"ASHTAMI"
Punkunnam, Thrissur
Kerala State, India
Phone : 0487-2382684
Email : nalinichandran@hotmail.com
Date of Birth : 15th August 1937
Marital Status : Widow of Lt. Col. Chandran
Product of :
• Cathedral & John Connon Girls' School, Mumbai
• Elphinstone College, Mumbai
Academic Qualification :
• B.A Hons. / M.Ed.
Godgiven Qualification :
• A natural flair for teaching; an organizing capacity as well as dedication and total involvement with my students(two qualities which are almost extinct these days!).
Teaching Experience :
• Four Divine Decades.... and still going strong.
Present Appointment :
• Founder-Principal-Director of the Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School,Thrissur, . affiliated to the ICSE / ISC Board.
• Hon. Director of the Sandeepani Vidya Nikethan School,Thrissur an ICSE School . in the making!
• Director - The Sobha Academy, Panniyankara, Palakkad Dist. The Sobha Group
Cultural Field :
• A qualified dancer, choreographer and dramatist. Some of my successful . experimental innovations have been.
• The Children's Ramayana, Through the Pages of Indian History A Peep into the . Scientific World Let the Peal of Harmony bethe Appeal of all Religions.
• A Bird's Eye view of Kerala
Literary Pursuits :
• A freelance writer, my output being stories for children and light humorous . articles.
Community Work :
• Took an active part in Army Welfare Centres wherever my husband was posted.
• Counseling & Youth Rehabilitation
• Chairperson of the THALAM Cultural Trust
• Active Ward Member Thrissur Public Library Executive Committee Member . representing women & children
My Aim :
• To see that women are given their rightful place in society
• To channelize youth potential into something more constructive and meaningful . than what it is today & to eschew politics completely from educational . campuses;
• To motivate the young ones into being Indians first and Indians last.
• To imbibe a spirit of love & respect for elders.
• To instill a sense of pride in dignity of labour.
Product of :
• Cathedral & John Connon Girls' School, Mumbai
• Elphinstone College, Mumbai
Academic Qualification :
• B.A Hons. / M.Ed.
Godgiven Qualification :
• A natural flair for teaching; an organizing capacity as well as dedication and total involvement with my students(two qualities which are almost extinct these days!).
Teaching Experience :
• Four Divine Decades.... and still going strong.
Present Appointment :
• Founder-Principal-Director of the Hari Sri Vidya Nidhi School,Thrissur, . affiliated to the ICSE / ISC Board.
• Hon. Director of the Sandeepani Vidya Nikethan School,Thrissur an ICSE School . in the making!
• Director - The Sobha Academy, Panniyankara, Palakkad Dist. The Sobha Group
Cultural Field :
• A qualified dancer, choreographer and dramatist. Some of my successful . experimental innovations have been.
• The Children's Ramayana, Through the Pages of Indian History A Peep into the . Scientific World Let the Peal of Harmony bethe Appeal of all Religions.
• A Bird's Eye view of Kerala
Literary Pursuits :
• A freelance writer, my output being stories for children and light humorous . articles.
Community Work :
• Took an active part in Army Welfare Centres wherever my husband was posted.
• Counseling & Youth Rehabilitation
• Chairperson of the THALAM Cultural Trust
• Active Ward Member Thrissur Public Library Executive Committee Member . representing women & children
My Aim :
• To see that women are given their rightful place in society
• To channelize youth potential into something more constructive and meaningful . than what it is today & to eschew politics completely from educational . campuses;
• To motivate the young ones into being Indians first and Indians last.
• To imbibe a spirit of love & respect for elders.
• To instill a sense of pride in dignity of labour.
Awards :
• The Rangojwala Award for outstanding contribution in the Educational & . Artistic field
• The Rotary Award for Youth Activities & Women's Welfare The Progressive . Curriculum Management Award for Excellence in Teaching
• The Charter of Honour by the Indian Medical Association, Thrissur
• The Manorama-Air India BOLT Award for Educational & Community Work
• The Kerala Vikas Kendra Award for work connected with women's welfare
• The Derozio Award ( National level ) in recognition of outstanding service to . Education & Human Enrichment
• Thrissur Powravali Award for distinguished service in the field of education
• The Chetana Sangeet Natya Academy Award for encouraging music, dance and . drama through a cultural organization called THALAM
• The Guruvar Award 2009 - Lifetime Achievement Awarded by the Varkey Gems . Foundation at National Level honouring 16 teachers across the length & . breadth of India.
Present Status :
• Currently enjoying my stint as DIRECTOR of The Sobha Academy
• The Rangojwala Award for outstanding contribution in the Educational & . Artistic field
• The Rotary Award for Youth Activities & Women's Welfare The Progressive . Curriculum Management Award for Excellence in Teaching
• The Charter of Honour by the Indian Medical Association, Thrissur
• The Manorama-Air India BOLT Award for Educational & Community Work
• The Kerala Vikas Kendra Award for work connected with women's welfare
• The Derozio Award ( National level ) in recognition of outstanding service to . Education & Human Enrichment
• Thrissur Powravali Award for distinguished service in the field of education
• The Chetana Sangeet Natya Academy Award for encouraging music, dance and . drama through a cultural organization called THALAM
• The Guruvar Award 2009 - Lifetime Achievement Awarded by the Varkey Gems . Foundation at National Level honouring 16 teachers across the length & . breadth of India.
Present Status :
• Currently enjoying my stint as DIRECTOR of The Sobha Academy
