KOHIMA, Sept 5: Ms. Peleno Petenilhu, an English teacher at John Government Higher Secondary School, Viswema, Kohima, has been honoured with the prestigious National Teachers’ Award 2025 by President Droupadi Murmu at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
Petenilhu has earned national recognition for her innovative teaching methods that contextualize English learning through local folktales and real-life issues. Her “Each One Teach One” initiative encourages senior students to mentor their juniors, while activities such as thematic poetry, peer reviews, mock interviews, and panel discussions foster confidence, critical thinking, and effective communication among learners.
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She has been widely appreciated for creating a joyful and empathetic classroom atmosphere, turning challenges into opportunities and empowering students to grow both academically and personally.
Congratulating her achievement, the Hon’ble Governor of Nagaland, Shri Ajay Kumar Bhalla, said, “Her contribution to nation-building by moulding so many young minds is a great source of pride and inspiration to all.”
Petenilhu’s recognition at the national stage is being celebrated across Nagaland, as her work reflects the transformative role teachers play in shaping the future of society.
