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Master (Computer Science - ISC, IBDP & IGCSE) | Google Certified Educator | Assistant Housemaster (Pastoral leadership) | Gold Medalist | AI Research Scholar |

In a close-knit residential school setting, a master's relationship with students oscillates between 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. The phrase "𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝" encapsulates the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences defining the relationship between masters and their students in a boarding school setting. The termination signifies the moments of disagreement, disciplinary actions, and the inevitable clashes when diverse personalities share close quarters. Through shared meals, late-night study sessions, midterms, tutorial meetings, events, and casual conversations in hushed corridors, a master gains insights and a profound understanding of the student's aspirations, fears, and dreams, establishing a deep connection with them. I am currently crafting a book (𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝, 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝) that delves into my experiences in a boarding school setting, encompassing both my time as a student and later as a teacher. #2024AmbitionUnleashed Image Source: DALL·E 3

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Gautam Cares Bharadwaj

Educator, Accelerator and Trainer

8mo

A nice pic that showcases your book. Student Life is an intricate circuit. Sometimes it needs to be soldered to enhance the circuitry. You are well-versed in the chemistry of young minds, especially residential students. Fresh minds sometimes tend to be archaic. Establishing connectivity may seem to be a herculean task. Your book is an expos'e of your experience and wisdom.

Suprabha J.

Empowering Educators | Transforming Education | Trained 10000+ teachers | Impacted 100,000+ learners

9mo

Navigating the push and pull of relationships in a boarding school is a dance that goes beyond the classroom walls. It's fascinating how those intense moments of conflict and camaraderie mold not just the student, but the master as well, turning the whole experience into a rich tapestry of personal growth and shared history.

Wg Cdr Anupama Joshi

Director of Personnel and Compliance Executive Member Routes 2 Roots Inclusion Advocate Ted Talk

8mo

I am sure it will make a great read and also onboarding document for new generation looking for boarding school experience

Ruchi Sahni

House Master at The Doon School

8mo

Wishing you the best and looking forward to reading your thoughts.

Anand Kumar M.

Head of Sciences at The Doon School || Teacher Developer, Royal Society of Chemistry || Author, Cambridge University Press

9mo

Best wishes for your upcoming book—I eagerly anticipate its release.

Vishal Mohla

EdTech Evangelist | Application Developer | Author | Computer Science Teacher | Head of IT, The Doon School

8mo

Prompt Dall-e to shave off the moustaches if you are the protagonist standing at the back!

Flt Lt Renu Lamba, PhD

A Kargil Veteran🔶Higher education strategist enabled 500+ leaders to maximize their potential by sensitizing them to world challenges, social sector enthusiast 🔶 Tech n sustainability dabbler 🔶Entrepreneurship

8mo

Wow!! What a mystical area to explore!! Not only students but parents will also love to read!! Looking forward to my copy!! All the very best

Aditya Oberai

Developer Advocate @ Appwrite | Microsoft MVP | CMX Community Professional of the Year 2024 - Developer Relations

9mo

All the best, HGT sir! Please let me know if I can help anywhere :)

Priyanka Bhattacharya

Head of Senior School, The Millennium School Dubai, UAE, School Wellbeing Lead, In-school NPQLT Coach, MoE Certified School Leader

9mo

So happy to hear this! Looking forward to reading you. All the best.

Arun Bhatt

Woking at Harrow International School Bengaluru

9mo

Looking forward to read your thoughts Mr Harshal. Best wishes!

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