SRIMATHY. K PROFILE Mission Education
Who is Srimathy An Educational Travel Evangelist, focusing on a new medium of education. Education through travel, presenting a myriad of options to the young mind. Founded Space Kidz India, to propagate this new medium of education. A Tourism Management student from the University of Alagappa, was chosen as one of the 1000 Women entrepreneurs around the World, and funded by Goldman Sachs to pursue management training at the Indian School of Business, September 2012. Through Space Kidz India she manifests her thoughts on Travel and Culture; travelling to the pinnacle of space education or performing at the Olympics; her brainchild has created a unique identity.
Education Through Travel - NASA Ms.Srimathy, conceived this idea to create a platform for Indian students to explore the pinnacle of Space Education (NASA). Through this program she was able to motivate 850 young inquisitive minds on a life changing journey. Started out as an idea for kids, this concept also became an opportunity for industry partners like the airlines, travel companies in the US and local restaurants. The State of Florida also recognized this as an income generating model. The U.S Commercial service Washington DC, had appreciated this unique work by handing a meritorious certificate. Recently, Space Kidz India partnered with a pilot training school (Phoenix East Aviation) in Florida (USA) to provide a Launchpad for young Indian aviators. SKI is proud to be the first Indian entity to offer this unique training program.
Education Through Culture OLYMPICS LONDON 2012 Ms. Srimathy, conceived the concept and choreographed a demo DVD at Chennai with 100 students from different dance schools. This performance upstaged 22,000 others from all over the world and secured a place for the PERFORMANCE AT THE LONDON OLYMPICS 2012. This was the 1 st ever time an Indian student group had an opportunity to perform in any Olympics. Smitten by the Cultural team, the Indian High Commission (London) hosted an Olympic fest during the same time at the Royal Hall, (South Bank, London). Indian cultural contingent had a special invitation to perform at this fest to showcase our Culture to the international audience.
Education Through Innovation SpaceKidz India embarked on a unique mission to find the future scientist within the schools of Tamil Nadu. This competition brought scientists, scholars and educationalists under one roof with a common objective; to select the Young Scientist Boston Hill Community College extended a scholarship for the Winner and Runners Up. 2014 Partnered with The Hindu and Hindustan University to continue the search in a broader area for the Young Scientist of South India, February 2014. Winner awarded a Space Camp at NASA and a Flying experience at Phoenix East Aviation School
Education Through Social Awareness With concept of saving the Girl Child, a music video was produced Why Be Born a movement by Space Kidz India Directed by Srimathy.K, and uploaded in you tube link
Titles and Awards Leading Women Entrepreneur, was awarded by II Global during the month June 2014 Naari Shakthi was awarded by Seemapuri Times, in the month February 2014 Centre for Media & Public Affairs (CMPA) announces 'Space Kidz India' as the Outstanding Institution of the Year (2013) in promoting children's education 9 th JAN 2014 Social Entrepreneur of the year 2013, awarded by SDCRF and Indian Sustainability Congress, October 2013 Cavin Kare Chinnikrishna Innovation Award - September 2013 Innovator in Education Award from International Women s Leadership Forum in April 2013 Ramanujam Award for Innovation in Education by the Thyagaraya Nagar Social Club in the month September 2013 Teacher s day Selected for an exclusive management course sponsored by Goldman Sachs in 2013, collaborated with 1000 woman entrepreneurs from different parts of the world. Was one of the TOP 3 Finalist in the All India WOMAN ENTREPRENUER category for the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards, by the Economic Times -3rd Dec 2011 Young Women Achiever by Guild of Women Achievers CHENNAI SUPER MOM by The Hindu 2009 Title Sirandha Pennmani was conferred by Madha Trust and Kavi Oviya
Titles and Awards Presented papers at 2 International Tourism Conferences Education and have Won Commendations Accolades received during her School and Graduation WON THE ALL ROUNDER TITLE FOR THE 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS NATIONAL CADET CORPS - NCC Senior Under Officer of Andhra Pradesh NCC Awarded the ALL ROUND BEST CADET of Andhra Pradesh Was Chosen for the Prestigious Prime Minister s Rally At Delhi Republic Day Won the Gold Medal at the State and National level Word Of Command Competition Was Awarded the BEST PARA TROOPER of Andhra Pradesh Won the Silver Medal at the All India Firing Competition SPORTS Represented the State Andhra Pradesh in 10 Basket Ball Nationals State level athlete in Javelin, Shotput and Relay Won 3 Mixed Doubles titles for Badminton, Inter Club s 2010/11/12