Everybody has a favorite teacher in their life, who even after so many years we can never forget. Their advices are as if etched in our minds. Their unwavering support has played a detrimental role in our lives. But some teachers are more than teachers, being explicit teachers, role models for us, & instigating a change. This Teacher’s Day special edition blog, we look into the inspiring journeys of Gujarat’s teachers. We will also look into the journeys of some of the big education institutes. Primarily, what led their founders aka teachers to start their own coaching centers which have now become big names.

Let’s dive straight.

Gujarat’s teachers that are spearheading a reform. 

Meet the teachers, who are not just great at teaching but are driving a change with their exemplary cause. They are definitely setting an example for their students.

From the likes of Aditi Malli, to Vaishali, a Gujarati living abroad, teaching Gujarati online. These women are facilitating a change in the teaching field. Besides business, Gujaratis do have a knack of teaching also. 🙂

Aditi Mali – teacher-cum-urban farmer.

Let’s meet Aditi Mali, who is a hands-on teacher cum urban farmer. While teaching Urban Agriculture in acclaimed colleges of Ahmedabad, she realized a lack of understanding regarding the food system. Her students were not able to establish the connection between what they were learning. And thus, the idea of setting up an Organic microgreens – Mali Greens came into her mind. 

Today, Mali Greens is one of the biggest producers of Organic Baby Greens in Gujarat. It is growing at the rate of 150%. Aditi has proved that she is an excellent teacher and an entrepreneur, beautifully blending theory with practical knowledge.

Vaishali A. Patel – founder of Sanskar Teaching

Up next meet Vaishali Patel, who is a Gujarati, living in the States. Moving abroad in an English-speaking country, having her own kids, she did not want her kids to miss out on the Gujarati culture. And realized there are many parents like her who did not want their kids to forget the Gujarati language & sanskar. 

She founded Sanskar Teaching, an online teaching platform to teach Gujarati and Hindi. With the academy name – Sanskar, it perfectly resonates with Vaishali’s idea, to connect kids with Gujju culture & never forget their sanskar. 

An interesting activity she has is – “Dada-ba”, where students have to talk with their grandparents in Gujarati. The grandparents’ reaction when their grandkids talk in Gujarati is more than priceless. 

Vaishali’s pedagogy has definitely proven that there can be a fun-loving way to connect kids with their roots. Making $350k per year, she is an excellent example of a teacher with a cause making more than thousand bucks. She is definitely making Gujarat proud.

That was about teachers who were bringing about a change. Moving on, let’s meet some educators who have been great influencers in the lives of students -PAN India. 

The heroes behind these successful coaching classes and their inspiring journeys. 

Tuition classes have become a part and parcel of a student’s life. Little do we know that big names in education started with just a few students. Their passion for teaching fueled their growth, and led those teachers to achieve big and do a lot for the society. 

From science institutes like Allen, Akash to Commerce Institutes like Navkar. From fast-growing institutions like Keystone Universe of Education to Bothra Classes, their efforts to help achieve students is unmatched. 

The real-heroes are those teachers-turned-founders who despite the challenges, worked for the welfare of the students. They didn’t give up, and played an exceptional role in assisting millions of young aspirants. 
Here’s an insightful perspective of Principal Educator of Shree Institute: 

“At Shree Institute, we believe education goes beyond marks; it’s about nurturing responsibility, time management, and dedication. Our approach is to inspire a genuine love for learning, fostering a supportive environment where students feel empowered to take charge of their actions. We understand the pressures of academics and extracurriculars, and we aim to guide, not dictate—shaping lives with empathy, not fear.”

Akash & Allen Institutes

You will be amazed to know that both Aakash and Allen Institutes were founded in the same year – 1988.

Aakash Institute 

Aakash was founded by J.C. Chaudhari, an alum of Birla Institute of Technology and a notable teacher and principal. After he retired, he opened the first Aakash institute, which primarily focused on coaching of medical entrance exams. The first batch had only a handful of 12 students.

Under J.C. Chaudhary’s leadership, Aakash became one of the most trusted names in coaching, serving millions of students across India. It grew steadily and expanded its offerings to include engineering entrance exams like the IIT-JEE.

Allen Career Institute

While Allen Career Institute was started in Kota, Rajasthan, and founded by the Maheshwari brothers. They derived the name ‘Allen’ from their father Shri Laxmi Narayan Maheshwari initials – ‘L.N.’

Allen began with a small batch of just eight students focused on preparing students for the IIT-JEE. They later also introduced coaching for medical entrance exams like NEET. Allen’s success in producing top-ranking students led to rapid expansion.

Today, they have over 5L+ students enrolled, and are reputed for producing successful candidates in competitive exams. Over the years, these institutes have become synonyms to success, having assisted lakhs of students in achieving glory & making India proud.

Time to wrap it up,

So these were the inspiring stories of some of the teachers, who have led the society towards a better future. Their achievements have definitely brought in great glory to the entire nation. A big salute to them and all our teachers for helping us shape who we are today. You are our true heroes.

Happy Teacher’s Day to all the teachers! And keep reading more such interesting blogs on Gujpreneur.com.