Teacher Portrait – Mr Ashok

Born and raised in a village in the Cumbum Valley, surrounded by Western Ghats in the Theni district of Tamilnadu, Mr Ashok from the PE Department was brought up. Coming from a family with an agricultural background, Mr Ashok was the first of his family’s graduates, and was taken care of and supported by his parents and family. Being passionate and interested in sports since his childhood, Mr Ashok picked up a Master of Physical Education, with a first class with distinction from YMCA College of Physical Education and Sports, and MS University in 2010. We reached out to Mr Ashok to find out more about his history and his thoughts about the future.

Many studies show that physically active people can avoid health risk factors – Mr Ashok, PE Teacher 

Following his education history, Mr Ashok began working with PE and Hockey at different schools in both Tamilnadu and Karnataka in 2010. After exploring different opportunities, he had the pleasure to join TISB in April 2014 and has now completed 8 years. “I am so proud to teach PE, teaching health and fitness to younger generations, it is so important for their healthier lifestyle”, says Mr Ashok, who is happy about working and living at TISB, a high standard school that always sets a new and good learning experience in the beautiful campus landscape. “Spreading health and fitness awareness to students and seeing them leading the healthy lifestyle is so proud of my work.”  

Since being a teacher, and especially a PE teacher, Mr Ashok is really pleased to have more students back at school. “I am extremely happy that students are back to school, observing the students really enjoying sports with their friends and taking part in various sports activities”, says Mr Ashok, who is happy to have an opportunity to finally be able to be physically active after such a long time of COVID. “Health is the most precious thing in life and yet we often take it for granted. Without health we have nothing. Be grateful for your health”, says Mr Ashok and explain how studies show the importance of physical activity and how it helps people to avoid health risk. As such he encourages students, as well as other people, to stay active: “Do exercise at least three hours a week.”  

A quick Q&A with Mr Ashok 

What is your favourite food?  
South Indian food, especially Tamilnadu -Ghee Pongal. 

What is your favourite music? 
Illayaraja songs. 

What is your favourite movie?  
Tamil movies. 

What is your favourite animal?  
Dog.  

What is your favourite colour?  
Blue. 

What is your favourite hobby?  
I love gardening – seeing flowers and herbs growing is so satisfying. Cycling – one of my favourite activities and I enjoy it the most.