A.V. Santhosh Kumar
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| Born | Udinur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | University of Calicut (English, Sociology); B.Ed. (Kerala) |
| Occupation | Educator, Author |
| Known for | Contributions to Malayalam literature; Educational research |
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A. V. Santhosh Kumar is an Indian educator,[1] author,[2] and Fulbright Fellow from Udinur in the Kasaragod district of Kerala. He received the Kerala Government's State Teacher Award for the 2021–22 academic year.[3][4][5]
Teaching career
Santhosh Kumar began his professional career in 1987 as a teacher at Udinur Central A.U.P. School.[6] He served as the Headmaster of the institution until his retirement on 31 May 2025, completing 38 years of service in the education sector.[7]
He has served as an expert committee member for the State Textbook Committee,[8] Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), SCERT,[9] and the State Literacy Mission.
Literary contributions
Santhosh Kumar published his first story at the age of sixteen. He has authored ten books across multiple genres, including short stories, poetry, travel writing, and children's literature.
Short story collections
- Bekal
- Jeevithathinte Alchemy (The Alchemy of Life)
Poetry collections
- Nyayathi
- Kamamillakkunnilamma
- Pendrive
- Karayilirunnu Puzhayil Kulikkumbol (Bathing in the River While Sitting on the Bank)
- Udinurile Railukal (The Rails of Udinur)
Travelogues
- Kadalinappurathe Classmurikal (Classrooms Beyond the Sea)
- Albany Days
Children’s literature
- Ilakuppayakkari (The Girl in the Leafy Dress)
Awards and recognitions
- State Teacher Award (2021–22) – Government of Kerala[10]
- Fulbright Fellowship – U.S. Government
- Avaneendranath Smaraka State Teacher Award
- Aksharakazhcha Award
- Koottezhuthu Award
- Thulunadu Award
- Kodungallur Kavimandalam Award
International and national experience
As part of the U.S. Government's Fulbright Fellowship, Santhosh Kumar conducted educational research in the United States for five months. He presented papers at international seminars at Syracuse University and the University of Vermont. He also completed audit courses at The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York.
Nationally, he has participated in and led workshops organised by institutions such as RIE Bangalore, USIEF Chennai and New Delhi, Regional Institute Mysore, and the Kodak Education Foundation in Mumbai.
Education
Santhosh Kumar holds a bachelor's degree in Education and master's degrees in English and Sociology.
References
- ↑ "ELTIF Journal" (PDF). ELTIF. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "A.V. Santhosh Kumar". Poetry Super Highway. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "State teachers awards announced". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "State Teachers Award". Kerala Kaumudi. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "State teachers' awards announced". The Hindu. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "A.V. Santhosh Kumar: Writer and Teacher". Madhyamam. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "A.V. Santosh Kumar Retirement". OnManorama. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "English Textbook Class VII" (PDF). Samagra KITE Kerala. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "SCERT Kerala Publications" (PDF). SCERT Kerala. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
- ↑ "P Avanindranath Master Memorial State Award". Kasargod Vartha. Retrieved 15 January 2026.
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