Armed with multiple degrees, including an M.Sc., M.A. in English and Marathi, M.Ed., and a Diploma in Dramatics, Santosh\u2019s passion for education was evident in everything he did. He knew that education was the key to <\/span>unlocking opportunities for his students<\/span><\/a> and he wanted to give them the best chance possible.<\/span><\/p>\n As he worked tirelessly to establish the school, Santosh poured his heart and soul into every aspect of it. He wanted to create an environment where students could thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.<\/span><\/p>\n Starting school was never easy<\/b><\/p>\n Starting a school was no cakewalk, and Santosh faced several challenges. While admission was never a concern as he was already famous in the community, running a school in a small space was not easy, and as the number of students grew, he had to stretch his working hours to provide education to students in shifts.<\/span><\/p>\n To achieve this, he focused on three critical aspects – <\/span>providing quality education<\/span><\/a>, enhancing teacher skills through training, and engaging parents in the development of their children.<\/span><\/p>\n Learning during and after the pandemic<\/b><\/p>\n Learning during the pandemic has been a rollercoaster ride for both students and teachers. The sudden shift from traditional classroom learning to online education has been challenging, but Santosh refused to let it defeat him or his students.<\/span><\/p>\n He knew that education must go on, even in the toughest of times. He rolled up his sleeves and started taking teacher training sessions to teach them how to use different online platforms effectively. The school even developed a special app to assess and monitor students’ progress.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite the challenges, Santosh and his team never gave up. Their unwavering determination and passion for learning inspired their students to keep going, even when things seemed impossible. As a result, they emerged stronger, more resilient, and better equipped to face any challenge that comes their way.<\/span><\/p>\n Also Read: Meet a Farmer\u2019s Son Who Opened The First School In Sabhawala<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n Activities that help with post-pandemic issues<\/b><\/p>\n Mobile addiction, anger, and concentration issues have become prevalent among students since the pandemic. In response, Santosh has prioritised resolving these issues by implementing yoga sessions, dramatic performances, and other awareness-raising activities. The school has even organised visits to banks, companies, and police stations to provide students with social exposure and knowledge about the responsibilities of different departments.<\/span><\/p>\n Santosh says, \u201cThese activities have sparked curiosity and joy in students, and have been instrumental in helping them cope with post-pandemic challenges.\u201d The school leader and his team’s efforts to connect with students and address their emotional and social needs are truly inspiring, and demonstrate a deep commitment to the well-being of young people.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Santosh](\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/B304.jpg\")
<\/p>\n\u201cProviding quality education was not enough though. I believe in instilling moral values, social responsibilities, and cultural awareness in my students, and thus I made this my top priority,\u201d Santosh reflects.<\/span><\/h2>\n
\u201cAs classes resumed, teachers were asked to attend extra lessons to address any issues, and students were given customised bridge courses to cover any learning loss. The school made changes to the timetable to ensure that every minute was utilised in covering the learning loss,\u201d Santosh shares.<\/span><\/h2>\n
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