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Norma Fernandes, TI | |
|---|---|
| Died | (aged 88) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Alma mater | St Joseph's Convent School, Karachi |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Known for | Headmistress (Junior Section) of the Karachi Grammar School |
| Awards | Tamgha-i-Imtiaz |
Norma Fernandes, TI (died 6 January 2024) was a Pakistani teacher from Karachi.
Fernandes was educated at St Joseph's Convent School, Karachi. [1] She began her career teaching at St Patrick's High School, Karachi. She also was a sportswoman, a dramatist, and musician. [2] From 1966 to 2009, she worked first as a teacher and then as Headmistress (Kindergarten/Junior Section) of the Karachi Grammar School. [3] In January 2006, Norma Fernandes moved to a new area of responsibility within the Karachi Grammar School, as Advisor, working with the Board, the Principal and the Internal Management Team and also giving confidential advice to parents. [4] In 2009, she retired from the Karachi Grammar School after more than 50 years in education. [2]
In 2013, the Citizens Archive of Pakistan interviewed Fernandes to obtain the story of her service. In a podcast, Fernandes talks about her memories of growing up in Karachi and when her entire family migrated to Canada, but she stayed behind to continue working in education. [5]
On 14 August 2013, the Government of Pakistan announced that it would honour Fernandes on 23 March 2014 with the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz for her services to education. (It is the fourth-highest decoration given to any civilian in Pakistan based on their achievements.) [6]
Fernandes died on 6 January 2024. [7]
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