Mentor de los Mentores

(Mentor of All Mentors)

Mr. Martin Coogan (VP-Academics): Mentor of All Mentors

In the Odyssey, Mentor was Odysseus' friend who was in charge of Odysseus' son Telemachus, and of the palace when Odysseus left for the Trojan war.[1]

Mentor in English means someone who imparts wisdom and shares knowledge with a less experienced colleague.

A mentor inspires and challenges.
A mentor encourages and has practical plans for dealing with professional dilemmas.
A mentor helps in realizing an organization's mission and vision.
A mentor is both a leader and a follower.

Mentor in my school means everyone getting a shot at leading the others towards excellence, and behind each one of us is the mentor of all mentors-- Mr. Martin Coogan.

He is a disbeliever of mediocrity. He challenged the conventions of the past and raised the bar high enough to challenge our levels of aspiration and expectation.

I am what I am as a teacher now because of him. We share the same strong work ethic.

This man, aside from being clever, hardworking and highly productive, has an uncanny knack for paying attention to details. He sees every nook, thus avoiding possible mishaps. He assigns work and follows through; gives us constant heads-up to accomplish targets within the prescribed time. He is always excited to introduce new educational trends, hence making sure that we stay out of the cave. Most of all, he understands unintentional blunders, praises results, and recognizes our efforts and achievements.

Mr. Martin, mentor of all mentors, my mentor, you are a SUPERSTAR!

1.  Homer. Odyssey, Book II

Sujit Sukumaran - DIScoverable ABILITY

"Every person who is created differently is blessed with a kiss from God in the way of individuality." --Sujit Sukumaran, TEDx Al Ain 2012

                                                       
"The next time you see someone with disability, please don't look.  Go down to that person and encourage him for you don't know how much it means to him to be accepted.  We don't need sympathy; we don't need empathy.  We just need to be a part of you on the same side of the table."


Sujit Sukumaran is an accomplished HR professional who has suffered CP Dipligia.  At TEDxAlAin 2012 he shared his wonderful journey with the audience.


Here is what a former competitor has to say about Sujit:


 "A good speaker, gifted debater & Grand Champion of Extempore Speeches in the Middle East.  I have always looked at this young man with awe, amazement and admiration for all that he has accomplished at such a young age.  I know this first hand as I have been handed down a humbling defeat many times in the battle of competition.  And thanks to him I have learnt much.  Seeing him on TEDx is truly a great pleasure and I am sure he will inspire many through his message."


Alhamdulillah, I was lucky having witnessed this special man's nineteen minutes of inspirational and life-changing talk.