by Hitesh, Dance Teacher
November 5, 2025
When the projector refused to work but the Team finally did
If there’s one thing I’ve learned as an Academic Supervisor, it’s that no two days are ever the same. One day you’re deep in curriculum discussions and lesson planning, and the next, you’re chasing a projector that seems to have taken leave just before a crucial result discussion. This happened about ten years ago when …
A SMALL SHIFT, A LASTING IMPACT
When I first stepped into my role as a Supervisor, I believed that leadership meant knowing the rules, quoting them fluently, and executing them with the precision of a robot trained in corporate law. I devised my own magic leadership formula which states“Know the rules. Follow the logic. Give clear instructions.” I assumed that my …
Of Comfort Zones, Chaos, and Consensus—How I Learnt to Lead (and laugh)
When you’ve been in one place long enough to know who has extra markers lying to borrow, where to get A4 papers during a crisis, and where to find extra chart paper, life feels beautifully predictable. I was there—comfortable, confident, and convinced I had mastered the art of getting things done. And then, as destiny …
From Learner to Leader — and the Learning Continues
“Your thoughts are blueprints — the universe builds what your mind designs.” When I look back at my journey, I realize that my path to leadership began long before I even knew I was manifesting it. Years ago, I simply dreamed of becoming someone who could make a difference –“Duniya badal dengi” type, as I …
When the Lesson Becomes the Leader
I recollect one defining moment during the last inspection, a day that tested not just my professional competence but my resilience as a leader. On Day 1, as we sat through the subject inspectors’ reviews, I waited with bated breath for the words every teacher long to hear, “Your Math lessons are outstanding.” Instead, the …
Creative Freedom to Creative Chaos
I’ve always believed that true growth comes from trust. During my tenure as a Supervisor, we had to organize the Farewell Ceremony, and I decided it was the perfect opportunity to empower my team.I remember announcing with conviction, “This year, the teachers and the student council will take full charge of the program. I’ll just …
WHAT A WORKING “FRYDAY” HOLDS FOR OUR SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM, OUR DREAM TEAM
Lakshmi Dharmarajan Liaison Officer







