Girish Chodankar inaugurates Montessori Teacher Training Institute at St. John’s Senior Secondary School Chennai

Goa Khabar : Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President and Former AICC Incharge of Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar inaugurated the Montessori Teacher Training Institute at St. John’s Senior Secondary School, Mandaveli, Chennai on 13th July 2026 marking a significant milestone in the institution’s continued commitment to excellence in education and teacher development.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Dr. Nalini Wilson, Correspondent & Senior Principal, and Mrs. Vineeta Roshan, Director, along with members of the school management, faculty, invited guests, and aspiring educators, making the occasion a memorable celebration of educational excellence and service.

Speaking on the occasion, Girish Chodankar underscored the pivotal role of teachers in shaping the future of every nation. He said that investing in quality teacher education is one of the most meaningful investments society can make, as well-trained and dedicated educators lay the foundation for the intellectual, emotional, and moral development of future generations.

Commending the institution’s rich legacy, Chodankar noted that for the past 57 years, St. John’s Senior Secondary School has been nurturing generations of students through academic excellence, discipline, strong values, and holistic education. He remarked that the establishment of the Montessori Teacher Training Institute represents another significant milestone in the school’s journey and will play a vital role in preparing skilled and compassionate educators for the important responsibility of early childhood education.

Chodankar congratulated Dr. Nalini Wilson, Correspondent & Senior Principal, and Mrs. Vineeta Roshan, Director, for their vision, dedication, and unwavering commitment in establishing the institute. He expressed his pleasure at being part of the inaugural ceremony and appreciated the efforts of the management in strengthening teacher education.

Extending his best wishes, Chodankar wished the management, faculty members, and aspiring teachers every success in their endeavour to nurture young minds and contribute meaningfully to nation-building through the noble profession of teaching.