I am a Principal.
Managing the school, the staff, and the children,
My work is my inspiration.
Classes, examinations, and admissions,
Sometimes, I take strict actions.
I make the rules and I lead by example,
To build careers, I take informed decisions.
Staying strict yet being kind,
I always keep personal interests behind.
My students are the future of India,
And I keep that in mind.
Many responsibilities keep me busy,
To do the right thing for my school, I am always ready.
I am a Principal.
Today is edition #7 of #WomenAtWork, a regular photo feature on this blog. Read the inaugural post to know more.
Mrs. Gita Srivastava is the headmistress of a school in Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh. I am happy that I am getting a chance to feature her on this blog today.
happiness and food 
V true Parul . Hats off to Principal mam
LikeLike
🙂 thanks!
LikeLike
Responsibilities first and interests later… great respect for this inspiring lady! 🙂
LikeLike
Yes, same feelings this side 🙂
LikeLike
I’ve admired principals the way I have admired doctors. Such important, responsible positions both and some of them carry it off with real aplomb.
Nice little poem there to capture the daily grind 🙂
LikeLike
Agree! Such a hard job and needs so much to do. Thank you, Shailaja!
LikeLike
It’s getting harder and harder for educationists to do their job. I admire teachers and Principals.
LikeLike
So true. Thanks for stopping by, Corinne.
LikeLike
I find Principals always intimidating. Perhaps because I’ve always been the troublemaker at school 😛
But I sure admire the way you’ve captured the daily activities that she engages in.
LikeLike
Ha ha! You can be naughty buy not troublemaker. You are such a nice guy 🙂
Thanks, Sid!
LikeLike
I love these posts from you…I love these stories of women in ordinary lives who are all extraordinary…Keep sharing them Parul…we need it
LikeLike
Thank you, Nabanita 🙂
LikeLike
This reminds me of our Principal Ma’am!!! As kids, we were all really scared of her and admired her at the same time.
LikeLike
Ha ha! Yeah – the terrorizing principal of every school. 😉 thanks Madhavi!
LikeLike
Principals have to be real strict since they are responsible for so many aspects of the school. When I was in the primary classes and used to miss school, my father always had this habit of addressing the leave applications to the Principal and to get those applications signed by her was the hardest part. So I began writing the leave applications on my own free to address those to the class teachers.
LikeLike
Principals hold such important position of responsibility. It made me remember my principal, she was friendly and would interact with kids as well as she had a very strong voice to scare you out.
LikeLike
Belated thanks Roli beta and everyone…I am happy and will be happy and making everyone happy
LikeLike
Never ever think of the role they play. When in school I always used to fear the principal. Was of the opinion that all they did was shout at kids. But I know now that the role they play is vital for the school to function and for us to learn.
LikeLike