Award Winner Interview
Category: Dynamic School Awards
Dr. Anitha Pettem, Managing Director of Apoorva Florets International School, reflected on the value of recognition and professional development during her interaction at the South India Educators’ Summit & Dynamic School Awards 2026. Celebrating the institution’s third EducationNewsNetwork Award, she expressed gratitude for the honour, describing each award and appreciation as motivation to continue striving for excellence.
Dr. Pettem credited the achievement to her entire campus team, acknowledging their contribution to the school’s academic vision, institutional values and everyday progress. She also highlighted the summit as a valuable platform for connecting with fellow educators, discovering fresh ideas and bringing useful insights back to the school.
Addressing the changing nature of education, she urged fellow educators to remain committed to learning and keep pace with developments in the field.
“Unless you are updated, you are out of this.”
Her message reinforces the importance of continuous professional development in a rapidly evolving educational environment. It also highlights how collaborative leadership and a willingness to learn can help schools sustain progress and respond effectively to changing expectations.
Dr. Anitha Pettem is an education professional who emphasises adaptability, teamwork, and collaboration as important elements of educational excellence.
Adaptability enables educators and institutions to respond to changing educational needs, embrace new teaching methods, and prepare students for future challenges.
Teamwork promotes shared responsibility, effective communication, collaborative problem-solving, and a supportive environment for teachers and students.
Educators can develop adaptability through continuous professional development, technology integration, innovative teaching practices, and openness to new ideas.
Schools can encourage peer learning, regular staff interactions, collaborative planning, professional development activities, and shared decision-making.
