Continuing the Journey of Teaching Beyond Retirement

Madikeri, June 1: A government school teacher has shown exemplary behavior by taking an important decision to voluntarily serve for a year even after retirement.

M.T. Lakshmi, who was the head teacher at Closeburn Government Higher Primary School in Madikeri taluk, took this exemplary decision. After serving as a teacher for 32 years, he retired on May 30. In this context, a farewell ceremony was held at the school. On this occasion, fellow teachers, SDMC, and old students honored him by giving gifts and fruits.

Speaking after accepting the honor, Lakshmi said that the teaching profession that he started in 1994 has allowed him to perform duties in various schools. During this period, fellow teachers, students, teachers, and villagers have cooperated with me. I had assimilated the teaching activities with the children right from the start. I have continued to do the same till today.

I had worked at Closeburn School before and was transferred elsewhere. When I got the opportunity to transfer 6 months before my retirement, I chose Closeburn School. After retirement, I announced that I would serve for the next 1 year out of self-interest so that I would not be a burden to the teachers and not cause any problems to the children in conducting curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Co-teacher Usha spoke and said that Lakshmi was enthusiastically involved in the Nali-Kali activities. According to the government rules, she has to retire when the time comes. But she appreciated that she decided to serve the school for the next one year as her great quality.

Another teacher D.M. Sujatha spoke and recalled her association with Lakshmi.

Alumni Kishore Rai Kulatakadhu spoke and said that she used to identify the latent talent in children and bring it to the forefront by providing opportunities. She recalled that as a result of her hard work and contribution, many people are leading a respectable life in different strata of society today.

The school students prayed. Teacher Jessie read out the details of Lakshmi's career journey. Teacher Pragya, School Development Committee President Narayan, Vice President Jayashree, parents, students of the school, and alumni were present on the occasion.

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