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A
ccording to Ms. Swetha Manthena, an ideal school
is an amalgamation of modern technology and
traditional values, where academics and sports go
hand in hand, and where a child is truly happy. Samashti
International is her brainchild, through which she has been
providing holistic education to children in an invigorating
environment for the past six years.
HOLISTIC EDUCATION
Under Ms. Manthena’s administration, Samashti International
has won many awards for its exceptional contribution
to the field of education. Today, Samashti International
School is highly sought-after by many parents for its vast
and picturesque campus, state-of-the-art infrastructure,
and value-based education. Another important aspect is its
innovative teaching practices. She believes in intellectual
development as well as the physical fitness of her students.
She considers sports as an essential component of holistic
education. She firmly believes that sports not only caters to
physical fitness but also plays an essential role in instilling the
spirit of sportsmanship, teamwork, discipline, and diligence
in students. Being a sports enthusiast herself, she hopes
to do her part to see more women in sports. Apart from
sports, she emphasises that culture and moral values are
also significant. Ms. Manthena is well aware of the fact that
the right education is required to transform every child into
globally responsible citizens. Therefore, her school aims at
instilling the core values in each student right from a tender
age. She has taken care to place the best teachers who
bring out the best in every child. At Samashti International,
attention is given to the social and emotional wellbeing of a
child too.
BEYOND THE ORDINARY
Ms. Swetha Manthena has made no compromise in
providing the best infrastructure, modern amenities, and
technology to her students. Even at the time of establishing
“She emphasises
implementation
of programs
to encourage
students to
love, respect,
and appreciate
Mother Nature”
the school, she was particular about the location of the
school and wanted a place that was away from the hustle
and bustle of city life. The massive 10 acres campus of
Samashti International School at Kollur village has been
designed to provide an ideal environment to open up young
minds. Set in an idyllic location, the school offers plenty of
opportunities for a student to be close to nature.
INSPIRING A DEEP LOVE FOR MOTHER NATURE
Ms. Manthena is very particular that her students are
encouraged to care for the environment and to protect
and preserve the atmosphere. She emphasises the
implementation of nature-related programs and outdoor
classrooms to encourage students to love, respect, and
appreciate Mother Nature. She believes that caring for
Mother Earth helps foster compassion and empathy, and
makes children better human beings. She wants every
student of Samashti to be a steward of Mother Earth.
EMPOWERING AND INSPIRATIONAL
Ms. Manthena believes that her determination, coupled with
a humane approach, and her penchant for paying attention
to every small detail, is the reason behind her success.
Swetha Manthena
Bringing Happiness in the Classroom
The MD of Samashti International School, Ms. Swetha Manthena is an ambitious
and adventurous leader who has made outstanding contributions to the field of
education. She has built a colossal legacy for disseminating top-notch education
in a happy and positive environment
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