My K12 Story, Journey So Far : Dr. Shauli Mukherjee, Director at Adamas University

SHARING AN INSPIRING AND EVENTFUL JOURNEY OF DR. SHAULI MUKHERJEE – A PASSIONATE EDUCATIONIST WHO IS COMMITTED TO DRIVE THE COMPELLING AND MUCH NEEDED SHIFT FROM A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL EDUCATION SYSTEM BASED ON THE INDUSTRIAL FACTORY MODEL OF PRODUCTIVITY TO A CREATIVE, INNOVATIVE, PERSONALIZED, HAPPY AND FULFILLING FORM OF EDUCATION.

• DR. SHAULI MUKHERJEE – THE JOURNEY SO FAR

With a purposeful career in the education space spanning over more than 20 years, Dr. Shauli Mukherjee has dedicated her life towards promotion of child-centric and activity-oriented education. A passionate educationist and a thought leader with a background of setting up and leading new age K- 12 schools, Dr. Mukherjee had been the Founder Principal of Adamas World School and STEM World School, the first STEM school in West Bengal. Under her inspiring leadership, STEM World School had been ranked and awarded as the 2nd best International Day School in West Bengal by Education World. Dr. Mukherjee ardently believes that the purpose of meaningful education is to develop lifelong learners, creative thinkers and responsible global citizens who are confidently equipped to face the challenges of an uncertain and constantly unfolding future. All through her career in education, Dr. Mukherjee had actively contributed to and spearheaded the process of creating a personalized, engaging and stress-free curriculum for children of all age groups. She has been awarded for being among INDIA’S TOP 50 WOMEN LEADERS IN THE EDUCATION INDUSTRY by the Academic Council of ULektz. She is associated with premiere educational organizations across India as well as globally in senior advisory capacity. As a highly prolific motivational speaker, she is regularly invited to numerous national and international conferences, summits, conclaves and events to share her insights on the futuristic and transformative role of education. She is currently working as the Director of School of Education and Dean of Students’ Affairs at Adamas University, Kolkata.

• CURRENT NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

Apart from her current role as the Director & Dean in one of the premiere universities of Eastern India, she is also the Chairperson of Departmental Student Grievance Redressal Committee for School of Education, the Vice Chairperson of Faculty Council of School of Education, one of the nominated members of University Board of Research, University Internal Complaints Committee (ICC) for matters pertaining to sexual harassment at workplace, University Internal Committee for Students with Disabilities and the Academic Council of the University. She is also the Senior Administrative Officer of University Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). Being an extremely versatile person, her expertise spans across diverse areas of work as she wears multiple hats – as the Executive Director (Curriculum) of Charles Walter’s Society for Innovation & Research (CWSIR), National Executive Member (India – East Zone) of Global Edu- Leaders Forum, Brand Ambassador & State Educational Advisor from West Bengal for Wednesday Times, National Advisor of Sports Academy Association of India, Advisory Board Member of International Internship Global University, Honorary Patron of India Power Talk, , President of National Education Council at Global Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI), , Chief – Institute – North East at IGC Indian Golf Circuit, Advisor of Global Mental Health Association (GMHA), Advisory Board Member of The Talk Room, Advisor of Prof Skills4U, Executive Director of IDYM Foundation, Advisory Board Member of MISOHE, Editorial Advisor of AGPE Research Journal, Mentor at Universal Mentors Association and Mentor On Board at Indian Women Institutional League. She is also associated with international organizations globally in senior advisory capacity which includes her being the Chairperson of the Education Board of HOPE AMBASSADORS & CHILDCARE ORGANIZATION, Nigeria, Advisory Board Member of Indo Canada Education Council, Educational Advisor to National Institute of Education, Ministry of Education, Republic of Maldives, Ambassador & Academic Advisor of Women Reform Organization, Nigeria, Special Board Advisor of Global Youth Mental Health Awareness (GYMHA) Australia, the Peace Ambassador for India for Global Peace Foundation, Dubai (UAE), the Ambassador of Commonwealth Entrepreneurs Club, United Kingdom and Mentor On Board at WOMEN INSPIRED WORLD (WIW GLOBAL).

• AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS:

She has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades including the EduExcellence Certification of Professional Achievement in Education in 2015, the Certificate of Achievement by Education Today for exemplary contribution to the field of education in 2016, the National Quality Excellence Award 2017, Consecutive Recipient of Brainfeed School Excellence Awards 2017 & 2018 as the best Infrastructure School among the top schools of West Bengal and for the best Innovative Practices, STEM Education and Academic Excellence respectively, GEM OF INDIA AWARD in 2017, National Education Leadership Award 2018 in the category of Commitment to Excellence in Education, Peerless ABP PRATIBHA SHWIKRITI Award 2019, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Award 2020 for contribution towards nation building, GURUPNISHAD SAMMAN 2020 by Charles Walter’s Society for Innovation & Research (CWSIR) and Bharatiya Ganatantra Samman Republic India Honour. The list of awards received by Dr. Mukherjee in the present year includes GURUVARYA SAMMAN, World Peace Award, NAARI TU NARAYANI SAMMAN, Award of Recognition by International Chamber of Service Industry, Outstanding Achievement Award by Rai University, Ahmedabad, International Excellent Academic Leader Award by Saksham Society, Jaipur Rajasthan, the DIGITAL CREATIVE AWARD in SHADOW 2021, Smiles4Millions Peace Award,

International EDUx ICON Award 2021 in the category of the Best Professor from West Bengal and the Award of Honour as the Dean of the Year at the International Edu Conclave & Award 2021.

• MISSION:

As a person who thrives on intrinsic motivation to touch, impact, inspire and create visible and tangible difference in the people’s lives through the transformative and ennobling power of education, Dr. Mukherjee is an extremely passionate and purpose – driven academician who has been relentlessly working in the education sector for more than past two decades to hone and nurture the creative and innovative genius and the unique talents and capabilities in the young learners. She believes that her primary responsibility as an educationist is to help enable the young learners to evolve into more confident, competent, dynamic and authentic versions of themselves who are holistically equipped to address the constantly emerging global complexities of the 21st century VUCA world.

• PHILOSOPHY OF LEADERSHIP:

Dr. Mukherjee strongly believes that a true leader is one who knows the way, shows the way and most importantly, goes the way. A leader takes people where they want to go but a great leader takes people where they don’t want to go but ought to be going. According to Dr. Mukherjee, the real role of leadership in education should never be one of command and control, rather it should be one of climate control – that is, creating a suitable climate of infinite possibilities and immense potentialities where the people would continue to evolve into the highest, truest and the very best versions of themselves.

• MESSAGE FOR TODAY’S YOUTH:

“There is absolutely no dearth of talents, capabilities and potentialities in today’s youth. Always remember that the world doesn’t care and is not changed a bit by how much you know, rather it definitely gets impacted by what you decide to do with what you know. Ask yourself that what is that one problem/ issue that you would want to solve which would create a real difference in the lives of the people around you. The answer to this question would help you to ascertain the purpose of your life. Try to create a greater purpose for all that you do and stand for. Your purpose will eventually act as a strong magnet to pull people towards your vision. Your purpose will ultimately decide your destination. Follow your passion, believe in yourself and continue to dream big – and then even sky is not the limit for you.”

Dr. Shauli Mukherjee

Director

Adamas University

Barasat – Barrackpore Rd, 24 Parganas North,

Jagannathpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700126

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