Journey of a visionary who is shaping future Mrs Shalini Gauba

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Mother’s Day is one of the most treasured day of the year although we value her presence and love throughout. Today, on this special day we are delighted to present the story of yet another beautiful mom who is an inspiration and shaping young lives. Mrs. Shalini Gauba, The Honorary Director Principal and Founder of the iDiscoveri Preschool Sector 46 Gurgaon. She is an alumni of the Holy Child School in New Delhi and after doing her graduation from Miranda House, Delhi University went on to do her M.A and then her Bachelors in Education.

After serving many years in the education industry as a teacher and headmistress launched her preschool in Naraina Vihar Delhi with the name Tender Steps.

The year 2005 was a big milestone in her life, Mrs. Shalini Gauba laid the foundation of IDISCOVERI PRESCHOOL in sector 46 Gurgaon, Innaugrated and opened the doors of this early childhood learning campus on the 07th day of July in the year 2007.(07-07-07).

Mrs. Shalini Gauba specializes in Curriculum Development, her professional persona has many qualities like teacher education, leader ship and creativity in education. Mrs. Shalini Gauba firmly believed in enhancing a child’s personality, learning skills, and confidence.

So let’s talk to Mrs. Shalini Gauba and here her story.

Mrs. Shalini Gauba at her Preschool.

1. Shaping early years of a child is a very crucial, sensitive and important phase. How did you find inspiration and idea to open Preschool?

There were a lot of reasons. But only one reason really mattered: I wanted to stay home with my children and be the primary influence in their lives.

Hence I opened a PreSchool “TENDER STEPS” in Delhi in the year 1998, Then after battling and recovering from Breast Cancer in the year 1999, I found that there were a lot of fragmented local players, and not focused on Early Childhood. Parents understood the need for a more organic way of educating their children.

There was nothing more satisfying than educating young minds and Involving yourself in it alongside. Hence I decided to shift to Gurgaon in the year 2007 with the iDiscoveri Preschool at Sector 46.

2. Once a woman enters the phase of motherhood, Her relatives and known keep raising the question on her professional life how will you manage your work now? You are a mom and a brand owner how do you manage the same. Were there challenges for you too?

Yes, the challenges were ample. Initially, after marriage I did not work but I thought in spite of getting a degree in education, I was wasting time sitting at home. I gathered courage of realizing that I can balance work and my home and my children. I got back to teaching in a school nearby so that I can reach home as soon as my children came back from their school.

I then opened a Preschool in my home in the year 1998, I suffered a major blow with Breast Cancer, But my family, friends and MY HUSBAND supported me and I was back to work again. Initially, my work capacity had reduced but my passion for my work did not let me stop and I moved ahead with passion.

3.When you come to your school or office and if you see a child needs some extra help or support how do you manage and how does the motherhood experience you implement here.

If I sence at work that a child needs extra help or support, I observe that particular child for some time in the outdoors and in the classroom. I then with the mentors take out various ways to handle the concern areas keep the parents in the loop.

We suggest the way forward and regular meeting with parents, talking to them and finding means to help the child to move forward. Also first born was premature child of 3 pounds in the 7th month in the year 1988. At that time there was not much Medical Science or Google to help me. I had devised my own means and ways in consultation with the Doctors for his milestones and gross and fine motor skills and his writing skills where he used to write a “b” as “d” and vice versa.

I had the confidence of using different ways with my own child which would take him forward. You need a lot of patience to do all this, and today he is a renowned lawyer.

Mrs. Shalini Gauba with her two Kids.

4. Many believe motherhood is a full-stop to a professional life what’s your take on it?

MOTHER:- It is said Mother is a Protector, Disciplinarian and a Friend to her child. Motherhood is NOT for giving up your dreams as a mother can BALANCE everything in her Life.

THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO BALANCE THE BEAUTY of THEIR DREAMS

She truely inspire !

5.IDiscoveri is a brand and we have seen you have achieved great success over the years please share your success mantra with us? Please advice our readers on getting work life balance?

Thank you so much, for the recognition to the iDiscoveri Preschool at Sector 46 Gurgaon. The mantra behind the success is the passion for the work and being positive in every situation. For me to make my Preschool a success I have just worked on feedback and being available in the reach of parents, teachers, and support staff. We are for children in early years, Hence we create a very happy environment with our team which percolates down the line and shows in our work.

To be positive and happy, definitely brings a work life balance. Struggles do come in but my suggestion is:- Keep on going with faith and you will be able to achieve your goals.

To build a brand was my dream and with wishes and blessings of everyone including my family, I have achieved my dream.

6. Please advice mothers and women looking to pursue in early education? Does I Discoveri has any such facility that provides a teacher training program.

According to me, Early Education is the most beautiful progression as young mothers also learn to deal with challenges they are facing with their own children. I have a lot of mentors coming from the corporate background taking training from me, as I am a CERTIFIED TRAINER also and mentoring our Little Stars.

With our training, they get so many answers to their own personal questions also. Education is the most Nobel Professions.

Yes to update, We are shortly introducing a Professional Teacher Training Course, which is being designed for mothers who would like to come and join us and Understand Child Psychology.

It has been a great pleasure as our son got to study under the staunch leadership and values of Mrs. Shalini Gauba for over a period of 1 year. And we got to witness the wonderful work done by her for the kids and their overall development.

Well, this was all about a wonderfully talented Mompreneur who loves her workplace, kids and work seamlessly without compromise at all. To know more about her Preschool do click here

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Comments

Ruchi Verma

March 1, 2020 at 5:31 pm

She is not only doing a great job but also inspiring through her journey to all of us!!

Jhilmil Bhansali

March 2, 2020 at 10:02 am

Early years are very important for a child and glad to know the way Mrs. Shalini is shaping it up!

Richa MIna

March 2, 2020 at 10:34 am

That’s a very great way of developing the minds and personalities of young minds. great initiative Mrs. Shalini. Thumbs up for your amazing work.

Dr Bushra

March 2, 2020 at 11:22 am

Shalini Journey is inspiring and motivating and how beautifully she manages everything is impressive

Judy Morris

March 2, 2020 at 2:37 pm

That is an insiring journey of Mrs. Shalini Gauba.. iDiscovery is a great brand in education.

Amrit kaur

March 2, 2020 at 4:40 pm

Yes i agree that we need to keep faith and focus on goals. Slowly we achieve goals with positivity.

Dipika Singh

March 2, 2020 at 5:00 pm

Glad to know the journey of the personality you have shared here, Mrs. Shalini Gupta. It is so relatable to connect to the aspiring journey like this.