Lucknow: Fourteen years ago, when Mohit Mishra had the option of taking up a teaching job at a private school, he chose a different path. Mishra decided to work in a govt school for blind children who needed specialised support While many of his friends opted for private schools offering higher salaries.
A blind, deaf and mute student, Moin recently made headlines for scoring high marks in Class 12. Smriti Singh, who has worked in the field for 20 years, said building a strong academic foundation remains a priority. At times, we have only one laptop with a Braille keyboard for 20 students. ,” she said.
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“Money is important, but the satisfaction of seeing a disabled child move towards independence is something I value deeply,” said Mishra, who taught Sarah Moin, popularly known as Lucknow’s Helen Keller, when she was a child. Bipin Yadav, who has been associated with NAB for five years, said a shortage of teachers and limited infrastructure remained major challenges in govt schools. We divide our time according to each student’s needs, provide extra practice where required and regularly monitor assignments and progress,” he said. Anjali Yadav, who has eight years of experience, said communication remains a key challenge when working with blind children. “We work not only with the child but also with the parents to help them understand how to communicate with the child, encourage independence and continue the learning process at home,” she said.
The other awardees, Anjali Yadav, Bipin Yadav and Smriti Singh, also chose to work in govt schools for children with disabilities despite opportunities in other sectors. “With only a few teachers, we handle multiple classes and responsibilities. “Technology has made learning easier for blind students, but access remains limited. Download the TOI App.
Mishra was among four special educators associated with the Lucknow chapter of the National Association for the Blind (NAB) who were honoured by the Samajwadi Party at its Kaiserbagh office on Wednesday for their contribution to the education of disabled students and for helping them join mainstream schools.