Acharya Devo Bhava!
I thank all my teachers who have been instrumental in my upbringing. Thank you for being a guiding star.
While all teachers have played significant role, few teachers have been very special to me.
From my memory book, i open few pages;
Shri S N Singh (History Teacher) – I always knew that i could be easily led (as a team member). But this teacher thought i could lead as well. He was first to identify this and gave me an opportunity to become house captain. Sir, thank you very much. I always think about you and you are indeed very special.
Shri S. S Panda (Sports Teacher): He came and asked me to prepare for Volley ball regional meet held at Sambalpur. I was surprised to hear as i never knew that i could play this game. But this teacher saw this in me and gave a chance to play. I turned out to be a one of the best in the school to play this game and even today it is my favorite sport.
Shri Mohanty (Chemistry Teacher): This teacher was just awesome when it came to understanding concepts. My concepts in chemistry was founded so well that even today i can teach what i had learned 30 years ago. Inorganic chemistry was made simple.
Shri L. Prasad (Biology Teacher): I scored the maximum in this subject in 10th. This teacher was responsible. Took me through every line of the text and laid a terrific foundation. Nobody could teach genetic engineering as he did.
Shri C. R Choudary (Maths Teacher): Would not think for a moment to punish the students when they go off-track. Thank you for your interactive session on mathematics. Encouraging students to solve the puzzle of maths.
Smt. Prabha Krishnan (My First Teacher and my mother): She was my kindergarten teacher. She thaught me everything i know today. Instrumental in upbringing. Amma thank you for being a guiding star always. You are my favorite teacher and my hero!
Today, few of my students wished me. I got a lump in my throat. And as i am writing this, my eyes are filled with tears. Tears of joy!
Thank you students for reminding me to say a BIG thanks to all my teachers!
Wishing all teachers a very happy teacher’s day.
Author: Raghuraman Kadambi
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