My name is Kanakithevi

My name is Kanakithevi.K. I have been a teacher for almost 20 years. I got my first degree B.Sc.(Hons).Ed. from UKM in 1989 majoring in Biology and minoring is Science. Prior to UKM my student life was spent in a small town Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan. I grew up being sheltered by my parents and my sisters because I was the youngest of four girls. I was not allowed to go on school trips or any excursions. This information is relevent because when I tell you the tale of my first posting it will give you a better picture of what my family and I went through.

My days in UKM made me learn how to fend for myself even more so since my father had passed away and without a scholarship I was dependent on my sisters to help me out. I became a more independent person and held on to my beliefs that if you do good to others someday someone will do something good to you. The only things that I spent money for in campus was food and stationaries, no fancy clothings and stylish fashions for me. I'll never forget those wonderful days because that was also when I met my Mister Right just like in the romance story books tall, dark (hair) and handsome.... We married after more than six years of courtship. I have three beautiful girls and we as parents have learned a lot from them as we teach then about life.

Through out my teaching career I have taught various subjects related to Science and Mathematics at various levels. As far as teaching concerned it was not much of a problem aspecially when it comes to teaching weaker students. This was because I always liked to support the 'underdogs' whether it was a football match , game of chess or teaching weaker students. Somehow I will be more tolerent towards weaker students eventhough sometimes they can really drive me up the wall with their nonsensical ways.
Throughout my career I have taught Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Sciencs and my latest conquer was Physics. I have taught Form 1 students until Form 6. There are many fond memories and projects that I was involved in during this time. You can view my projects with my students in my artifacts. My reflection will give you an idea as to how teaching life has been and my present student life. Hope you enjoy exploring and knowing more about me from my e-portfolio.