A dedicated school teacher, Asha Dak has fought against personal and financial challenges throughout her life. Despite setbacks, she remained resilient, balancing family and work while adapting to the changing teaching landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asha Dak is a dedicated Teacher at Rockwoods High School in Udaipur.

Hailing from Udaipur, she fondly remembers her childhood as lively and filled with joy, often spent playing with her cousins.

Academically, Asha pursued a Master’s Degree in Hindi and later decided to pursue a B.Ed. on the encouragement of her father, aiming for a stable government teaching job.

She got married after completing her B.Ed, and her focus shifted to family life, leading her to take a break from competitive exams due to pregnancy. Although she appeared for the exams, she couldn't secure a position. Despite this setback, Asha continued her teaching career at a private school, where she had been working since 1995. In 2012, she transitioned to Sunbeam School, where she worked for six years, further honing her teaching skills and gaining valuable experience.

Reflecting on the challenging years of her life, Asha Dak shares that a few years after her marriage, her husband faced significant financial setbacks in his business, leading to a severe financial crisis for the family. Despite the adversity, Dak remained resilient and didn't lose hope. She took up giving tuition classes alongside her school job, ensuring a steady income to support her family. Her hard work and perseverance paid off, and after two years, the storm gradually settled, bringing stability back to their lives.

Sharing her experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, Asha Dak reveals that it was a challenging time for her personally, as the family budget was affected by salary cuts. Despite the difficulties, she adapted to the situation and embraced the shift to online teaching. Professionally, she learned how to conduct online classes, navigating the new teaching landscape and ensuring her students continued their education.

Advising the younger generation, School Teacher Asha Dak emphasizes the importance of listening to their elders, as their wisdom can guide them in making better decisions. She also encourages them to respect and dedicate themselves to their work, treating it as a form of worship, and strive for excellence in all that they do.

In her free time, Asha Dak enjoys stitching, a creative and calming activity that helps her relax and unwind. Additionally, she actively supports her son in his clothing startup, where she plays an essential role in assisting him, especially as he has successfully expanded his business online.

If given the chance to travel back in time with a time machine, Asha would relish the opportunity to relive her childhood. She fondly remembers the carefree and joyful moments of her childhood, cherishing the simplicity and happiness of those early years.