{"id":18828,"date":"2024-03-15T09:00:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/?p=18828"},"modified":"2024-03-15T09:07:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T09:07:26","slug":"raised-in-an-army-family-this-school-leaders-dedication-to-service-continues-even-after-retirement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/raised-in-an-army-family-this-school-leaders-dedication-to-service-continues-even-after-retirement\/","title":{"rendered":"Raised in an Army Family, This School Leader&#8217;s Dedication to Service Continues Even After Retirement"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Riyazul Hasan, Maulana Azad Junior High School, Uttar Pradesh<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul Hasan hails from a family rooted in the armed forces, with his father serving in the army and his grandfather in the police department. Raised with a strong sense of duty and responsibility towards society, Riyazul&#8217;s retirement from the Army in 2001 led him back to Uttar Pradesh with a keen dedication to education and a drive to address gaps in the existing system. &#8220;I felt a strong motivation to contribute to education,&#8221; he says, embodying both discipline and compassion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2005, he founded Maulana Azad Junior High School, driven by his observation that there was little progress or accessibility in the education sector of his village. &#8220;I saw the need for a private school that could provide <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/the-importance-of-cultural-activities-in-school\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">quality education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to our community children without them having to travel to larger cities,&#8221; he recalls. Recognizing the challenges faced by young girls who had to travel 15 to 20 kilometers to attend 9th and 10th-grade classes, Riyazul seized the opportunity to make a difference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/from-medical-profession-to-teaching-for-a-cause\/\">From medical profession to teaching for a cause<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concretizing Their Makeshift Dreams<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The school&#8217;s journey began with a basic makeshift structure, symbolizing its humble beginnings and the aspirations it held for the future. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reflects, &#8220;Our school has grown significantly over the years, now boasting 26-27 well-equipped classrooms.&#8221; His commitment to providing quality education is evident as he personally oversees the performance of primary school teachers and ensures regular student assessments.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Education goes beyond textbooks; it&#8217;s about nurturing young minds with creative projects,&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emphasizes. Utilizing project-based learning for primary sessions, the school aims to instill a comprehensive understanding of subjects. Maulana Azad Junior High School now accommodates 700 students, a testament to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul\u2019s<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> strong dedication.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/progressive-english-medium-school\/\">From A Farmerworker\u2019s Son To Becoming A Proud Edupreneur<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18831 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B844-MAULANA-AZAD-2-300x234.jpg\" alt=\"Maulana Azad Junior High School, Uttar Pradesh\" width=\"526\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B844-MAULANA-AZAD-2-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B844-MAULANA-AZAD-2-768x600.jpg 768w, https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/B844-MAULANA-AZAD-2.jpg 845w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Battling The Pandemic With Resilience<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schools faced significant challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic as it spread across the country. Maulana Azad Junior High School also felt the impact of the sudden halt in traditional learning. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">swiftly adapted to the situation, despite facing difficulties with the digital gap. &#8220;We couldn&#8217;t start online classes due to a lack of mobile phones and internet access,&#8221; he explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;When the lockdown ended and school resumed, we initiated three months of remedial programs focusing on essential skills,&#8221; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">elaborates, highlighting the school&#8217;s proactive approach to addressing the learning gaps caused by the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/apply\/?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=school+blog&amp;utm_term=Raised+in+an+Army+Family+This+School+Leaders+Dedication+to+Service\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-18835\" src=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CTA-School-Banner-3-9-300x37.jpg\" alt=\"Raised in an Army Family, This School Leader's Dedication to Service\" width=\"714\" height=\"88\" srcset=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CTA-School-Banner-3-9-300x37.jpg 300w, https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CTA-School-Banner-3-9.jpg 728w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varthana: A Ray of Financial Stability\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the challenging times of the pandemic, Riyazul encountered financial difficulties that threatened the school&#8217;s foundation. &#8220;I was in a tough spot, and Varthana became the bridge over troubled waters,&#8221; he recounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varthana understood the struggles schools faced during the pandemic and provided crucial support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>&#8220;Varthana saved us,&#8221; Riyazul acknowledges gratefully. They became partners in the school&#8217;s journey, ensuring its smooth operation despite the financial strain. &#8220;With Varthana&#8217;s assistance, we could keep the school running, pay teachers&#8217; salaries on time, and meet other school needs,&#8221; the <a href=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/a-journalist-turned-school-leader-is-making-education-accessible-in-punahana\/\">school leader<\/a> expresses his gratitude.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He continues, \u201cVarthana&#8217;s commitment to helping our school during tough times ensured not only survival but also growth.\u201d Their financial stability allowed Hasan to prioritize the well-being of students and staff, maintaining the school&#8217;s reputation as a reliable institution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Future to Expand The Horizons\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite facing challenges, Riyazul remains undeterred. &#8220;My focus is on the future, with big goals to gain NIOS recognition up to the 12th grade,&#8221; he shares confidently. He envisions a school that not only imparts knowledge but also molds responsible and empowered individuals ready to tackle the world&#8217;s challenges.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Riyazul\u2019s story highlights the transformative power of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/varthana.com\/school\/one-school-leaders-mission-to-educate-orphan-children-in-rural-odisha\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">education<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and community bonds. &#8220;From a school with humble beginnings, we&#8217;ve become a symbol of resilience and hope in Uttar Pradesh,&#8221; the visionary proudly reflects. The institution is truly dedicated to shaping the future.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Riyazul Hasan, Maulana Azad Junior High School, Uttar Pradesh Riyazul Hasan hails from a family rooted in the armed forces, with his father serving in the army and his grandfather in the police department. 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