Empowering the Next Generation: The Journey of SarithaKishan Chintala

"In education, we don’t merely teach; we cultivate—minds, characters, and communities that will define the future" a quote by SarithaKishan Chintala, a visionary and passionate educationist who dedicated her life to shaping young minds. She was drawn to education and entrepreneurship by her passion for learning and desire to empower others. Influential teachers and personal experiences solidified her commitment. She added, “I believe education has the power to transform lives and communities”. This article tells her about her challenges, her vision for her school, and her achievements.

Introduction:

SarithaKishan Chintala, CEO of SK Educational Society and Principal of Sanskriti Global Preschool. She has more than 20 years of experience in the education field and has been instrumental in establishing Sanskriti Global Preschool, Bachupally. Saritha draws inspiration from highly educated individuals who have achieved success in their fields. Seeing their accomplishments and dedication motivates her to strive for excellence and pursue her own goals with passion and perseverance. She said “Rather than a single role model, I am influenced by the collective achievements of successful individuals. Their stories and experiences fuel my ambition, resilience, and desire to make a positive impact”.

Saritha fascination with teaching began when she was still in school, where she tutored weaker students and discovered the rewards of helping others learn. This early experience sparked a lifelong passion for education in SarithaKishan's mind.

There were many turning points and key milestones Saritha achieved during her journey, but establishing her own school was the biggest milestone, she achieved in her career journey. Her other milestones include tutoring weak students while in school, graduating and marrying an NRI software professional, pursuing an M.A. in English and a B.Ed. Degrees, and taught in overseas schools.

Challenges and Achievements:

Saritha’s career journey as a principal and CEO is full of challenges, such as she has to balance work and family life by managing responsibilities as a working mother, and pursuing higher education while raising a family. Juggling between studies, work, and family obligations, overcoming administrative, financial, and operational hurdles, balancing teaching and administrative responsibilities by managing dual roles as an educator and school leader, relocating and adapting to new cultures, adjusting to life overseas, and then returning to India, moreover overcoming financial hurdles to establish and grow the school.

Saritha won many awards and recognition for her work including a certificate in Bhagavad Gita Slokas, recognizing expertise in ancient Indian scripture, a prize winner at Bharatotsav, Kerala, honoring outstanding contributions to Indian culture, Best Teacher Award, Overseas, presented by the Headmaster for exceptional teaching skills, and Best Principal Award, acknowledging leadership and administrative excellence.

Despite these prestigious awards, according to Saritha, her most significant achievements include establishing and managed own school, providing quality education to numerous students, developing and implementing effective teaching methodologies, resulting in improved student outcomes, pursuing higher education (M.A. English and B.Ed.) while managing family responsibilities, successfully taught English language and literature to diverse student populations overseas and in India, led school operations, ensuring efficient administration and academic excellence and increased school enrollment through effective marketing and outreach.

Personal Insights:

Saritha’s motivation is to make a positive impact on student's lives, desire to inspire by empowering future generations, family support, love and encouragement from loved ones, and innovative opportunities by embracing new teaching methods and technologies, inspires her to keep moving forward in her career journey.

Saritha maintains a balance between her career and personal life by designating work hours and personal time, learning to say "no": Politely declining non-essential work requests, practicing relaxation techniques by doing meditation and mindfulness and engaging in activities that bring joy.

Impact and Vision:

Talking about Saritha’s current initiative for the betterment of her students, she wants to create innovative lesson plans and curriculum updates, design and deliver professional development workshops, implement technology to enhance teaching and learning, upgrade school facilities and infrastructure, plan and execute school expansion plans, exploring innovative education technology solutions, and supporting education-related charitable causes.

Saritha’s future goals include increasing student enrollment and establishing new campuses, establishing a chain of schools, pursuing doctoral studies, publishing books, speaking at conferences, and influencing education policy.

Conclusion:

As an educator and entrepreneur, Saritha is guided by a commitment to student-centered learning, integrity, and excellence. She strives to foster inclusive, innovative, and collaborative environments that empower individuals to grow and thrive.

Saritha advises young women: "Dear young women, you are capable, strong, and deserving of success. Believe in yourself, take risks, and pursue your dreams. Remember, your voice matters, your story counts, and your impact will be felt."