Book Box: The teacher I didn’t want to be
Initially reluctant to teach, the author finds fulfillment in storytelling and communication, recalling influential educators and valuing student connections.
Sonya Dutta Choudhury, a Mumbai-based journalist and founder of Sonya's Book Box, shares her unexpected journey into teaching. She recounts how her admiration for teachers like Nargis and Kamtekar made her reconsider her career path. Initially opting for a banking and marketing career, she later began a unique tutoring initiative called Maths Cats and Reading Cats to engage neighborhood children.
However, after becoming a full-time mother, she considered abandoning teaching entirely due to financial constraints. It wasn't until she re-entered the classroom environment years later that she truly appreciated the impact a teacher can have on students' lives. She returns to teaching Storytelling in Business and Persuasive Communication, cherishing the heartfelt messages from her students, who credit her for transforming their lives and careers. Sonya invites readers to reflect on their own influential teachers and express their gratitude.
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