Kshitij Pawar, an alum of Akanksha KCTVN school in Pune, is an art teacher for children in grades K-2. Once a shy and curious child with a love for art and math, Kshitij now inspires young minds by encouraging them to explore colors, forms, and self-expression. His approach to teaching art is creative and hands-on — making short instructional videos, showcasing step-by-step processes, and ensuring children learn through fun, engaging methods. “As a teacher, you have to be creative and mindful, you have to figure out new interesting ways for children to learn, and because I am an alum, I know certain things about how to make learning interesting.”

Guided by his own experiences as a student, Kshitij is passionate about passing on his knowledge and helping children solve problems with patience and creativity. Looking ahead, he plans to pursue a Master’s in Art and work towards organizing installations, competitions, and exhibitions to show his students how art connects to everyday life.