Celebrating an Eminent Educationist, Madam Grace Pinto !!

"A mediocre teacher teaches, a good teacher explains, a great teacher inspires."
As the Teacher's Day is approaching on 5th September, I thought of penning down my views and as I reminisce my 12 years of learning, still on going. I am penning down one of the iconic figures who is certainly a great teacher whose influence is directly felt in my life at every point, an epitome of the principles she propagates to constantly inspire and motivate the young minds craving for more, truly a phenomenal woman an amalgamation of grace, charm and charisma none other than Respected Madam Grace Pinto, Managing Director of Ryan Group of Institutions.

Madam Pinto's chief and extraordinary contribution in the field of education truly sets her apart to be one of the most celebrated educationist with over 128 schools across the country. Ryan Group of Institutions with its objective "Excellence in Education and All Round Development" was established in the year 1976 by the founder Chairman of Ryan Group of Institutions Dr. A.F Pinto and Managing Director Madam Grace Pinto. Madam Pinto is spirited, driven and owes all her success to the Almighty, the Ryan fraternity and her beloved family. Her unconventional ways of imparting knowledge has redefined teaching or learning with purpose, at Ryan's under her able guidance students or ryanites strive to become change agents and as the institution emphasizes on global approach the students are trained to be global citizens with a wider perspective. 

Madam Pinto has immensely contributed in the field of education as well as in terms of social service and reaching out to the poor and needy. Her chief contribution is recognized nationally and internationally. She is confered with prestigious awards and recognition like 

Inspiring Buissness Leader Award 2016 for her inimitable leadership, Women Super Achiver Award for her contribution to education, coaching, consulting; Appointment on Prime Minister's Panel as one of the jewels to carry the Swach Bharat Abhiyan; Her major achievements are Lifetime Achievement Award 2013; Sahyadri Hirkani Award 2013; National Educational Excellence Award 2012; Gitanjali Wow Woman Award 2012; Kelvinator Gr8 Woman of Spirit Award 2012; Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award 2011;  Excellence Help Age India Award 2009 and so on. She is truly a legend. After a brief introduction of the Respected Madam Grace Pinto's Achievement and her immense contribution the picture formed in the minds are a strong woman of substance which she truly is however there is an another side of Madam Pinto that we ryanites and xavierites experience is her motherly gesture for the world she is an accomplished woman with indefinable courage and conviction but for us she is truly a Mentor who has always believed in all of us. She is known for knowing students personally and is the most admired by all her students. Her achievements do not define her for her achievements will come and go but we students will forever remember the essence of our beloved Madam. She has redefined teaching and learning. At Ryan's students are provided with opportunities to explore their capabilities and  evolve, explore and strive to be king and queen in their chosen arenas of interest. My 12 years at Ryan's has been an experience I enrich and will be cherished for a life time. I still remember Madam Pinto's words of wisdom and her interactions with me that has lead to self triumph. Madam Pinto is truly a trailblazer, a woman of substance and an inspiration.

She has given a new direction to an age old education system breaking stereotype and redefining learning and teaching. 

It is said that "Education is an important component after health" , it is something you live by for a life time so here's wishing Happy Teacher's Day to the greatest and the most celebrated teacher Madam Grace Pinto. Thank-you for all your words of wisdom, guidance, warmth, love and affection !!!