Podcast With Madhushree Jayashankar | The Lighthouse Legacy Podcast

In this episode, hosts Satya and Arohi interview Mother M, a beloved English teacher at Bethany High School known for her warmth, patience, and engaging teaching style.

Teaching journey

• Mother M has been teaching at Bethany for 16 years.
• She joined after visiting the school while her son explored ISC schools and immediately felt a connection.
• She began teaching English out of passion for the subject and enjoys connecting with students deeply.

Teaching philosophy & strategies

• Emphasises patience, calmness, and individualised attention for students.
• Uses role-play, visual aids, and sports metaphors to keep students engaged.
• Believes teachers must constantly upgrade themselves and remain lifelong learners.

Lessons learned from teaching

• Teaching has taught her patience, resilience, and how to treat each student as unique.
• Advice for aspiring teachers: be patient, keep learning, and adapt to each batch of students.
• Advice for students: remember your roots and values, which will guide you in life.

Personal insights

• Inspired to teach by her childhood biology teacher, Mr. Ishwar B.
• Hobbies include reading, yoga, Pilates, walking, and staying fit.
• Proud personal achievement: learning to swim at 50, overcoming fear.
• Favourite play character: Portia from The Merchant of Venice for her independence and determination.

Mother M's story highlights the importance of passion, dedication, and personal growth in teaching, along with the joy of nurturing students who carry Bethany's values into the world.