Heritage School organized a series of enriching teacher development workshops on 30th September 2025, conducted by Ms. Anju Mehta, Founder and CEO of Grow Wings – Wellness & Education, UAE. A distinguished educationist and trainer, Ms. Mehta brings with her a wealth of expertise in teacher well-being, safeguarding, inclusion, pedagogy and coaching. With over a decade of leadership experience, she has served as Headmistress, Principal and Assistant Principal in some of the UAE’s most respected schools. She is certified in Inspection Framework and Level 3 Safeguarding internationally and is widely recognised as a leaders’ and teachers’ coach as well as a social media influencer. Ms. Mehta led two interactive sessions aimed at enhancing teacher well-being, professional growth and early years’ pedagogy. The day commenced with welcome address by Ms Vandana Jasrotia, Mentor Heritage school, followed by the workshop titled ‘Thrive for Teachers – A Well-being & Professional Growth Program’, held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Senior Library for all members of the staff. The session focused on empowering teachers to achieve a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives while fostering a culture of positivity and self-awareness. Ms. Mehta emphasized the importance of mindfulness and stress management through daily practices such as breathing techniques, micro-pauses and reflection. She encouraged journaling and gratitude exercises to cultivate positivity and self-awareness among teachers and shared practical strategies to maintain work–life harmony and sustain energy throughout the academic year. Teachers were introduced to simple well-being hacks related to mindset and explored ways to link personal well-being to adaptive and effective classroom delivery. The session concluded with discussions on affirmations and self-motivation, aiming to build a strong culture of confidence and positivity within the school community. The second session, held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., was specially designed for the kindergarten staff. During the school hours, Ms. Mehta observed classroom teaching and shared valuable insights based on her expertise in early childhood education. After the dispersal of students, she conducted a focused workshop to help teachers add vibrancy to their classrooms and enhance their empathetic connection with young learners. She guided them on designing curricula that nurture emotional skills, incorporating music and movement to promote physical development and creativity and planning activities for vocabulary enhancement. She encouraged teachers to shift the emphasis from excessive writing to more holistic and engaging learning experiences. The session also highlighted the importance of integrating the EHI spirit in a condensed yet meaningful way. Ms. Mehta’s workshops were a thoughtful blend of reflection and practical strategies, leaving teachers inspired, empowered and better equipped to support their students. She highlighted that when teachers and schools care for the inner well-being of their community, they create safe and thriving spaces where every child can shine. On this occasion, Mr. Akash Pradhan Principal Heritage School presented Ms. Mehta with the school memento as a token of appreciation. The Vice Principal, Ms. Rashmi Thakur, delivered the vote of thanks, expressing heartfelt gratitude for Ms. Mehta’s exhilarating and enriching discourse that left a lasting impact on all participants. She expressed her hope that the workshop would inspire everyone to grow not just as educators but as individuals as well.