Meet Radha Rajesh, teacher using Messi and real-life stories to explain biology

Biology teacher Radha Rajesh of New Horizon Public School, Bengaluru, has been selected for the National Teachers’ Award 2026, representing CISCE. Known for connecting classroom concepts with real-life examples, she uses cases involving Parkinson’s disease, Lionel Messi and Michael Schumacher to make Biology relatable. Rajesh combines technology, AI, projects and hands-on learning while emphasising critical thinking and source evaluation. Her teaching has earned multiple awards and inspired former students to pursue careers in medicine, research and other fields.