Norma Fernandes

Norma Fernandes is a teacher from Karachi, Pakistan. She started off her career teaching at St Patrick's High School, Karachi. She is also an outstanding sportswoman, an accomplished drama artiste, and musician/pianist. [1]

From 1966 to 2009, she worked first as a teacher and then as Headmistress (Kindergarten/Junior Section) of the Karachi Grammar School.[2]

In January 2006, Norma Fernandes moved to a new area of responsibility within the Karachi Grammar School, as Advisor, working with the Board, the Principal and the Internal Management Team and also giving confidential advice to parents.[3]

In 2009, she retired from the Karachi Grammar School after more than 50 years as a teacher. [1]

In 2013 The Citizens Archive of Pakistan interviewed Fernandes to obtain the story of her service. In a podcast, Fernandes talks about her memories of growing up in Karachi. Also about the time her entire family migrated to Canada but she stayed behind to serve the country.[4]

On 14 August 2013, the Government of Pakistan announced that it will honour Mrs. Fernandes on 23 March 2014 with the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for her services to education. (It is the fourth-highest decoration given to any civilian in Pakistan based on their achievements).[5]

References

  1. 1 2 The Christian Voice, Karachi, August 2, 2009
  2. ↑ "Daily Times, January 26 2006".
  3. ↑ "Daily Times, January 29, 2006".
  4. ↑ Citizens Archive of Pakistan
  5. ↑ Tribune August 14, 2013
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