Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s: Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Let’s all be responsible individuals that will allow children to be the best versions of themselves. Be supportive, encouraging, and be a catalyst where they’re able to learn important lifelong skills that will benefit them in the future. Create an environment where they feel safe and needed!  Sometimes, all a child need is a person who believes in them. Be that person! Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace. I was so inspired by the thoughtful sharing session with Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2.

Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Well, few days ago, I managed to have a quick chat with Ms Evanna over the phone, most of her students call her Ms. Eva. She teaches English and also a rugby coach in SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2. This year marks her 7th year of teaching; she is passionate and take responsibility seriously.

Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Her students acknowledged Ms. Eva as someone who is driven and hungry for knowledge and success because she somehow influenced them to always be eager to learn as well. She is always the bubbly and energetic person who is very enthusiastic about sports.

Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s: Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Initially Ms. Eva decided to become a teacher because her mother wanted one of her kids to be a teacher and so, she chose to do it for her. Along the way, especially during her undergrad studies, she learned to love teaching, and because she has so much passion in seeing kids develop, progress, and grow, she decided to stick around and see if this was what I wanted and I guess, being a teacher is what she was destined to be.

Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2 with her students

“I have never been happier to wake up at 530am every day just to go to school and meet my kids in school. The fact that my kids are my biggest hope on the worst days of my life, that has truly inspired me to be teacher. And on top of that, I just want to be the teacher I never had.” said M. Eva.

Ms. Evanna Devi was nominated by Mohd Hussein bin Abd Razak for Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021

Ms. Evanna Devi was nominated by Mohd Hussein bin Abd Razak for Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021. He nominates Ms.Eve as the extraordinary teacher that touches his life especially in his decision making, you can read the story here https://www.mcdonalds.com.my/bm/anugerahguruinspirasi/nominees/3341

Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

When asked about the challenges that she and her students faced during the MCO period; Ms. Eva believes that having that teacher student rapport is the most important part of teaching. During the online lectures, it’s hard to keep students engaged without a teacher’s physical presence and face-to-face contact. With MCO and online learning, it was really hard to create that bond because all we were bounded by the laptop screen. She could not give her kids a fist bump or a high five when they do well (only virtually) but she can’t identify their emotions or mood as the teaching and learning takes place.

Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s: Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Not every student has a personal gadget to use for online learning. Many of them are supposed to share the laptops and computers with their parents, sisters/ brothers to stay on track. Most of the time, they get side-tracked because they can’t attend lessons and this is an issue and challenge because learning is their rights and not having access to it, is sad.

Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s: Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2

Another challenge would be to bridge the gap between sports training, and students motivation to attend classes. Most of her student athletes, especially my rugby boys and girls are highly motivated to go to school, knowing that there is sports and rugby training. With MCO, their motivation to attend school was low. This issue was resolved by providing them online trainings and sharing rugby videos but as a teacher who is equally as active, she knew those were insufficient.

Ms. Eva wish that all her students (kids) will always strive for progress and believe that their potential is limitless. Remember that it is okay to stumble and fall and even break a few bones along the way to reach your destination. All those setbacks will eventually make you stronger.

In conjunction with National Teacher’s Day, McDonald’s Malaysia is having Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 (AGI2021)

In conjunction with National Teacher’s Day, McDonald’s Malaysia is having Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 (AGI2021) to celebrate and appreciate the extraordinary teachers who have gone beyond the call of duty in nurturing students and inspiring them to do better.

Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 (AGI2021)

This is the fifth year that McDonald’s Malaysia is running this initiative. McDonald’s Malaysia will announce the winners of Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 by end-May, so stay tuned for the results ya!

Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 (AGI2021)

For more information and updates about Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s 2021 Ms Evanna Devi from SK Bandar Utama Damansara 2, please visit McDonald’s Malaysia Website https://www.mcdonalds.com.my/bm/anugerahguruinspirasi/