Shova Banerjee

I am Shova Banerjee and my teaching space is at 70/A Shyampukur Street. This is an old part of Kolkata, 700004, and the house has been in my family for a long time. I decided to use some of the extra rooms to teach local kids. It’s a very traditional setup. The ceilings are high and the windows are large, which helps with the breeze. I don't have any staff or assistants. It is just me working with the students who come by every day. We sit on the floor sometimes or use the old tables I have. It’s very much a home-based thing. I started doing this after I retired from my regular job because I couldn't just sit idle. I know most of the families on Shyampukur Street, so the kids who come here are often the children of people I’ve known for decades. We don't use much technology, just pens, paper, and the textbooks. I think there is a lot of value in just reading and writing things down clearly. The atmosphere is quiet, away from the main road noise. It is just a simple way to spend the afternoon, passing on what I know to the younger generation. There is no rush here. We take our time with each lesson. It is rewarding to see the children gain confidence in their work over time without pressure.