THECCINSIDER: Staff Stories
SCALING MOUNTAINS, SHARING STORIES: MR RAMANATH’S JOURNEY TO SELF DISCOVERY
THECC INSIDER
We are thrilled to introduce The CC Insider: Staff Stories, a new initiative by the College Admin Services Department that is all about celebrating you-ourCCfamily.
At College Central, we are a big, busy community (over 800 staff!). Sometimes it is easy to pass each other along the corridors without really knowing the person behind the familiar face. Through these staff stories, we hope to bridge that gap, to share stories that will remind us of the diverse experiences, passions, and personalities that make upourvibrantworkplace.
Each issue will feature colleagues from different corners of the College. They may be people with inspiring journeys, unexpected hobbies, and even the small, heartwarming moments that bring a smiletoourday.Ourhopeisthatthesestorieswill help us connect beyond our roles, spark conversations, and slowly but surely, grow the kampungspiritthatwillmakeCCfeellikehome.
So, take a few moments to sit back, read, and enjoygettingtoknowtheamazingpeopleyoumay have crossed paths with, but never really knew. Let’sgo,onestoryatatime!
“Thejourneyremindedmehowsmallwearebeforenature, andhowpreciouslifetrulyis.”
Scaling Mountains -
InWork,LifeandSpirit
From classrooms to mountain peaks, Ramanath finds meaning in every step and every lesson learned along the way.
Photos by Mr Ramanath S H
ITE’s first Technical
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Machine Technology with
Germany – a partnership that has produced about 600 graduates to date
His workdays are dynamic and people focused. “I lead cluster meetings, drive new course development, engage with industry partners and mentor new staff,” he shares.
A Journey of Faith and Endurance
“Recently,Ramanathfulfilleda lifelongdream;aspiritual pilgrimagetoMountKailashin westernTibet.“Ithadbeena longdesire,especiallysincethe COVIDyears,”hesays “For many,itisajourneyofinner purificationandenlightenment. Forme,itwasadeepinnercall–
Teaching from the Heart
Words to Inspire
Whenaskedifhecouldswapjobs foraday,whowillheswapwith, Ramanathsmiles “Honestly,I wouldn’t.Thisrolegivesmethe perfectmixofchallenge, creativityandpurpose Ienjoy whatIdoandthedifferenceit makes.”
HismessagetotheCCfamilyis oneofencouragementand optimism:“Let’sstaypositive andkeepdoingwhatwedobest; inspiringourstudentsandone another.Everysmalleffort countsandtogetherwemakea realdifference”
Fromclassroomsto mountaintops,Ramanath continuestoteach,learn,and inspire–onethoughtfulstepata time Ramanathisalwaysopento sharingwithandlearningfrom others Feelfreetoreachoutto himviaemailorjustpopbyhis officeatBlockELevel6!
Mount Kailash, standing at 6,638m high in Tibet’s Ngari Prefecture, is sacred to four faiths – Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bon Its summit remains unclimbed out of deep religious reverence
Fun Facts!
Ramanath’s full name has 28 letters, though most just call him “Ram” He once learned clay work and it taught him patience and attention to detail.
