A Tribute by ITC Junction | Integral Training Centre | Aambal Tamil Sangam
Compiled & Introduced by Dr. Ravi Govindaraj
Lighting Minds, Living Values – The Teacher Who Inspires by Example
Few teachers truly embody the sacred essence of “Aasiriyam Arappani” — the noble service of teaching as a path of righteousness.
Dr. R. Brindhavathi, Assistant Professor in the Department of Tamil at Sri Krishnaswamy College for Women, Anna Nagar, Chennai, has been one such guiding light — nurturing intellect, discipline, and human values in her students for over a decade.
🎓 Academic Journey – A Scholar’s Path
Dr. Brindhavathi’s educational journey began under the loving guidance of her mother, who encouraged her to pursue higher studies in Tamil.
After completing her schooling, she joined the Mayilam Sri Math Sivagnanabalaya Swamigal Tamil College, where her professors’ inspiring lectures kindled her deep love for the Tamil language.
Driven by this passion, she pursued her M.A. in Tamil at the University of Madras.
It was here that her revered mentor, Dr. Ilacharam, sowed the seed of her life’s mission — to become a university professor through the UGC JRF examination.
Her dedication bore fruit early; she cleared the UGC JRF during her postgraduation and went on to complete her Ph.D. at the same university — a milestone that marked the beginning of her luminous teaching career.
🧑🏫 Teaching Career – A Decade of Dedication
For the past 12 years, Dr. Brindhavathi has been serving as a Tamil Professor at Sri Krishnaswamy College for Women, Anna Nagar.
She sees teaching not as a profession but as a form of worship and nation-building.
True to Bharathi’s vision “Enniya Mudithal Vendum”, she ensures that every student under her care achieves academic excellence — often guiding her classes to 100% results year after year.
Her classrooms are vibrant hubs of creativity where students express themselves through:
- Debates, poetry, and essays
- Speech competitions
- Art and cultural events
She encourages every student — especially the shy and hesitant — to speak, write, draw, and discover their potential.
💡 Leadership & Student Development Roles
Dr. Brindhavathi’s commitment extends far beyond the classroom:
- Coordinator (2015–2021) – Red Cross Society (Youth Wing), where she organized:
- Awareness camps
- Blood donation drives
- Medical camps promoting social responsibility among students.
- Coordinator (2022–Present) – Skill Development Centre, conducting:
- Career guidance sessions
- Workshops for competitive exams
- Skill training programs to enhance employability.
- State-level Coordinator – “Naan Mudhalvan” initiative by the Tamil Nadu Government, bridging the gap between education and employability, inspiring hundreds of students to identify their strengths.
Her belief is simple yet profound:
“A teacher must not only teach for the present but prepare students for the future.”
🏆 Contributions & Achievements
- Guided hundreds of students to secure top university ranks.
- Served as a mentor and motivator, helping young women pursue higher studies and government positions.
- Conducted numerous guest lectures, training sessions, and workshops on Tamil literature, language skills, and ethics.
- Consistently recognized by peers and students as one of the most dedicated Tamil educators in Chennai.
Her approach combines academic excellence with emotional intelligence — creating confident, compassionate learners.
💖 Philosophy & Inspiration
Dr. Brindhavathi lives by the belief that “Education is not information; it is transformation.”
Her mission is to ensure that every student becomes a self-reliant, responsible citizen who carries Tamil’s moral and cultural light wherever they go.
She says with humility and conviction:
“Being a teacher is my choice,
But inspiring others to learn — that’s my destiny.”
