Contours of STREE SHAKTI at Glendale Academy, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad
To be felicitated with Smt. Sushma Swaraj Stree Shakti Samman 2022 on April 10th, 2022 - the culmination of Vasant Navaratri
Smt. Sushma Swaraj represents that quintessential
Serene – Tenacious – Reverberating – Enchanting – Empowering
spirit of
STREE….
ReTHINK INDIA INSTITUTE Invites you to NOMINATE your INSTITUTION at
www.rethinkindia.org/stree for Smt. Sushma Swaraj STREE SHAKTI Samman 2022, at the culmination of Vasant Navaratri - the epitome of the manifestion of STREE SHAKTI - 10th of April 2022 (Sunday)
Character - Quality - Achievements of STREE SHAKTI
Serene: Placid person who understands and assesses before reacting.
Tenacious: Lifelong learner
Reverberating: Passion for learning and like a bee gathers the nectar of knowledge from myriad flowers across the globe. Synthesizing them to create the sweet honey of wisdom that she loves to share with others.
Enchanting: Highly considerate, empathetic, and pleasant to meet.
Empowering: Leadership density, empowering instructional leaders through Strategy in Action Program (SIA), and has been invited to be on the Franklin Covey Board further incorporated the same into Glendale's pedagogy.
Definition, Vision, Aspiration, Modeling & Manifestation of SUCCESS of STREE SHAKTI in the Institutional Context
Frontier of Success 1:
Vision - We are an institution of the academic excellent
Frontier of Success 2:
Mission - Providing learning places that are nurturing spaces for holistic growth
Frontier of Success 3:
Learning places are nurturing spaces and Learning at Glendale is a transformative thinking process that develops the spectrum.
Frontier of Success 4:
Cultivating character and Competence
Frontier of Success 5:
Internationalism at Glendale develops global adaptability, cross-cultural connections, and an understanding of interdependent inclusivity.
Frontier of Success 6:
Leader in Me
Frontier of Success 7:
Glendale was the first institution in India to introduce UN SDGs within its school system championing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals!
Making Way for the Superior Status of STREE SHAKTI
Facet 1:
Flexible Working Hours
Facet 2:
Child benefit
Facet 3:
Accident insurance
Facet 4:
Rewards & recognition for performance as well as tenure at Glendale
Facet 5:
Professional Development of Teachers with In-service training workshop “Teachers Toolbox”, Mentorship Programme, Coffee with Curriculum and Tea-Time Talks (interactive sessions)
Facet 6:
Free transport and meal facility for the entire staff.
Facet 7:
Each one teaches one session for support staff wherein the senior students interact with them, teach them to read, write and speak English, give lessons on soft skills like financial literacy and how to manage hard-earned money.
Facet 8:
Distribution of Ration to the Support Staff.
Facet 9:
Staff Picnic and a Family Day Out for all staff.
Feminine Virtues Cherished & Nurtured in the Institutional Context:
States(wo)manship: Staunch Feminist Ideals and belief in equality. Currently, the Senior Leadership is handled by all women.
Valor: Leading the learning and teaching revolution by introducing Multiple Intelligence, Whole Person Approach, and other noble pedagogies.
Grit: Resilient achiever.
Purity: Altruistic, considers and caters to everyone's needs.
Fidelity: Sincerity in everything she does.
Simplicity: Basks in the glory of little things in life. Introduced the "emotional bank" in the school curriculum.
Austerity: High thinking and frugal living.
Humility: Detached from feelings of pride and very down-to-earth.
Affection: Immensely caring
Teaching: Passion for sharing knowledge while being a learner for life.
Dignity: Respect for all
Commitment: Devoted to a cause that is to leave a legacy behind and touch as many hearts as possible for which she works day in and out.
Chastity: Virtuous
Patriotism: Incorporated Indian values into the pedagogies she has curated from all around the world.
Sacrifice: Taking the best of both worlds & sharing knowledge with all.
Courage: Undeterred by any challenge.
Devotion: Wholly committed and brimming with passion.
Forgiveness: Does not hold grudges.
Goodness: Pure and giving.
Sincerity: Authentic & dedicated.
Compassion: Greatly charitable.
Synthesis of Complementarities of Character & Coping up with Conflicting Circumstances
Spirituality replete with Divine Devotion & States(wo)manship smeared with Arrogance tinged Anger and Ruthlessness:
Remembers Almighty before anything and everything she does. Profound faith in good and very spiritual. Believes that God has sent everyone to serve a purpose in this world.
Exercise of Intellect & Courage in Professional World vis-a-vis Sublimely Foresaking talents for the greater benefit of raising family:
Keeps herself updated with the latest ideologies, ways, and methods of not just teaching but also living and has a high intellectual competence.
Toughness of Courage & Softness of Compassion:
Preaches creating an environment that challenges but not threatens and believes in being genial but always standing firm by her words and decisions.
Hardwork & Humility:
Diligent, full of gratitude, and down to earth.
Austerity vis-a-vis Astuteness:
Lives by the saying; "Simple Living and High Thinking”.
Existence Distilled in the depths of Mind & Heart vis-a-vis Flaunting the Freedom of the ORDINARY:
Designer and believer of the Whole Person Approach that takes into account every aspect of the human personality and existence, beginning from heart to mind, spanning to the body and reaching the spirit.
Balancing out of Rights and Responsibilities in the Context of variegated Socio-Professional Roles:
Champion of UNSDGs- Power of Fist is a project by students to provide rice to the less privileged with the aim that NOBODY SLEEPS HUNGRY. Clean-up drives in and around school and also as part of Swachh Bharat and Association with EFI to help clean lakes, Adoption of BADRI - The White Tiger at Nehru Zoological park are a few things among the great deeds done under her abled guidance.
Handling Conflicts, Struggles, Challenges, Doubts with Elegance & Style living life with Truth, Beauty, Courage, and Divinity:
Looks at the world beyond the materialistic perspectives making her think about the greater and ultimate good and truth. In practice, she spiritually & emotionally upgrades herself by attending Retreats 7 practicing Yoga & meditation.
Bolstering the Different Dimensions & Attributes of STREE SHAKTI
Ability to face CRISIS:
Remains calm even under the utmost pressure circumstances in order to think logically but balanced with empathy.
Unshakable FAITH:
A spiritual person with deep faith in God and his plans.
Invincible POWER from within:
Acknowledging her true calling to empower others through education and knowledge.
Firm ANCHORINGS for the FULFILLMENT of highest ASPIRATIONS:
Keeps polishing her own spectrum of human potential to be able to give back to the people, to the best of her abilities.
Never say DIE SPIRIT:
Perseverance, determination & perpetual grit.
Ability to COPE with CONFLICTING CIRCUMSTANCES:
Commendable interpersonal skills & sense of fairness.
Being the TORCHBEARER of LEADERSHIP & SELF-MASTERY in the Context of Classical Spiritual Wisdom:
Guiding & leading the way for others & empowering them.
Expansion of STREE SHAKTI beyond Institutional Confines
Inducing Sustainable Empowerment beyond the Reflections of Dress Codes; Job Titles; Salary et al:
Instilling the belief that there is a leader in everyone through the Leader in Me Programme. Propelling all the staff and teachers to upgrade their knowledge by knowing their zone of proximal development (ZPD) and increasing leadership density.
Accepting Equanimity of Stature & Notion of Success between a Sari Clad Mother; School Girl and a Corporate Businesswoman:
Follow the 'Open Door Policy' wherein any staff can step into the senior leader’s office and talk their heart out in case of any emergency, to promote equality for all & fairness.
Appreciating the Integral Mental, Emotional & Spiritual Journey independent of both COMMON & NOTABLE ROLES:
Belief in equality & all mankind
Winning over the NEGATIVE Portrayal of STREE SHAKTI being superstitious, conservative, veiled, self-centered:
Believes that women are no less than their counterparts and need to be empowered to actualize their potential and take up any role.
NOMINATE your INSTITUTION at
www.rethinkindia.org/streefor Smt. Sushma Swaraj STREE SHAKTI Samman 2022, to be presented at the culmination of Vasant Navaratri - the epitome of the manifestion of STREE SHAKTI, - 10th of April 2022 (Sunday)
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