. 1 School all over India in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) by Education World Grand Jury Awards 2019‐20. ‘Blue Bells Public School’ being Ranked No.1 in India under the Top CBSE School ‐ Parameter wise for “Co‐Curricular Education” in a survey conducted by EducationToday Being selected as the Mathematics Educator from Delhi & NCR to be part of the panel discussion chaired by Chess Grandmaster Vishwanathan Anand and awarded on making the learning of Maths a joyful experience by NIIT Ltd. in association with CNN IBN Channel. The event was widely covered by media giants Hindustan Times and CNN IBN Channel 0n 20/12/2014. Being Awarded with AWARD OF EXCELLENCE by Coordination Committee of Public Schools for the relentless service in shaping and moulding the future of the nation. Awarded “GLOBAL PRINCIPALS’ AWARD 2020” by AKS for excellent leadership acumen, winner’s spirit, significant work & contribution in the field of education. The awards have further boosted my confidence in the belief that I am here for the purpose to create a difference in the education sector by empowering the students and teachers. 123

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. RITU CHAUDHRY My students have very happy memories of the years when My success story is not extraordinary. It has been a daily they were under my guidance and care as a Class Teacher. dedication to duty, as I feel I’m accountable to no one else Since I was a child I was always focused on my Their education has been integrated further by our but the Lord. I’m very sincere and passionate about studies and had a disciplined routine. After excursions, camps and annual school trips. I’ve visited whatever I do. returning from school I’d finish my homework and locales not only in India but also in the U.S.A., Canada, the then run down to play with my friends. It was a healthy U.K., Europe, Bangkok, Singapore and the Far East. When I Printing the students’ articles/poems for the School way of growing up and I’ve had a happy childhood. I’ve to relate first hand experiences to the children and show Magazine in 2008 and 2013‐14, minuting the proceedings give complete credit to my parents for my upbringing and them photographs and presentations, the wonder of the of the P.T.A. meetings, planning the Assembly schedule, convent education. I am rock solid today only because of world is aroused in their minds. Their eyes reflect their conducting Elocution Competitions and Inter House /Inter that. interest apart from their keen questions. That in itself is an School dramas, being part of the Australian E‐Tutor award to me. A wider perspective brings a classroom alive project in 2014‐2015, training students for Annual By God’s grace, I am an all‐rounder, a very balanced, with enthusiasm. Travel is a great educator. A special trip Functions and to present the Annual Report comes positive individual with a lovely blend of our tradition and was organised for the students to ISRO, Ahmedabad in naturally to me and I’ve always shown initiative to culture as well as the modern touch of the new age teacher. 2018. I accompanied them for the same. This too was a contribute constantly. I am a true friend, philosopher and guide not only to my very enjoyable educational trip. Cubs and Bulbuls/Scouts students but also my team of teachers. and Guides Camps, excursions and educational trips help I executed my duties as the English Language Coordinator students to get along with each other. where I held weekly meetings with the English teachers from Classes 1‐5, provided necessary guidance, checked, I have varied interests and hobbies and never tire of corrected and approved their Annual as well as Monthly learning to expand my fund of knowledge. In this ocean of lesson plans and Grammar Worksheets. In 2018 with the knowledge one lifetime seems so little to soak in its arrival of a new Principal and change of the old guard, I expanse. Some of my hobbies are painting in oils, Western was made Primary Coordinator. and Indian music, reading, watching plays, cultural programmes, sports and films as well as dress designing After being given the additional responsibility of a and photography. I’ve also studied the Bhagavad Gita Coordinator, I organized a fitness dance session, ‘StayFit under two very renowned spiritual masters in Mumbai. with Mickey and Minnie’ conducted by Walt Disney for Stds. I‐V in the school hall on 12.09.2018, which was I have dedicated my life to the school and the students. I absolute fun. An educational trip to Piramal Museum of have always worked sincerely and tirelessly, giving my best Art, Lower Parel was conducted on 13.09.2018. A docent at all times in whatever I do. I believe in action more than gave the students of Stds. IV and V and teachers an hour words and am a stickler for perfection with high standards long guided tour on the artist Raza, which was very both personal and professional. As I don’t indulge in gossip engrossing spanning his works over 50 years. and politics, I conserve my energy to give my best by staying above pettiness. I am meticulous, methodical, A Grooming Workshop by Bansri Jagad on 16.10.2018 comfortable with the use of technology and gadgets as well proved to be a great hit with a select group of 25 Primary as have the ability to communicate clearly and confidently, staff members who were given good insights on how to which certainly makes me an asset with my pleasant dress, talk and communicate with aplomb and confidence. personality and good public relations. On the basis of my performance that year, I was promoted to the post of Primary In‐charge from 2019‐2021. Our 124

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DR. ANUROOP KAUR put it in my words. I started understanding the world and My students, teachers and acquaintances love to take developed the skill of knowing me and my society. In a few advice whenever they get into any problem. Today I would like to share my story with everyone years I was able to understand that I can balance my whosoever is in dilemma to select passion or passion and my necessities. Every person has to 127 profession and me or society. understand his existence for himself and the society. In my childhood I started writing stories, poems and Passion is a gift that helps everyone to know God. By songs. With the support of my father I started participating profession my father was a doctor but he was a great as a child radio artist at the age of 11. My teacher was the musician and sculptor too. He presented many statues not first to identify my writing skills. When she shared the only in India but in other countries too. Atlast this is my same with my father he became very happy. He always message to everyone to develop balance and understand supported me to fulfil my passion but when I got a chance the value of me and my society. to participate as a professional poet, he suggested me not to make it a profession. After completing my Bachelor degree in 1996 I started my career as an assistant teacher. I worked hard by continuing I was very upset and felt that it was my failure and stopped my job and studies together. With good marks in my taking interest in other activities too. After a few months results I have helped my students also to get positions not my father observed my sadness and he suggested me to only in school but in inter state competitions too. write a book. He encouraged me to write something new everyday. He motivated me to understand this world and I completed my PhD in 2001. Then I got a chance to join another school as a TGT in 2003 and gradually with my hard work and dedication I got opportunities to become PGT, Vice principal and then Principal in 2010. Now I feel that teaching students in not just a profession, it is a passion for me. I feel that learning something new everyday is the quality of a good teacher. I am a teacher from heart. I am a successful Principal. For me School is the temple of learning. Teachers are the preists. In my words leader is the strength of the team. Without team leader is nothing. In my school we all are like a family. We understand each other and create happy environment for everyone. As a school leader I ensure that my teachers and students get all the facilities to get the best out of everything. We all believe in learning by doing. We help each other and face every challenge without any fear. This pandemic has made us more stronger and we have proved ourselves.

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. GURPREET KAUR UI/UX Design, Design Thinking, AI, Coding, Azure 128 Platform, Minecraft, Micro:bit, Blended Learning, Hybrid A passionate educator having a vast experience of Learning and so much more. over 24 years in the field of Education and Information Technology, I have been involved in I also believe in sharing my knowledge and hence have formulating and implementing IT curriculum at all levels created a Professional Learning Community of CS teachers along with supervising and providing training to both in my partner schools and have named it “CS Sharing is computer science as well as other subject teachers of Caring”. I regularly conduct sessions for this community schools spread across India among other roles. I love to on using technology for making classrooms inclusive and integrate multiple teaching styles to intensify the range of engaging. A god‐fearing person I sincerely believe in that learning for my students. “Every Accomplishment starts with a decision to Try” In the year 2020‐21, my biggest challenge was that I had As an independent edupreneur, my contributions for the joined a new educational institution ‐ moving from the role educator Community was to support other educators in of a practicing teacher and Head of the Computer Science adopting technology. As a CBSE resource person and as Department to the role of an Educational Consultant, amid part of GTEF Foundation, I trained around 4000 educators people whom I had never met and spoken to. My office had on various Ed‐Tech Tools, technologies and new age Microsoft licenses yet the colleagues were not aware of pedagogies. The sessions were conducted on diverse topics basic Microsoft features. They only used Outlook to send – O365, 21st C L D, Ed Tech tools , S T E M, A I, mails and occasionally used Teams to conduct virtual Computational Thinking, Cyber Security, Design meetings. The education fraternity had never imagined the Thinking, Python, Gamification in Learning, Office 365, concept of a virtual school at all. OneNote, Class Notebook, Teams, Sway, Computational Thinking, STEM, Hybrid Learning, Blended Learning, Contributions for my colleagues. Our common challenges CS4All, Enhancing Assessment in 21st Century (for me and my organisation) were:1. To upskill the Classrooms to name a few. I also conducted awareness internal staff in the use of Microsoft Teams ands Office 365 webinars to guide nearly 660 educators to achieve to conduct classes online. 2. To prepare teachers of our certifications like Microsoft Innovative Educator, Google partner schools to effectively implement these Certified Educator, Adobe Creative Educator. The thank technologies like Forms, Class Notebook, Ink to Math in you messages and notes received after the training keeps their classrooms.3. To use Ed‐tech tools like Flipgrid, me motivated and are proof enough of my contribution in Kahoot, Padlet to engage students online. 4. To provide a making education enjoyable for all. 360 degree support to all stakeholders including teachers, school leaders, students and parents to adjust to the new Apart from this I also conducted a lot of webinars and face normal. to face trainings for students to help them prepare for CBSE subjects like Computer Science, Informatics I believe in lifelong learning as a skill to stay current in Practices, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence these VUCA (Volatile Uncertain Complex Ambiguous) and general coding skills to motivate students to acquire times. Over the past one year I have undergone trainings in this key skill for their future. pedagogy as well as diverse topics like Cyber Security,

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book the approach to learning is has to be definition of the teacher is not only the one who teaches positive child‐centric, encouraging and but also the one who learns that is the reason I always inculcating a scientific temper and a consider this profession as the most important in my life . spirit of free enquiry. The dedication and positivity towards the work and profession has been the key towards the journey and A successful person is because of a eagerness to do better to serve the best. responsible team and disciplined self and I believed this 15 years back to FREE THE CHILD'S POTENTIAL AND YOU follow and respect the ideologies TRANSFORM HIM INTO THE WORLD‐ Maria inculcated by my own teachers .I was Montessori I am on my way to fulfill this to the core. always passionate towards the MS. ZEENAT SYED teaching profession and for me every soul was unique and worth Education forms the basis and lies at the foundation understanding .” I still remember the for the development of any society the main aim is first day in the school a lot of questions to develop moral values; good sense of discipline to self will I be able to be a guide to my within the ever‐changing social norms of society, A kids , will I be able to provide them Principal is successful if he/she knows not only pursue what they deserve , I have always academic excellence but also to motivate the students to be believed that I am accountable for what lifelong learners, critical thinkers, and productive I provide to the students as well as members of an ever‐changing global society. I have always accountable for what I am unable to give them as they tried to provide the students with an atmosphere for deserve . As started the journey with the young loving multifaceted development, where children are encouraged batch of the students I started to love my profession more . to channelize their potential in the pursuit of excellence. With time passed I have learnt a lot to develop self in order The basic aim remains always to nurture the talents, skills, to deliver the best for all the stakeholders . My parents , and abilities of each student and provide them with a husband , daughter and teachers plays a very important platform to think, express, and exhibit their skills so as to role in my success as they were the ones who were always empower them to negotiate several issues that confront there not only to support but to motivate and push to them, with the teacher being a facilitator. According to me explore the best self . One name \"PODAR \"which has a special place because that made me explore the true 130 qualities as a teacher . I have learnt a lot at Podar in the last 12 years specially to have a clear vision ,mission and values and a very positive working culture. Understanding a soul and motivating is much more important than just educating it” with this perception I started my journey as a teacher/ educator and I am still learning everyday from these young minds. For me a

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book DR. BINDU SAINI Innovative School in the PCMC region. papers published and been recipients to numerous awards Education World awarded the school for the articles of which can be found published on the school’s The Year 2021: A year when S.B. Patil School has been the the Holistic Development of students in website. Our teachers are part of IISER, Pune and two of recipient of numerous accolades, awards and India. As though this was less of such them‐ Mrs Varsha Deshmukh, and Mrs Darshana Kamat accreditations in the numerous fields. glory, the prestigious Rotary got selected and recorded videos for IISER. Ms. Darshana International consented to recognise S.B. Kamat Received the Vigyan Mitra Puraskar, 2020 by Commencing with the British Council IDS certification on Patil Public School as part of the Interact Sciencify India. Our students participated in the ‘Best out New Year’s Day, what followed suit was getting awarded by Program of Rotary International wef of Waste Competition’ organised by St. Soldier the Education Today with the Best Holistic Development in March 1st, 2021. International School, Mohali in association with the India Award; Times Education bestowing the Best Chandigarh Institute of Drones in the month of April and Innovative Learning and Green Campus awards; our Our school has been actively the first and the fifth prize were won by our students. students have participated in the IGBC Green School participating in the United Nations Goals Further Amey Ajgar, a student from the grade IX became campus award for which results are awaited; also received projects. Students of grade VIII the youngest presenter in a national level conference the Pune Times Mirror School Survey Award for the Best participated in the Take Action Global ‐ organised by College of Engineering, Pune. A team of two Climate Action project and Goals project. students competed with Engineering colleges’ teams in 132 Currently, grades VIII, IX and IX are event‐ Problems to Prosperity and got prize. Our School is participating in the Rethink Plastic an Inclusive education school. Many of our teachers are Challenge project with Take Action well trained in Inclusive Education and have been active in Global. Further, our school students have catering to the needs of children with special education been participating in the Model United needs. Currently, our school has been chosen by the British Nations on discussing various national Council (among many schools from abroad and India) to and international issues for the past four collaborate with the Walpole Cross Key Primary school years and they have bagged many located in Norfolk, London, for an Inclusive Education accolades and awards for the same. collaboration project. Our school is an eco‐friendly and Green School and In most recent news, S.B. Patil Public School, which promotes judicious use of resources in the curriculum to commenced as an institute for with classes ranging from make the learners realize the importance of saving the Nursery to Grade IV, progressed to having classes up to environment from all kinds of pollution. We have achieved grade VII by 2014, and finally being a secondary school the Times Green School Innovative and Green campus with classes ranging up to Grade X by the terminus of 2016, award. has now received affiliation for being a senior secondary school. Our students participated in The CED students Without restricting ourselves to only the institutional Ambassador Programs as global speaker and Ms Meghna honours, even the faculty and students have excelled in Sangle got the consolation prize. Hence we are trying to their work and have been decorated with a multitude of achieve the school vision by following the mission‐ ‘To accolades. Dr. Neeru Malik, the Innovative Lab in‐charge; prepare children for the future as global citizens by Dr. Bindu Saini, the principal; Ms. Padmavati Banda, the providing requisite knowledge and skills in an school coordinator; Ms. Shubhangi Kulkarni, the pre‐ environment of sharing and caring’ primary coordinator; and Ms. Anjali Gugale have had

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book MR. ABDUL KAREEM two aspects: ‘success and ‘leadership role.’ world enhanced my creativity and importance of MOHAMMED profession and professional ethics. It has supplied me a One has one’s own success, which makes it so unique and kind of satisfaction and happiness and loyalty to the Abdul Kareem has been in the field of education for 34 personal profession which I had always contemplated. These years by playing distinct roles of it. Presently I have been esteemed institutions have bestowed upon me working as principal in SIR C. V. Raman School In my life too, I have similarly understood success is a responsibilities to shoulder and groomed me as a leader BHIMAVARAM Andhra Pradesh. My educational journey with truthfulness. This journey has been going on too. Fortunate to get a right platform at the right time to qualifications are M. Sc., M. Ed., and M. Phil. And I had for 32 years and is continuing. chisel my skills and fulfil my dreams and aspirations. worked overseas for 16 years and Since 2014 I had been in India. For me personally success means being able to be effective Celebrating my success when I see the positive impact I live in the world to follow my passion and be happy and feels on my students and help them achieve their dreams and Let me brief my success story in detail and it is as follows. like balance, heavy weight lifted from your chest and back, aspirations. self‐expression and joy. Success is an honest journey and not a Destination as an Having heard that memories fade with time and lessons eminent author After +2 what next was the question mark before me. As are forgotten, but experiences that shape a human being usual trends in education, I was very much interested in leave a lasting mark. Yes, my experiences in various Ben Sweetland has said. Would like to add to it as it also a engineering studies and could not receive admission into it organisations and their campuses have moulded my lonely road and then further planned for joining B. Sc., degree course. personality and have made me what I am today‐ daring to In 1984 after completion of graduation further gone ahead accept any challenge, being patient enough to learn It’s my pleasure to write my success story as a principal on for master’s degree in Statistics. something new and to adapt to any kind of situation. And Global Educators' Summit & Awards and I wish to dwell on the most important is that keep trying till I achieve of what Prior to taking up my first role as a teacher, I apprised I have dreamt. I do realise that challenging work always 134 myself of what I ought to look for in the job. The quest for pays. learning landed me in Bachelor of Education, course. And, soon after completing my B.Ed., I was in a job as a lecturer I do understand that commitment and integrity I show in Mathematics. As the days were passing by, my towards my job is worth it because I am playing vital role in experience in various international assignments and roles moulding an individual’s personality as a whole and not as Postgraduate teacher in Mathematics India, Senior only the academic skill. Secondary School Teacher of Mathematics in Ministry of Education Schools Asmara Eritrea Northeast Africa, Head Thank all my schools worked so far for supplying me a of Mathematics for Cambridge school in Lilongwe Pvt platform to grow professionally. My professional journey School Lilongwe Malawi Central Africa, , Academic Head has been steady but unceasing. Continuing the education for Cambridge Assessment and International education path, I am sure that I can weave stories of success that have School, Principal Bluemoon International School and Sir helped me travel extra miles to explore innovative C. V. Raman School. Realised that by teaching and leading a strategies of teaching and learning and leading school you learn a lot. Heart fills with gratitude for all the opportunities given to It has been my privilege to work with students and me and it is only because of these schools, I would say that I employers who kept me charged, vibrant and alert. Job as a have become the entrepreneur who could rise over any teacher and as well as leader offered me new ways of storm with guts and determination. teaching and learning experiences. Exposure to outside

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book locally with global vision.Starting from Assembly to all As the list continues to extend, I am sure that our school is activities of the school, we give a lot of opportunities for the marching towards excellence. students to identify their hidden potential and to nourish them in the right direction. With our blessings of AMMA, We will scale up to greater heights in coming years. Our Students are performing extremely very well in both MR. VIDHYASANKAR S academic and co curricular activities. We have a plenty of achievements but a few glimpses are share here. They have Education is the manifestation to the perfection of won a lot of accolades in the competitions held at district, physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and state and national level. spiritual development of a child. Our Vision of Amrita Vidyalayam is to provide a wholesome holistic 1. Our Students have performed very well in the Class X education through right blend of modern Apara Board Examinations held in March 2020. We achieved Vidhya(material knowledge) with the age old 100% pass result in Class X Board Examination with Bharatheeya Para Vidhya(Cultural wisdom) Master Dignant Vijayan became the topper of school with 96.6 and Selvi Shrutika was second topper with 94%. Selvi In Amma’s Words, “Apara Vidya is the education for living Harshini R and Selvi Megha were school third toppers with and Para Vidhya is the education for life. In Our Amrita Vidyalayam we give both the education to the child at the 93.2% right proportion to become a better human being to act 2. Our School Students also won the first prize in the 136 National level Science olympiad organised by Amrita Vishwa Vidhya Peetham (Amrita Univerisity Coimbatore).Project titled \"Aerophonics\" done by Master Kishore Kumar, Master Dharani and Master Akash bagged the first prize. 3. Our Students also won the first prize at District level Science Exhibition organised by Srinivasa Matriculation Higher secondary school, Udamalpat in association Atul incubation lab, Govt. of India. Project titled \"Digital dustbins\" done by our students Master Mukunth, Master Sanjay Ganesh and Vinoth bagged first prize. 4. Our Students VYas Soman and Gopika won the gold medals at Coimbatore Sahaoday Annual Sports meet held at Sri Sakthi International School, Avinashi, Coimbatore 5. We have started Bharat Scout and Guide Services to help the students understand the need of social service at every level of our society.

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book DR. RAMMA MATTOO 1989 in Srinagar &unfortunately due to upheaval of atmosphere of how best to sincerely serve the new family violence, bloodshed, killings triggered by militants of like I've been blessed with. Within a year of wedlock I was At the very outset it would be important to give a all other students belonging to minority community blessed with my daughter & this entire period of me being brief summary of my family. Born in a moderately (Kashmiri Pandits) had to leave examz halfway through & in the family way devoid me to pursue any further studies. conservative Kashmiri Pandit family in the year immediately migrate to the safer zones of the state. It God was kind with the passage of time i was able to culture 1973, in the summer Capital of state J&K.... Srinagar. As is a would be pertinent to mention the circumstances & the myself with the household affairs, but all this period I was very widely held perception that Srinagar besides its situations I like rest of migrant students had to face in completely devoid of any instinct of survival ‐‐‐Education. historical culture of Kashmiriyat & nature's bestowed writing our exams at Jammu, nor would I blame the A year later I started realizing that I need to get back with exotic location has alao been a soil nurturing qualitative concerned authorities organising exams or my whatever little time I can manage after accomplishing my education. I was equally lucky to initiate my academics parenthood since the state was in turmoil & everything household responsibilities & caring of my daughter I need from the heart of the valley. As it is parents are over was in a disarrayed shape. After passing Class XII exams, to pursue further education. concerned about the education of their wards& so was I special evening college in an unorganized pattern which despite the fact that both my parents were govt employees. were introduced for us to study the course as migrant This resolve gave me the strength to accomplish Even after accomplishing the day to day rigmarole of their students. Why I am writing all this is just to explain the graduation from University that offered correspondence official assignments they will certainly dig out time to different situations & predicaments I had to go through education. I would place it as my hard work & blessings of impart & contribute in the changing cognitives of my during this sensitive period of higher school & this was the almighty that within next couple of years I was a graduate growth particularly in the field of education. time when I build a resolve ine to be a teacher as the of Arts besides the fact that I never was encouraged by my ultimate goal of my professional life. husband and my in‐laws. It is not an insinuation but a Well this phase continued till I appeared for my Class XI in regular encounter which most women face in a patriarchal This resolve further got augmented when parents decided, society. Even after facing extreme criticism of the entire in‐ 138 after getting badly dejected with the step motherly laws the presence of dotting daughter would not only wash arrangements for education made available for the away the pain n agony but also build up the resolve of migrant students at Jammu, to get me married when I was getting further educated. It was by this time that I had not even 20yrs of age. Even after I joined a govt migrant already found a placement as a Teacher as I always faced degree college for my under graduation course. Although I financial crisis after my daughters birth. did plead before my parents to reconsider their decision of getting me married before completing my graduation, but As they say & has been practically found, there is no it all went in a vain & I don't attribute to the stubborn substitute to determination & hardwork, played its role, posture of my matrimonial to my parents, unfortunately after graduation for aspirations to a post graduate with B. the circumstances created a deep sense of insecurity not Ed & Diploma in Computer Office Management followed only in my parents but the entire migrant community. by Honorary Doctorate. Although there were impediments I came across purely on account of paucity of time as my There is an old saying _____\"Man proposes God disposes\", domestic responsibilities of not only grooming my in simultanety there is also a belisf\"God has his own ways daughter but also the domestic management of household of settling one's inspirations, but in his own ways & his despite all this \"Where there is a will there is a way\" got me ways are the best ones\". The reason for me to quote this is through all the courses. In the meantime my professional what I'm going to enunciate about. After going through experience also started reflecting on my work traditional kashmiri marriage, I was innocent to the assignments. First it was an alleviation from the starters of

teacher to the academic coordinator, then TGT followed by alluring me...... Everyday stands as a learning process. the responsibility handling a high school as a Principal, Although it stands very simplicitical to state but when and today heading a K‐12 School as Principal. deepens down to analyse, the picture emerges. I didn't deliberately lay emphasis on the learning process as what To state a brief of this course of teaching journey that we have broadly seen and observed in our societal systems, started from a little known school in Jammu in the year we talk about everything to the extent, discuss and impart 1995, one can well imagine the financial expectation of an expressions of absolute confidence on all issues relevantly Undergraduate from a teaching assignment but that the relevant or irrelevant but when it comes to the motivation of learning turned out to be the Salvation rather than the financial consideration. It will not be out of place to mention from the very beginning when I started teaching it was not only a course of learning experience but also a work place where all my domestic turbulences started diminishing as the changing cognitives of a chikd became all by itself a challenging for me. And it is here I realized that an average teacher teaches, a good teacher explains, the best teacher makes an attempt of not only explaining but also demonstrating in order to inspire the students. It is very easy to quote on a text but transforming oneself into a teacher, a good teacher & eventually the best is all by itself an articulate science. No doubt the remunirative part continued to be meager as unfortunately in a system existing all across the country however the satisfaction of accomplishing the assignment from responsibility of educating started giving all the pleasures of a professional career, it would not be out of place to say that I started my first assignment for a monthly package of Rs 1300/‐ only then more than half of pay consideration would be absorbed by public transportation. This is when I realized that the salary package was not sufficient to sustain my financial needs & in order to augment the required minimal financial requirements I started taking home tuitions, a simultaneous exposure of teaching in a school & tuitions at home gave me an exposure of teaching both a macro & micro levels. A very influencing factor during this course kept on 139

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MS. CHETNA PATEL A leader who laughs, share had arranged a science day celebration week. Wherein we and empathizes staff had arranged science quiz, working models of different An academician who has always believed the students and parents. I’ve science concepts, display of science experiments and philosophy of “A learner forever” I strongly feel came across a number of connecting science to practical life students, kids’ staff and for being an effective leader one has to have clear cases where I’ve worked parents enjoyed the concept of “Celebrating Science VISION this would help drive the stakeholders closer to with individuals around Us”. The most exciting part of the whole week was organizations goal. My success story revolves around the counselling them on kids of grade‐9 participated in Rocket making same that makes me an effective leader achieving my behaviour and have seen competition. They shot their Rocket high up in air and organization successfully. them succeed in participated in whose rocket reaches the highest point in relationship one such eg. is air. The method to measure the height was again I feel privileged to have worked with schools affiliated with of my staff who once said a scientifical. Participants and judges all enjoyed and learn different boards. Being associated with IB & IGCSE board sentence about her father in science in a different and creative way. I consider this to be for 12 yrs, have helped me to become an open‐minded a casual way “I hate my an achievement as a leader as co‐ordinating different leader and lead CBSE, CIE schools affiliated with local father, he is good for activity in different class, different venues (as our campus board as Principal. nothing” this sentence is huge) and managing manpower effectively was a touched me so much so that challenge. My success story revolves around being an emphatic I sat with her, counselled Listener, an educator who trigger’s learning curiosity by her and got to know she was My third success story comes as a mentor to my teachers generating different learning opportunity and an excellent ill‐treated in her family and and to my co‐ordinators as a founding Principal I am teachers trainer. did not receive education just because she was a girl child happy to create a workplace where staff discussion work and later she got marriedLove‐marriage which of course then people it gives me immense pleasure when I hear my 140 her orthodox father did not appreciate and the relationship staff share that they are very happy working here with me between father – daughter came to still. She was carrying and learning so many things from me. As a part of baggages of complaints and was disturbed emotionally the empowering my co‐ordinators with effective leadership way she was treated during her childhood. skill. I took a session to draft something on how they feel about different training sessions conducted by me and I Upon my interaction with her I explained how parents quote staff’s note written by her below. must be respected, and we should learn to bend and seek blessings from them whatever has happened has passed “Chetna mam is very innovative and creative lady. She and do not hold grudges for anything. Call your dad – talk always finds solutions to any problem. She is very to him and say sorry about getting married to boy of your inspiring and always motivates us for giving best choice. I’m sure he will forgive. I feel so contended performance. As a principal she has the ability to her work counselling her has helped and she is back with her family done from anyone. She is very strict but also friendly. She and this are normal between them. guides us in each and every aspect. Her method of assessment is very creative and enjoying. She has a vast I am really glad to share that I have been able to generate knowledge of each and every subject. It is luck of any curiosity among young minds and engage them in science teacher to work under her supervision.” ‐Neha Delwadia learning. Ours is a science school and am happy that we CBSE Co‐ordinator

This message is not to impress the one reading it but I’m sharing this is exactly what all my staff members keeps on sharing with me, and those words are my energy that keeps me driving and striving hand and makes me what I’m. I would also like to draw the attention of the reader that I have single handedly managed a school of capacity 2500 students. Wherein I oversee Primary, Secondary & Higher Secondary section of State board & Primary of CBSE too. I strongly feel I’ve made an impact not just in mentoring staff, admins and student and play a role of an academician who can bring change in future. I anticipate to have learner, who are open minded, creative, resilient, emphatic, honest and then global citizen of free Indian. I hope if I’m able to achieve even 1/4th of the above goals then my life as an educator is worth the cause. 141

India One ­ Coffee Table Book MR. GAURAV NANDKISHOR of this school. The management threw the loopholes TIWARI and they asked to change. The problems the school faced were: majority teachers from vernacular I remember the day, Saturday 24th June, 2016 medium and so the quality in d school was affected when my X Principal Mrs. Seema Tripathi and X and there was dropouts. Children were unable to Colleague Mrs.Hemalata Deshmukh phone & speak and understand in English. But one of called asked me to come for the interview asap. I was me had faith that Gaurav can do it as I worked with returning from a nearby town. I remember I was in them. There were many questions in my mind like at Orange T‐shirt and Jeans, hairs were messy and I such young age 26 how can I b principal (tough I told them the condition. But they were like come fast worked as Cordinator and VP ) then I thought May however you are. I rushed immediately. The be it’s Gods wish and I accepted the task. It started interview started the management member asked with finding the new staff in the middle of the year me few questions and they asked can u be principal which I got. Started teaching basic English to children till grade 8. Slowly and steadily we 142 progressed in duration of 6 months. LSRW was conducted in the school to ensure whether the students have achieved the same or not. I realised that to boost academic achievement, students needed additional instruction, so i instituted peer tutoring and after‐school support too. Parents started appreciating and I got more confidence. The strength of the school rised from 200 to 800 (Pre pandemic). Have came across many such instances in life as principal. I believe relational trust is present when people feel safe, students enjoy coming school, believe their colleagues will put in the necessary time to do the heavy lifting with them, and believe that they and their colleagues have something to offer. I believe ‐ A pillar of the school's successful effort to build relational trust was the practice of holding ongoing one‐on‐one conversations. I being leader listen to my students, my staff, my parents and my management which flourishes the healthy relations. When that happens the school goals can be achieved.

MS. NIKITA KOTHARI moving up the ladder as Vice Principal and Administrator at Mahapragya and further worked 'ITS NOT HOW FAR YOU FAIL, BUT HOW HIGH as founder Principal at one of No. 1 leading chain of YOU BOUNCE BACK', Believing in it, Listening to school, Narayana e‐Techno and now currently my G‐U‐T feeling and following my passion ‐To working with APS, I have meticulously worked in serve my nation by joining the Nobelist profession Pedagogy, Capacity Building, Child development, i.e TEACHING, I started my Journey as a Pre Curriculum Development, Inclusive education for Primary Assistant teacher. I, Ms. Nikita Kothari all etc. Bringing up revolutionary approach took with Twenty Seven Plus years of teaching initiative in bring up sensitization, counselling in experience, have faced numerous rejections. Being collaboration with Child Counselor, in Gender born in orthodox Marwadi Jain family where Equality, LGBT Rights for our Junior College working women are not accepted, I had to struggle students. Shared openly about rights, equality, stop for my education. Going through bully, harassment, bullying, identifying various harassment etc. family expectation, Life was never easy for me, Relentlessly working during the Pandemic time However having \"Never Give Up \" attitude and love training teachers at Global level on Art Integration, for my nation to make our Youth which is the Experiential Learning being associated with Allatra backbone of our Nation, This D‐A‐R‐E attitude Unites TV hosting weekly episodes on human values helped me to pave my path towards my that can change the world. 'Be the change , you want Goals.Starting from roots as assistant teacher in St. to see in the word' as well said by Gandhi ji, i am still Lawrance, Growing to Coordinator at Presidency, striving on this path to do my best. 143

India One ­ Coffee Table Book launched IGCSE program this year. community and they are equally a part of the system. MS. RASHI ROHATGI In a brief span of five years, STWS has etched its name for Besides other things, the school also promotes spreading quality education and discipline; various accolades and awareness on social issues. We celebrated Doctors Day by SEEDLING THE WORLD SCHOOL awards have also been conferred on us for the outstanding inviting leading doctors on a virtual show. We also A SCHOOL WITH A DIFFERENCE…. work. We pioneer in introducing a plethora of inter‐school celebrated Rose Day and had an online candid interaction Seedling The World School, established in 2016, is the competitions which are unique and novel; these are a with an Oncologist and four cancer survivors from youngest school of Seedling Group of Schools that hails much sought after event in the city. different parts of the country. This session was hosted by from Jaipur and has a rich legacy of 38 years of academic our children. excellence. The school is affiliated with Cambridge The school perches amidst the mesmerizing scenic beauty Assessment International Education, UK, and has of the Aravali Range adorned by the expansive stretch of We believe in building strong moral values in our children 144 green. Being in proximity with nature, the school offers and hence foster the spirit of community service. Our myriad opportunities to the learners and facilitators of the students involve in a lot of fund raising activities and are hands‐on experience and practical learning. being sensitized towards those who need help, care and love. The school has also associated itself with leading Imbibing the essence of Cambridge, the school has NGO‐ Rotary club and participates zestfully in carrying directed all its focus on the holistic development of out noble causes. children and allows them to grow in a natural manner nurturing their individuality and uniqueness. The tasks The school is in its nascent years yet the vision is quite are not dictated but students can liberally choose from an clear and we aim to achieve it. array of activities what suits them and where they can give their best. This has helped us keep them motivated and forth‐coming. It will not be untrue to say that a work done by a conscious, motivated and responsible bunch of pupils has outcomes better that expected. It is a matter of pride for us to say that our children have started a blogging site for the school. It is called‐ Right to Express. The school has also been working in inculcating and honing the leadership qualities in learners. We have a student council which is responsible for planning and organizing intra and inter class activities and competitions. The school believes in a coordinated progress‐ we take along our pupils and parents in our journey. Our parents are being valued a lot and they become resource persons on subjects of their expertise for us for various occasions. This way we build a strong rapport with our parent

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India One ­ Coffee Table Book Personal Philosophy to Faculty Your mission as an innovative leader. * Empowerment. * To connect educators from across India to provide Personally I am not very opportunities for sharing innovative ideas & practices for comfortable with the word self and organizational development. empowerment since it has a c o n n o t a t i o n o f ' p o w e r '. Your view on National Education Policy. * Personally I prefer 'growth & development' of faculty. I believe The best policy so far. I am particularly excited with its in the Japanese idea of 'kaizen' India centric approach. The devil is in its implementation. and ensure that my team gets MR. MUKESH SEHLAT ample opportunities to develop itself. A Professional What makes you a successful School Leader ? * Development Cell has been created with a dedicated team I guess a leader is one who can influence people with his that focusses on providing thoughts & actions. Over the 25 years a school leader I have growth opportunities for faculty. evolved from being a positional leader to a participative From suggesting relevant one. My passion for pedagogy and people have motivated articles, books, podcast, ted talks me to keep abreast with the latest trends, developments & etc for the faulty to read, listen to & watch the PD Cell innovations in the filed of education and educational scouts various free webinars for teachers to participate in. administration. I never hesitate to as James Bond famously An internal resource team conducts virtual sessions on a said \"learn a new tongue\". I believe as a leader I must lead variety of subjects related to education. Apart from the from the front as far as I can. I have honed my regular sessions on taxonomy, MI learning styles, teaching interpersonal skills on the job and enjoy a reasonably good strategies we have conducted sessions on gamefication, rapport with most stakeholders in school. My decisions in Humour pedagogy, critical thinking, growth mindset and school are driven by facts and figures and hence acceptable effective online teaching. Team teaching and distributed to all. I consciously try to avoid perceptions and value pedagogy is what we are experimenting with since April, judgements at appraisal time & believe in a systems driven 2021. approach where the school can function if i am not active for some reason for a long duration. Integrated Curriculum followed in your school. * 148 Project based learning, student led conferences, art integration have been added since the publication of NEP 2020. Faculty consciously attempts to integrate sustainable developmental goals into the lessons. G K & IT books have been done away with and are integrated in the day to day lessons.

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