Teachers play a very pivotal role in moulding the minds and characters of our children. Their relentless efforts to feed knowledge that can last for a lifetime make them stand out as the most selfless individuals whom the world will always need.
Sir Deochand Bridgemohan
One such teacher who has been going beyond the call of duties to ensure that his students are well rounded is Sir Deochand Bridgemohan.
Bridgemohan was born on the 1st of September 1993, at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) to parents Kubrajie and Prem Bridgemohan. He is the smallest of three boys and grew up in Eccles, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
Reflecting on his childhood, Bridgemohan said that he was always a bubbly person. Every time his parents missed him, the young man stated that he was always interacting or socializing with friends and neighbours.
He attended the Eccles Nursery and Primary after which, he was awarded a spot at the Diamond Secondary School.
“Education was always my thing, and moving to higher levels; I will continue to do. I am always willing to work, and all my teachers admire me for that since I was always called “the good boy” during my academic life,” Bridgemohan said.
“I was task with many responsibilities such as head prefect, debating, head of the Green Club Society, student representative on the Diamond Secondary School board, and 5 years, I have participated in the Ministry of Education Region 4 children’s Mashramani Competition with entry to Dramatic poetry and always came in with good position.”
In 2012, Bridgemohan completed his secondary education and graduated as the best student and the most cooperative student. He immediately applied to teach at a popular private school on the East Bank of Demerara.
In January 2017, Bridgemohan’s life was shattered into a thousand pieces after hearing that his mother died. Despite the grieve and depression, he picked up those pieces and put his life together.
“Teaching was always my dream, and I have been a teacher for 8 years, and I am continuing to mould the nation’s mind by sharing every knowledge I have gained,” Bridgemohan said while adding that he currently teaches at the St Margaret’s Primary School.
Over the years, there has been a surge in violence against teachers, but for this young educator, it does not deter him one bit but instead, it pushes him to do his best.
“Being a teacher now in the government institution, I have heard and seen a lot of violence, be it verbally and physically. This is what teachers faced every day on a daily basis.”
He added, “But for me, I am not going to give up; I always encourage my colleagues to do their best. We work for the growth and development of our future generations. Let us put all negativity behind our backs and continue to lift our heads high and walk the road of positivity.”
The 27-year-old said that education is vital for any working environment and sees teaching as a lifelong career.
“I am thankful for the following persons in my life who have continued positively to my growth in education. Ms. Yvonne Ghirms Jennifer Lall, Ms. Vidya Bodram, Ms. Bartie Seelall, Sir Trevor Samaroo, and Ms. Lesmaine Collins (Headteacher at Diamond Secondary). Sunita Durga and Ms. Johnson and Ms. Budram. Special thanks to my spiritual leader and motivator, Pandit Danesh Prashad. To all my students, past and present, my words to you guys are, to the world, I might be a teacher, but to you, my students, you are my heroes. You should always remember, don’t give up; the road to success is never easy because the journey is hard, but the destination will surely be fruitful. Be safe all; stay safe; protect yourselves; love yourselves, and don’t give up.”
Sir Bridgemohan is presently engaged in volunteering, where he teaches the children in Grove/Diamond every Saturday free of cost.
“My dream was always to become a teacher, and here I am as a proud teacher of this beautiful land of ours. I will continue to work to the best of my ability to help the nation’s children, who now is my number 1 priority.”
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- Deochand Bridgemohan
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- Sir Bridgemohan on a school tour with his pupils
Deochand hopes to complete his Bachelor’s Degree in Education by 2025 and use it for the betterment of the education sector.
