Teacher Sheeja Ajayan has won the ‘CHALK 2026’ State-Level Award for outstanding contributions to inclusive education, which brings together children with special needs and general students. Sheeja, an educator at ‘Spells and Stories’, was selected as the Best Inclusive Pre-School Teacher. The award distribution took place during a grand ceremony held at Jain University, Kochi.
The award was instituted as part of the ‘CHALK 2026′ State-Level Teachers’ Conference, jointly organized by Kochi’s Prayatna Child Development Centre and Jain Deemed-to-be University. Sheeja Ajayan received this recognition for rendering exemplary service by providing equal consideration and excellent support to all types of children in classrooms.
Awards for other institutions and teachers who demonstrated outstanding inclusive initiatives were also distributed during the event. The award presentation was held in the presence of Dr. Joseph Sunny Kunnassery, Founder and Chairman of Prayatna, along with prominent personalities from educational and social sectors. Attendees noted that such recognitions will serve as a great inspiration for teachers to move forward with more strength in the field of inclusive education.
