Sonali Kumar

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I am a passionate Business educator with over a decade of experience in teaching IGCSE, AS and A Level Business Studies. My teaching journey began in traditional physical classrooms, where I discovered the joy of connecting with learners, making concepts meaningful and creating engaging learning experiences. Over the years, I have taken on various roles as a teacher, mentor, Head of Department, coordinator, academic coach and trainer. Four years ago, I stepped into the world of online education with 21K School, and this transition opened an entirely new chapter in my journey. Moving from a physical classroom to a virtual one challenged me to rethink teaching, embrace technology and find new ways to build meaningful connections with learners beyond classroom walls. Today, I continue to explore innovative pedagogies, technology and interactive learning strategies, while remaining guided by one simple belief—teaching is not just my profession; it is my passion.

From the physical classroom to the virtual world, my journey has taught me that a classroom is not defined by four walls.

I still remember the transition from teaching in a bustling physical school, surrounded by learners, conversations and the everyday energy of a classroom, to suddenly connecting with learners through a screen. Initially, I wondered whether I could create the same connection, the same excitement and the same aha! moments in an online classroom.

Four years later, I have my answer.

The screen may have replaced the blackboard, and breakout rooms may have replaced classroom groups, but the essence of teaching remains exactly the same—the connection with learners. I have learned that a smile can travel through a screen, encouragement can build confidence from miles away, and a teacher can still make a learner feel seen, heard and inspired in a virtual classroom.

My journey from physical schools to online education has made me more adaptable, creative and reflective as an educator. It has reinforced what I have always believed: once a teacher, always a teacher. No matter where the classroom is—within four walls or across continents through a screen—my purpose remains the same: to inspire, empower and make a difference, one learner at a time.