Midhila Murlidharan, Subject Teacher for English, The Academy School (TAS), Pune
“When students step up to the podium on Teacher’s Day, teachers are not looking for lavish praise or rehearsed platitudes. It is not the spectacle of applause or the pomp of praise that strikes a chord with those who have dedicated their lives to education, but rather the genuine recognition of the quiet, transformative work they do each day.
What they hope for is authenticity—a sincere nod to the gravity of the responsibility they bear. They yearn for reflections on the unspoken realities of teaching: the grind of working with a child who is struggling, a small victory watched in quiet pride, the tough, sometimes brutal energy it takes to make it through a year. They hope to hear that their students recognise the human side of teaching—that behind every lesson plan, every exam, and every feedback, there is someone who deeply cares about their growth and future.
Ultimately, what teachers seek from a teacher’s day is something simple yet profound: the assurance that their behind-the-scenes efforts, often unseen and unmeasured, have left an indelible mark on the lives they touch.”
