Meet Radha Rajesh, teacher using Messi and real-life stories to explain biology

Times of India Saturday 05 September 2026, 05:21 UTC By TOI Education 1 min read

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Biology teacher Radha Rajesh of New Horizon Public School, Bengaluru, has been selected for the National Teachers’ Award 2026, representing CISCE. Known for connecting classroom concepts with real-life examples, she uses cases involving Parkinson’s disease, Lionel Messi and Michael Schumacher to make Biology relatable. Rajesh combines technology, AI, projects and hands-on learning while emphasising critical thinking and source evaluation.

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