Talking about how embracing people with diverse backgrounds is the need of the hour today and how our education system needs to transform in order to truly embrace diversity. An educator for four decades, including 25 years in international education, Jyothi Thyagarajan believes education should go beyond intellectual development. She studied English Literature at Hindu College and Mass Communication with a focus on journalism. Realizing her passion for education, she completed a B.Ed from Delhi University.

As a Literature teacher, she connects texts to human nature and global issues. She is a Cambridge accredited IGCSE Examiner and an IB certified teacher. A trained TESMC tutor, she has conducted many teacher workshops. Certified for CIS school inspections, she integrates best global practices into her work.

Her professional journey includes attending the Programme for Strategic Leadership at IIMAhmedabad and modules from Principal's Training Centre, London. Awarded the Indu Chowfin Award for Excellence in Teaching, she believes educators can shape the world by creating learning opportunities that align with students' interests and passions. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx