Senthil Selvan Jayam

Grant Category:	Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program
Project Title:	NA
Field of Study:	Mathematics
Home Institution:	Government Higher Secondary School, Kallur Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu
Host Institution:	Georgia State University , Atlanta, GA
Grant Start Month:	January 2025
Duration of Grant:	Six weeks

Brief Bio:

Mr. Senthil Selvan Jayam is a Mathematics teacher with 20 years of experience, instructing students of grades 6 through 10 at the Government Higher Secondary School in Kallur, Pudukkottai District, Tamil Nadu. He holds a master’s degree and a M.Phil in mathematics, as well as a bachelor’s degree in education. His contributions to developing the information and communication technology (ICT) infrastructure at his school, effectively integrating ICT into his classroom teaching, and creating educational content has earned him numerous awards, including the National ICT Award.

Senthil is learning about new technologies and pursuing professional development through the Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement program. He is enthusiastic about the opportunity to teach in American schools and to experience the US educational system. After completing this program, he intends to share his learnings with fellow educators in detail. He firmly believes that this exchange of knowledge will benefit not only him but also his school and the larger teaching community.