…IAAT-ians have a bigger role to play than even the IIT-ians of India …IAAT teachers, will transform our society, shape the lives of our children, parents and the community.

Ashish Dhawan
Founder, Ashoka University & Central Square Foundation

The fire that has been kindled in me to become a better leadet shall remain aflame for all eternity.

Harpreet Rekhi
CPIL Alumni

I was beginning to understand and see my purpose, wanting to touch a life or creating a difference is growing stronger. I can watch my thoughts, actions and words more clearly and lastly there is an immense gratitude towards our facilitators for creating this wonderful space and programme and most importantly to those who have triggered my data points allowing myself to go deeper.

Swapnika
PGDLT Alumni

I have learnt the importance of reflection and how it is essential for me to grow as a better person.

Nithya
PGDLT Alumni

(IAAT teacher) is open to feedback and willing to learn…has the right subject knowledge and is empathetic. She waits for the last child of her class to understand concepts before moving on.
New to the profession…..through class observations and interactions with other teachers she is picking up these skills quickly. We love her temperament and attitude to work.

Sudha Sahay
Principal (Senior School), Shriram school, Aravali

I learnt -

• That a teacher’s belief in a student can lead that student to accomplish things that he/she might otherwise perceive as impossible.
• To do away with being judgment and believe that each person is special, unique and capable.
• That I could trust people and be myself. That I can believe in myself again.
• That I can dream again without analyzing the possibilities and that nothing is impossible if I believe in myself.

Harjeet
PGDLT Alumni

At the end I will just like to say that it was a once in a life-time experience. I have found a bit of myself with this trip and I am hoping by the end of our session I will discover an all new Shilpi.

Shilpi
PGDLT Alumni

Was it an eye-opener, or was it a mirror, was it about self-awareness or self-empowerment, was it about learning how to be a teacher or about how to be a human-being? Lying under the stars I thought to myself … aren’t we just like these stars that shine because of the light within. Just like each star needs the support of the clouds, the city lights to be low, the pollution levels to be low for it to be visible, the IAAT faculty is the support and the space to us today.

Sunayna
PGDLT Alumni

I feel I’m a changed person because I’ve learnt to spend time with my own self. I have got back a beautiful set of friends with me, lots of positivity and energy. I have positive vibrations from my gurus. I would sincerely stop judging people and not bring any negative thoughts inside me. I will stop living with my fears and just live life completely. I have started seeing dreams again and will take small steps towards them.

Sonal
PGDLT Alumni

Reflections after every task were like a Pandora’s box. It opened new perspectives and a new/forgotten me emerged out of them. It made me aware about the untapped and unlimited potential that every human carry’ - including me, and how we need to recognize and work upon it.

The insights that I am carrying forward with me are - A belief that no matter what obstacles arise or what difficulties I face I will continue to strive and take risks. I will stop judging people. I will give up on my stories and will courageously follow my heart. I will never lose my connect with the real me and will keep it empowered with some “me time”.

Monica
PGDLT Alumni

It has been one of the best times of my life. I got a chance to meet myself, something I had lost over a period of time. I met with my dreams, which were had with time. I’m ready to take challenges. I was in my comfort zone and was not ready to come out of it.

Manika
PGDLT Alumni

(I wonder if I am learning Maths or learning to be a better human being or learning to be a good teacher. It is quite amazing that the course can accomplish all three of them under this umbrella.

Manasi
PGDLT Alumni

I Am A Teacher has a unique way of imparting knowledge and teaching methodology - compelling and demanding at the same time. The learning culture here is focused on building self and growing together. Seldom have I come across a culture that invests so heavily into building a community with love, trust, acceptance, freedom, authenticity and empathy.

Mansi Singhal
PGDLT Alumni

“It is with incredible respect and delight that I state that I Am A Teacher (IAAT) has consistently been able to engage new teachers, students and families to find knowledge, passion and change through education. “

Marcie Osinsky
Director, Boston Teacher Residency

I have finally found a direction and a path; where it would lead, I do not know. But there is contentment on that path, and a sense of purpose and satisfaction. So, it seems a risk worth taking.

Sudha Sahay
PGDLT Alumni

(IAAT teacher) is open to feedback and willing to learn…has the right subject knowledge and is empathetic. She waits for the last child of her class to understand concepts before moving on.
New to the profession…..through class observations and interactions with other teachers she is picking up these skills quickly. We love her temperament and attitude to work.

Rohini
PGDLT Alumni

It’s been a learning experience. IAAT has given me a platform to reflect on my experience of 15 years of teaching and has helped me come out of my comfort zone ……I need to demonstrate my best self. IAAT's coaching programs have helped me get into the shoes of a coach and empowered me to be Collaborating Teacher, a coach and a mentor who could guide my residents …… aim and achieve well.

Ira Ipsa
Collaborating Teacher

I feel I have grown both professionally as well as personally during this entire journey. You suddenly realise that you now have an adult in your classroom ……to be a role model in all respects, so you go that extra mile to make that happen for your resident.  Mentoring adults is a different ball game altogether. Acting as a coach for residents is an immense responsibility which requires a lot of planning and reflection and to achieve this you increase your own skill set.  The presence of one more person in class has always helped my children as they get that special attention and their learning gaps are taken care of at that very moment. Finally, when your resident says “thank you” …. that moment is very precious!

Kamakshi Karra
Collaborating Teacher

It has been the n’th journey I’ve taken in life but the first I’ve taken inside and I’m feeling grateful to be a part of this.

Kanika
PGDLT Alumni

12th of June 2015, a journey was set, a journey of self-discovery.

Harshu
PGDLT Alumni

This is an amalgamation of science and philosophy of education; knowledge of purpose of various subjects; psychology of child and society and indomitable necessity of human values inspired me to become a teacher who is a seeker, a facilitator, a learner, a challenger and a guide.

Deeksha Mittra
PGDLT Alumni

How do I create an environment buzzing with ‘cognitive energy’? An environment where the children develop a thirst for knowledge? How do I facilitate learning? What is required of me to help them in their learning journey? How long does it take and how painful is it? Does it require me to become an actor? How do I listen to simple observations with wonder, or push myself to become excited at every little thing they do? How do I deal with their behavior which might be unacceptable to my moral mindscape? What if I can’t help them in resolving their issues and they don’t forgive me for that? How do I push them to go forth with their unfinished ideas, or is there even a need to do so? How do I restrain myself from giving advice, to stop them if I’m sure that they are making a mistake? And how can this entire process happen in a span of just one year, as they will move to another grade in the next year with another teacher? How can one teacher significantly influence a child when they hop from one teacher to another as they progress through grade levels? So many questions, not enough answers....My time at IAAT has helped me to think more deeply about these issues.

Ankita Dev
PGDLT Alumni

The concept of working inside the classroom along with a collaborating teacher was completely new for me. I was so nervous on the day when we were about to meet our collaborating teachers. But it actually took me to a new world of learning.

Deepti Rawal
PGDLT Alumni

The introduction of the new concept of JODOGYAN took all my fears of Math away on day one! I started waiting for math sessions and when we were called to solve problems on the board and I was the one, who always raised my hand to solve it. Oh my god, it’s me! Who used to be terrified of math, now raising her hand on every question!

Deepti Rawal
PGDLT Alumni

What made the learning at IAAT unique and satisfying was the way that it enabled me to share the joy with others – with my peers, my mentors and of course my students.

Pragya Khetrapal
PGDLT Alumni

Having a background in education, a B.Ed from a prestigious University, I decided to pursue the course to upgrade my professional skills and learn the new methods despite needing to commute every day from Noida to Gurugram. I still began my journey at IAAT to explore the new horizons…. Each and every day I learned something new without studying formally.

Ritu Verma
PGDLT Alumni

I experienced the power of collaborating in a learning community. Another beautiful insight that I have imbibed is that I now try to put myself in the other person’s shoes in any unfavorable situation. Thinking from the other person’s perspective really helps a lot. As an educator, I have created an ideal teacher in my ideas and dreams who will always be the perfect destination to reach at.

Himani Poorthi
PGDLT Alumni

Poem in praise of a Faculty member

तपस्विनी प्रबल शख्सियत प्रखर बुद्धि से प्रशस्त किया कितनों का मार्ग प्रबल इच्छाशक्ति का हो आप साक्ष रख दो अगर किसी पर भी हाथ तो ना हो जीवन में कोई आच रूप हो सरस्वती का आप तपन भी जो चेहरे पर आपके सोने से तभी इसलिए मा ने आपका नाम रखा तपस्विनी

Anshu Verma
PGDLT Alumni

A chance encounter with ‘I Am A Teacher’ (IAAT) Teacher Development Program in 2016, gave me the hope and encouragement that I needed to ‘be and lead the change’ I wished to see in our education space. The program got me head to head with my fears, apprehensions, physical constraints and mental blocks. As an IAAT Resident Teacher, I am accepted and celebrated for who I am - a unique individual. I am learning to be an educator who leads by example- transforming myself to reflect the transformation in children and my peers. A tall order, I know.  But IAAT tells me, and I believe, “I can.”

Kevika Bali
PGDLT Alumni

I love the way the programme unfolds and how beautifully it gives and creates a space for every individual to work with our own self.

Swapnika
PGDLT Alumni

Mindful Personal Leadership sessions has me thinking in ways I had never thought before. It made me look at my life, my family and friends and myself in a totally different light. I have been able to reflect on my patterns and deepest fears though this course. Teaching is not just about learning content; it is everything to do with building character of self and others.

Seema Jha
PGDLT Alumni

I have butterflies in my tummy and my hands quiver every time I have to be in front of a class, but the excitement to learn, hands-on classroom practice, and the family-like community we have built in this course is enabling me to keep trying to do justice to myself. For the first time, it’s not my home, my kids, my husband, but ME. I have finally got a chance to challenge myself, to learn and to grow.

Ruchita Khurana
PGDLT Alumni

I am genuinely excited for a new batch to take the journey that we did... From trying to remember each other’s names at the retreat to immersing in each other's lives and emerging with satisfaction of so much exposure, knowledge, camaraderie and confidence that this course has provided us with tools for lifelong learning and teaching... And would continue to do for so many others each year. 

Prerna Bahl
PGDLT Alumni

I feel I’m a changed person because I learnt to spend time with my own self. I have got back a beautiful set of friends with me, lots of positivity and energy. I have positive vibrations from my gurus. I would sincerely stop judging people and not bring any negative thoughts inside me. I will stop living with my fears and just live life completely. I have started seeing dreams again and will take small steps towards them.

Sonal
PGDLT Alumni

This course allowed me to exercise leadership which I think I stopped in my life and it gave me immense power and I feel empowered.

Sivadevi
PGDLT Alumni

This program has been able to break my assumptions about myself, the word life and the word education. I really mean when I say I don’t know as I am scared to say I know. But I am courageous enough to learn more.

Annu
PGDLT Alumni

(IAAT Teacher) is doing well. She is getting her head around the complex practices of the International Baccalaureate. I think your training programme has created the mindset and framework for all that, better than any other background or training I have seen.

Dr. Shalini Advani
School Director, Pathways School, Noida

There are times when at first, I am not clearly able to establish the connection between what we are learning now to classroom teaching that we will do eventually. But then the connection happens after a while. The bottom line is that the connection happens always.

Pallavi
PGDLT Alumni

I hope this continues forever.

Mansi
PGDLT Alumni