Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Smt. Pooja Sharma, Principal of Shivdatrai High School, expressed her gratitude after receiving recognition at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026 in Hyderabad, organised by EducationNewsNetwork. Describing it as a memorable milestone for her institution, she welcomed the opportunity to be part of a platform that celebrates the contributions of schools and education professionals.
Reflecting on her experience at the summit, Smt. Sharma highlighted the value of gaining fresh perspectives on education and understanding how teachers can work more effectively with students. She viewed the event as an opportunity to learn practical approaches that could strengthen relationships within the school environment.
“It is a very nice opportunity for teachers and students to understand how we have to cooperate with the students.”
Her message underlines the importance of collaboration in education. When teachers build supportive relationships with students and remain open to new ideas, they can create a more engaging learning environment that encourages participation, strengthens understanding, and supports students’ overall development.
Smt. Pooja Sharma is an education professional who emphasises the importance of cooperation and mutual understanding between teachers and students.
Cooperation builds trust, improves communication, encourages active participation, and creates a supportive environment for effective learning.
Teachers can encourage participation through interactive lessons, group activities, open discussions, project-based learning, and constructive feedback.
A strong relationship helps students feel valued, improves confidence, supports emotional well-being, and encourages better engagement with learning.
Schools can encourage student feedback, collaborative projects, classroom discussions, mentoring programmes, and activities that give students an active role in their learning.
