Sneha who contributed as a language and communication specialist in the department for 15 months, left us last week to pursue an opportunity overseas. This is the second time in two years we are losing a valuable person, both because of changes that were beyond their control.
Sneha sang most of the time during her involvement with children, because her melodious voice comforted and stimulated children. She introduced us to sing during our morning prayer time. I found her skills of teaching highly commendable. She was brief, crisp, and precise when she presented journal articles or a topic for discussion. She organised the academic sessions in the department and encouraged all of us to take turns in presenting topics for advanced learning. She did all of this cheerfully and thoughtfully.
We would miss Sneha because, she often encouraged us to remain cheerful and collaborative through her friendly and affirming disposition.
Sneha maintained her academic interest by conducting a pilot cross sectional study on children with Down syndrome to identify the spectrum of their clinical and learning profile in order to classify them into subgroups. There were several occasions when Sneha took initiative for social gatherings and celebrations. She added flavour to the children in the play group and Early Learning Centre by her creative ideas for play and group interaction.
We wish Sneha had stayed for a longer period! She would hopefully turn the opportunity at her new work place into an advantage for her colleagues!
M.C.Mathew(text and photo0
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