Pune: Kids Cry as Beloved Teacher Gets Transferred, 8-Year-Old Writes Heartfelt Letter to Sharad Pawar
Pune: Kids Cry as Beloved Teacher Gets Transferred, 8-Year-Old Writes Heartfelt Letter to Sharad Pawar
For the Class 3 students of Sadhana Primary Vidyamandir in Hadapsar, Pune, the name “Tai” meant warmth, kindness, and joy. That’s what they called Sharda Dawade — the teacher who never raised her voice, who taught with patience, and who made school feel like a second home. So when news of her transfer broke, it wasn’t just a routine announcement — it was an emotional storm.
What began as an ordinary school day quickly turned into a tearful farewell. Students clung to their teacher, sobbing, refusing to let her leave. A video of the emotional scene — filled with hugs, teary goodbyes, and quiet heartbreak — has gone viral, moving thousands online.
But one student’s gesture stood out: 8-year-old Hameed Suyog Bendre picked up his pencil and wrote a moving handwritten letter to senior politician Sharad Pawar, pleading for Tai’s transfer to be reversed.
“Tai never scolds us. She teaches with love and is always kind,” Hameed wrote in simple but deeply emotional words. “I cried when I found out she’s leaving. Please let her stay.”
His father, Suyog Bendre, revealed the letter was written alongside a diary entry about a school trip to Sinhagad Fort. “We discovered the note while going through his diary — it was heartfelt and spontaneous,” he said.
Other parents echoed the child’s feelings, praising Dawade for her rare dedication. One mother noted that Dawade had taught her daughter for five consecutive years, offering each child individual attention and care. From personally checking notebooks and giving feedback with hand-drawn smiley stamps, to encouraging children equally and never allowing any to feel left out — Dawade made every student feel special.
“She would check their lunchboxes, discourage junk food, and sometimes even share her own lunch,” said another parent. “She made math fun and gave each child her undivided attention — never answering calls during class.”
Despite the overwhelming outpouring of love, the decision to transfer Dawade has not been reversed.
Still, this story is a reminder of the profound role teachers play in shaping young lives. For the children at Sadhana Vidyamandir, Tai was more than a teacher — she was a mentor, a guide, and a comforting constant. And no matter where she goes, her legacy will remain etched in every smiley stamp and every child’s heart.
