Abel Pathways Podcast

S1 E16: Becoming a Teacher with Ms Prerna

This conversation explores the journey of a dedicated teacher, Ms Prerna, who shares her insights on education and the transformative power of teaching. From her early experiences as a student to her current role as an educator, she reflects on the importance of empathy, community, and continuous learning in the teaching profession. Ms Prerna emphasizes the need for mentorship and feedback in her growth as a leader and the significance of building confidence in her students.   Listening:  * Dr Feuerstein (28 cognitive strategies method) Reading:  * Mother Mary Comes for Me by Arundhati Roy * Flood by Stephen Baxter Other Recommendations:  * Taktse International School * Khelum Foundation

S1 E15: Becoming a Lawyer & Mountaineer with Puru Sharma

Lawyer, Mountaineer, and the General Manager of Alice Himalayas of Follow Alice. Puru shares his deep love and commitment to the natural world and how he shaped his career around his education, his strengths, and his passions! You can reach out to him @puru1511 Watching: Dark Reading: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari; Psycho-Cybernetics Series by Maxwell Maltz Other Recommendations: Follow Alice, KEF (Katalytic Education Foundation), Sikkim Charter School, NIMAS (National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports) , Lancaster University, UK

S1 E14: Becoming a Literature Teacher with Ms Yolmo

Ms Yolmo shares her journey of becoming a teacher, her love for teaching literature, and her insights into what middle and high school students need to thrive and find their voice.  Reading:  * Mother Mary Comes For Me by Arundhati Roy * Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Other Recommendations:  * Taktse International School * Himalayan Teacher Professional Development Foundation (HTPDF)

S1 E13: Becoming a Professor of Design with Tenzing Nyentsey

Tenzing Nyentsey is a professor of design at Anant National University and has over 19 years of professional experience spanning design, education and social innovation. He focuses on project-based learning, enabling students to build deep understanding, transferable skills and meaningful community impact.  Recommendations:  * Reggio Method & Project Zero (www.theprojectzero.org [http://www.theprojectzero.org]) * BREW (https://www.facebook.com/p/BREW-100064062782230/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/BREW-100064062782230/])  * Anant National University (https://www.anu.edu.in/faculty/tenzing-nyentsey/ [https://www.anu.edu.in/faculty/tenzing-nyentsey/])

S1 E12: Becoming a Journalist with Tshering Eden

Tshering Eden is a dedicated journalist from Sikkim who is helping to shape local journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape and making pathways to enable her to report on a national level. We discuss historical influences, cultural heritage, and the importance of local journalism. Watching:  * The Accused (movie) Reporting Recommendations:  * 101reporters.com [http://101reporters.com]  * sikkimko.com [http://sikkimko.com]  * thefederal.com [http://thefederal.com]