Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Bro. Anthony Polisetty, Principal of Little Flower High School, Abids, Hyderabad, emphasised the importance of character development and student empowerment during his interaction at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026, organised by EducationNewsNetwork. He described recognition as a source of motivation that strengthens his commitment to helping students realise their potential.
Reflecting on the summit, Bro. Anthony highlighted the value of discussions around teacher recruitment, professional development and building trust within the teaching community. He stressed that well-supported and confident teachers are essential to preparing students to become responsible, future-ready citizens.
Addressing the growing influence of artificial intelligence in education, he acknowledged its potential to make learning faster and more efficient but cautioned that technology alone cannot shape a student’s character.
“Marks cannot create character. Only a teacher can create character.”
His message reinforces the enduring role of educators in nurturing values, integrity, and personal growth. As schools embrace technological advancements, he believes that education must remain focused on developing well-rounded individuals rather than measuring success through academic scores alone.
Bro. Anthony Polisetty highlights that education should focus on character building and personal development alongside academic achievement.
Character building helps students develop integrity, empathy, responsibility, respect, and confidence.
Schools can promote positive values through classroom activities, mentoring, leadership opportunities, and everyday interactions.
It helps students develop ethical awareness, social skills, and responsible behaviour alongside academic knowledge.
Education should prepare students for life by developing their values, practical abilities, emotional awareness, and social responsibility.
