Monday, August 1, 2011

Genuine in your approach to life


Nandini Awasthi Pillai, Early Co-ordinator, MRIS-21
Whenever I draft out a circular, invitation or even a lesson for my toddler kids, I first read it as a parent and then as a teacher, says Nandini Awasty Pillai, the Co-ordinator for EarlyYears at the MRIS Sector 21 C. Being a mother of a young child, she realizes the anxiety that parents often have to face when there are tall demands from school. “At the Manav Rachna Schools our first concern is how we can work in close co-ordination with the parents. The triangular concept of the parent, teacher and child is what our Principal Maam always focuses on, ” says the teacher who wears such a gentle appearance that any parent would be put at ease if they come to school with a problem. 

Issues of all kinds must be tackled. “I firmly believe that ‘It’ s not done, till it is done, ” says the Co-ordinator who is all praises for her Principal.“Action to any concern is immediately taken care of. There is no delay and when the ‘Head authority’ is strong nothing really can fall out of line, ” says Nandiniwith conviction. Teaching is her passion and she feels strongly for children.“At a tender age it is so very important to create an environment where the child wants to come to school, be comfortable with the teachers and the teaching environment.And to be able to do this one has to be genuine and imbibe good values to toddlers in the early years,” she says.

“As a Co-ordinator it is important to be a good listener. I give my teachers a chance to explain themselves. Whether it is new ideas or suggestions, when you are working in a team, each one must be given a chance to express, ” says the teacher who has been a great motivating source for her teachers. Having done her english Honours from LSR, New Delhi, Nandini is fond of reading books and listening to music. “Music is such a stress-buster, ” says the lady who likes to listen to soothing music but adds,“Even Rock music is welcome.Music in any form is so relaxing and takes you to a  threshold where there is peace and serenity .” 

“Never hesitate to say that you have made a mistake. But that mistake can be rectified  only when there is acceptance, ” says the soft  spoken lady .“It is the attitude of concern and  your desire to help out in complicated  situations which makes the difference, ” says  Nandini. Hard work, determination to do better and better and being genuine in whatever you do are some of the qualities which makes Nandini our mentor teacher for this issue of  REPORTER.

Success is measured only by satisfaction in what you do. And there are no shortcuts to success. You have to be genuine in your approach in just whatever you do. It is this motto which Nandini from MRIS Sector 21 C  has been following.

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