Media Eye May 30, 2021Good Samaritans emerge from all walks of life when a difficult situation arises. However, none would have a more profound influence on young minds than the selfless initiatives of a teacher who moulds the next generation.
Shirley Pillai, the petite principal of Powai English High School, has done just that. When parents of her wards could not pay their fees after the Covid pandemic-induced lockdowns ravaged family incomes, she swung into action in a quiet and dignified manner. Working community platforms and using social media, she raised Rs.40 lakh from corporate houses and individuals.
