Media Release
Mangaluru, Oct 31: Founded by past Agnes College president Marjorie Texeira 10 years ago, the 2022 Agnesian Lifetime Achievement Award honoured distinguished alumna Dr Anandi Martis at a well-attended gathering of alumnae at St Agnes College on October 30.
The citation was read by Marjorie Texeira, concluded ‘We place on record Dr Anandi Martis’ commitment, leadership, and devotion to the cause of education: her dedication to pursuit of creativity in education, a field of endeavour close to the heart of the alma mater, St Agnes College; and her erudition and experience painstakingly acquired and selflessly employed by her in her call of duty and service.”
Dr Martis is a renowned educationist of national and international recognition. She worked as a professor of education for nearly 24 years at post graduate and undergraduate levels of St Ann’s College of Education, and established the post graduate centre at St Thomas College of education Pala, Kottayam. As professor and head of the department for nearly 12 years she has both major and minor research projects to her credit and presented research papers at national and international conferences.
Dr Sr Lydia Fernandes, joint secretary and manager of St Agnes institutions honoured her with a shawl, the principal Dr Sr Venessa, president of the association, and Janet, the vice president felicitated her.
Dr Martis in her reply thanked the association for the honour, shared with the audience her college experiences of 1961 to 1965, explained her career pursuit after her marriage and her hard work and dedication, facilitated her in her achievements.
She gratefully acknowledged her family, her colleagues and students for the support rendered throughout of the career.
It was a fun-filled day for the alumnae filled with well-wishers of Agensian friends and family.