GPA

Gaurav Padte is an accomplished educator, TEDx speaker, and multi-talented creative professional based in Goa, India. He currently serves as the Higher Secondary Coordinator at Sharada Mandir Higher Secondary School, where he also teaches English and Mass Communication. Gaurav holds a B.A. in English Honours from St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa, and an M.A. in English from Goa University. He is a double postgraduate in Education, with both B.Ed and M.Ed degrees to his credit. During his academic journey, he served as the President of the Goa University Students’ Council and actively participated in numerous state and national-level seminars and conferences. Beyond the classroom, Gaurav is deeply involved in the performing arts and music. He is a multi-instrumentalist, music producer, and rapper, with a lo-fi album already released and a rap/rock project in the works. His passion for performance extends to emceeing college events and being the original mascot “Gaurdinho” for FC Goa during his student years. At the age of 20, he delivered a TED Talk on YouTube, sharing his insights on personal growth and communication. He continues to explore themes like silence, identity, and purpose through his creative work. A dedicated social worker and storyteller at heart, Gaurav balances intellect, artistry, and authenticity in every role he takes on.