Riva Adhikari, holds a Master’s degree in Sociology. Her academic journey, however, was not without challenges. Though her family encouraged her to pursue an MBA, Riva chose to follow her own interest in Sociology. The shift was not easy, but it strengthened her confidence in standing up for what she believes is right. Her professional experiences include volunteering at schools and completing a three month internship at Everest Bank. These experiences strengthened her adaptability and discipline.
Her childhood was filled with meaningful learning experiences. She remembers feeling shy and isolated during her early school days, often too scared to speak, but her teachers noticed. With patience and empathy, they encouraged her to participate in group activities and school programmes, and their kindness slowly helped her step out of her comfort zone. She deeply values the compassion they showed, and drawing from those experiences, she believes students learn best when they feel appreciated. As a student, she admired teachers who never belittled students and understood the power their words carry. She now strives to carry forward the compassion, and dedication her teachers showed her.
She believes educational change is crucial in rural areas, where opportunity must be strengthened the most. For her, teaching is not simply a profession but a responsibility to believe in students without doubting them, to start from the basics, and help unlock each child’s full potential. She hopes to earn respect not through authority, but through patience and understanding. At the core, she wants her students to feel the same gratitude toward her that she feels for her own teachers. As a Saathi Teacher, she envisions a classroom where children feel safe and confident enough to let their guard down and grow.
