Teacher Portrait – Ms Bhaswati

Ms Bhaswati was born and raised in New Delhi. Being passionate in both plant biology and education, she completed a Masters in Science, majoring in Botany, and a Masters in Education at Delhi University, to then become a teacher. In the year 2000 Ms Bhaswati put her general knowledge to the test and won 12 lakh 50 thousand rupees in the first season of ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’, the Indian version of ‘Who wants to be a millionaire’. We reached out to Ms Bhaswati to find out more about her past and her hopes for the future. 

I feel most proud when I meet with ex-students and learn that they have achieved wonderful things in their life – Ms Bhaswati, HOD ESS, IGCSE Coordinator 

Ms Bhaswati has been teaching for the last 18 years and began her journey with TISB in 2008. Now being Head of the Environmental Systems and Society Department, and IGCSE Grade 10 Coordinator at TISB, Ms Bhaswati enjoys the warmth of her colleagues and the love and respect of the students. “I have worked here for so long, it is just like family”, says Ms Bhaswati, who lives on campus together with her husband and daughter.  

Ms Bhaswati is always impressed and strongly motivated by learning about her students’ achievements. She really likes being back with her students in the classrooms, hoping that one day the pandemic will just be a part of our memory. “I feel physical school is essential for young people as, apart from being in classes and learning better, they also need to be with their peers for emotional and social well-being.” 

Quick Q&A with Ms Bhaswati  

What is your favourite food? 
Stuffed parathas such as keema paratha. 

What is your favourite music? 
Maroon 5, MLTR, Bryan Adams and old Bollywood. 

What is your favourite book? 
‘Little Women’ by Louisa May Alcott. 

What is your favourite movie? 
‘Shawshank Redemption’ and ‘12 Angry Men’. 

What is your favourite animal? 
Dog. 

What is your favourite colour? 
Lavender. 

What is your favourite hobby? 
Reading as it helps me to destress.