Meet Kathiresan Moorthy, a one-of-a-kind primary school teacher who’s making waves with his super cool teaching methods.
Talk about a tough start – this man had to retake his Bahasa Melayu SPM exam seven times!
But he turned things around big time, snagging a spot in the top five of the 2023 Malaysia Teacher Prize, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.
Kathiresan, who’s now 38, didn’t let those early setbacks stop him. At 24, he finally aced that pesky exam and started his journey in education.
Fast forward to today, and Kathiresan’s all about shaking things up in the classroom.
He’s got this neat teaching tool called “Tapak Kaki Kathi,” made from stuff that most people throw away.
And guess what? It’s helping his students kill it in netball.
He’s not just stopping there – his “8 Konstruk Kathi” teaching kit is like a game-changer, making reading fun and effective.
While he’s busy working on a sports science doctorate, Kathiresan’s also sharing his wisdom with about 400 teachers in Pahang.
He’s big on making sure lessons are all about the students and that teachers keep evolving.
This guy’s a real-life example of not giving up, and now he’s inspiring SPM students and fellow teachers with his never-say-die attitude.
