Hailing from the state of Karnataka, I ( Ms. Mary . J.  Dias ) completed my education and training from the most reputed institution- St. Joseph’s Convent  in Belgaum . I’m proud to be a student  from this institution that has completed its Quasquicentennial  Jubilee Year ( 1891 – 2016 )

Moving to the ‘ City of Dreams ’(Mumbai ) was an unbelievable journey for me  and more over teaching in St. Mary’s  School  ICSE – the most renowned institution for 18 years  is an unforgettable experience in my career.

By the grace and loving care of Mother  Mary , the patroness of our school , I feel spiritually and mentally blessed.

Being in the most humble and noble profession, that creates all other  professions  is my greatest priority and privilege . It’s a great responsibility to deal with the raw minds of children who come across in my day to day life, as a teacher . The students are like clay and I take this greatest and delicate responsibility to shape them to be good human beings in society and a good citizens of the country.

Although this profession involves wearing multiple hats , I ensure  that the child receives quality education and not only grows academically but also physically, mentally and spiritually -that transforms him to build a society of good human beings .

My Motto : I may not reach out to the whole world but will spark the mind of at least one  student  to keep glowing and be a guiding light to those in the path of darkness with all the good values and principles he has imbibed during his days at school and be a visible light in all walks of life !

“I believe that education is the foundation of success and is a lifelong learning process”.

Teaching is one of those professions which require a great deal of patience and hard work.

I have completed my teachers training from St.Teresa’s Institute of Education.

I chose teaching because being with children is like being endowed with perpetual youth. The love, laughter, mischief, creativity and imagination of children are like an eternal fountain of joy and vitality.

I strive to meet a middle ground with my students so that all are willing to learn from the teaching process. As a teacher I try to keep my students active by reviewing and receiving feedback. I want to assure that by the time they leave my classroom they have gained something that will stay with them forever.

I believe that all students are unique in their own way.

I’ll feel successful as a teacher if my students are successful in attaining their goals.

Learning gives you creativity,

Creativity leads to thinking,

Thinking provides knowledge,

Knowledge makes you great.

–     Abdul Kalam.

I am Mrs. Kalpana Ajit D’costa, teaching in St. Mary’s School (ICSE) since August 2001. Teaching is a noble profession. Here I deal with innocent and pure minds who help me to see the world in a positive direction. Where the children forget and forgive and start with a new life, inspires me to take new challenges very enthusiastically. As I teach them, I learn many new things every day. I really look forward to every class, to teach and learn more things. The innocent minds make my world beautiful. This profession gives me total satisfaction and happiness. My aim is to be a good teacher where my small ones can see their mother in me.

As a teacher I always think of my motto, ‘To Teach Is To Touch Lives,’ that encapsulates the principles, values, and ideals which guide me and helps me make the right choice for my students and the institution.

From the very moment that I stepped into this noble, prestigious, dynamic and educationally enriching institution, St. Mary’s School, I.C.S.E., and began my professional life, my vision and goal for this institution was and will always be, ‘to prepare each student to succeed in a rapidly changing world, as a strong instructional leader at the forefront, who shares his knowledge while leading others towards being leaders themselves and creating a community of leaders. I have a strong desire to be more involved in developing our school culture where everyone feels supported and respected as we all work towards helping students reach higher levels of achievement.

To achieve my desired vision for our school we as educators and parents need to always remember that, ‘You can’t force commitment; What you can do… You nudge a little here, inspire a little there and provide a role model. Your primary influence is the environment you create.’

Ms. Neysa D’Souza teaching the Kindergarten section at St Mary’s School,  I.C.S.E.  has had an early interest to teach children and impart knowledge through thinking and comprehending. She likes to enable the children whom she teaches to not only gain knowledge but also to discern right from wrong so that they may grow up to be better people and citizens of the country.

Having graduated in the Commerce stream she later post- graduated in Arts and her love for teaching came to the fore once again and she trained at St Margaret’s Teacher Training College in Early Childhood Care and Education.

St.Mary’s has inspired her to be a better teacher.