Shree Satkanyamati Secondary School, Panchpokhari Thangpal Rural Municipality-05, Gunsa

Joshana Byanjankar is a storyteller at heart, using her skills to bridge communities and amplify voices. As a Trainee at ActionAid Nepal, she spent a year conducting field visits, gathering impactful stories, and ensuring seamless documentation for reports. From maintaining correspondence records to managing the Child Sponsorship database, her role was rooted in organization and engagement. She also brought stories to life through translation, photography, and videography, highlighting her dedication to meaningful communication.

Before stepping into this role, Joshana worked as a Teaching Assistant at the International Child Resources Institute Nepal (2019–2020), where she gained hands-on experience in education and child development. Whether in the classroom or the field, her work reflects a deep commitment to social impact and community-driven storytelling.

Joshana’s personal background has significantly shaped her values and aspirations. During her childhood, she faced a major setback when she had to miss school in grade 4 due to her family’s financial and social challenges. This experience created a significant gap in her education but also instilled in her a deep appreciation for the transformative power of education. After about a year and a half, she returned to school, determined to catch up and excel. This period taught her that education is not just about acquiring knowledge but also about personal growth, building relationships, and developing resilience. Her journey has fueled her commitment to ensuring that other children, especially those in rural areas, do not face similar barriers to education.

Joshana’s inspiration to become a teacher stems from her most memorable teacher, her Nepali teacher, whose attributes stood out among the 50 teachers at her school. She was deeply inspired by this teacher’s effective communication, adaptability, positive reinforcement, and enthusiasm. Joshana aspires to emulate these qualities in her own teaching, particularly in engaging with students and creating a supportive learning environment. She believes in the transformative power of education, especially in rural areas, and is passionate about serving as a Saathi teacher in rural public schools. Her goal is to make a significant impact on the lives of children with fewer opportunities, understanding the unique challenges faced by rural communities, and approaching her work with empathy and compassion.

Joshana’s teaching philosophy is rooted in continuous improvement and adaptability. She envisions herself, after 10 years of teaching, as an educator who shares knowledge, embraces new technologies, and values student feedback. She emphasizes the importance of staying flexible and open to change in an evolving educational landscape.