Mohana Madam - 'Modern Chapter' in Nangai Schooling

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The ever-bubbling prayer greetings, the glowing pride in announcing the co-curricular competition prize-winners, the majestic gait in her corridor walks, the persistent efforts to establish Modern School as an esteemed institution - it is monumental indeed to juggle highly demanding responsibilities of administration, classroom teaching, examination-paper corrections, travel within Chennai and across India. Maintaining emotional composure while taking tough decisions is theoretically taught today in management schools - a quality one could observe and learn from Ma’am’s stances. Essentially, she demonstrated the contextual awareness to know when to wait, when to act, when to accelerate, and when to strategize - that too with wit and grit. Dealing with innumerable issues/queries/scenarios across generations of students, parents, teachers, with patience and precision within the socio-economic-cultural context is a phenomenal art that Ma’am mastered over years of experience. What I see as the greatest hallmark of Ma’am’s leadership as a Principal is her ability to identify a potential gem and do whatever it takes to polish it into the brightest, shiniest and prettiest gem. The polishing process needs phenomenal emotional empathy, intelligent allocation of time and energy, with continued adherence to the classical core values. Be it sponsorship and resource allocation for inter-school competitions, or visionary initiatives like class-leader meetups for budding classroom leaders - the lasting memories one would have of Ma’am are her pleasant smile and sweet words. The warmth in the demeanor of Ma’am could be seen in the forgiveness of the baby-like stand-ups-and-falls in the learning processes of students, and her gentle advice resembling that of a caring elder at home. In her perfect combination of majesty and grace, Ma’am reminds me of the legendary musician D.K. Pattammal. Her ability to retain a childlike innocence and enjoy a kindergarten child’s humor makes her the crowning jewel in a necklace of multicolored beads.

For generations of students of Modern Senior Secondary School, Nanganallur, the words “Satyam Vada, Dharmam Chara” bring back cherished memories of their school days. The familiar voice of their Principal, Dr. K. Mohana, reciting the school's motto during Monday morning assemblies remains etched in their minds.

Dr. K. Mohana, former Principal of Modern Senior Secondary School and a respected educationist, attained the lotus feet recently, leaving behind a legacy of academic excellence and dedicated service.

R. Usha, former Headmistress of the school's Primary Block, described Dr. Mohana as a versatile personality who constantly encouraged teachers and students to achieve greater heights. She recalled her emphasis on professional development, cultural activities and sports. Among her notable initiatives was the organisation of a FIDE-rated chess competition, which brought wider recognition to the school.

Former students fondly remember Dr. Mohana as an approachable, caring and dedicated teacher. Many consider her among the finest educators they encountered, while her Monday morning assembly addresses and the school motto continue to hold a special place in their memories.

Dr. K. Mohana's passing marks the loss of a familiar and respected figure in Nanganallur's educational community. Her contributions to Modern Senior Secondary School and the generations of students she guided will continue to be remembered with admiration and respect.

Dr. Mohana joined the school as a Commerce and Accountancy teacher in 1990 and served as Principal from 2005 to 2020. During her tenure, she guided the institution towards several academic achievements while encouraging the overall development of students.

In 2016, the school was ranked third among the top 100 CBSE schools for Class XII Board Examination performance, with a class average of 90.5%, as reported by EducationWorld. Dr. Mohana also received the prestigious National Award to Teachers (2016), presented in New Delhi on September 5, 2017.

Mrs. Girija Suresh, former Head of the English Department at Modern Senior Secondary School, who worked closely with Dr. Mohana during her tenure as Principal, remembered her as a dedicated educator and an inspiring administrator.
Describing her as “a very dedicated and passionate Accountancy teacher,” Girija recalled her involvement in CBSE academic committees, workshops and seminars. She also highlighted Dr. Mohana's efforts to improve English communication skills among students by encouraging teachers to motivate them, introduce incentives and provide additional learning resources.
Girija described Dr. Mohana as “a good human being” who was deeply interested in spirituality and Carnatic music. She recalled her initiatives to introduce devotional activities, including Hanuman Chalisa recitation, and her enthusiasm for encouraging students beyond academics.

Dr. K. Mohana Ma’am: Majestic like the Sun and Graceful like the Moon

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Modern School Alumnus, Praneeth Srivanth, 2005-2014, currently a semiconductor industry specialist in the U.S.A.

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