Shalini Damodaran is passionate about writing and coaching others to write. She was a teacher educator, specialised in the teaching of writing at the English Language Institute of Singapore.
Shalini is married to a supportive and loving gentleman who has always encouraged her to grow and discover her potential. Manmindar is an economist, and is the head of corporate and regulatory affairs in an MNC in Singapore. They have two adult children. Their daughter, Sandhya, is married to a Japanese national and lives in Tokyo. Sandhya runs her own social media business, and manages the accounts of some prominent clients. Her son, Preshin having completed his Masters in law in the UK, is currently doing his legal training at her brother's law firm in Singapore. Her mother who is her pillar of strength has been a loving presence, raising her children.
Shalini is currently a writer, writing coach and teacher educator. She was a Teacher Educator at the English Language Institute of Singapore (ELIS), Ministry of Education. She specialised in the teaching of writing. She conducted Professional Learning Programmes for English Language teachers in several primary and secondary schools, and coached and mentored teacher leaders.
Her core training was at ELIS, the National Writing Project (US) and Research for Better Teaching (US). She was part of a pioneer team that designed, organised and facilitated three-week Writing Retreats for English Language Teacher Leaders. She has also designed and led 'Writing Marathons'.
She has published poems and a research paper in SWIRL (A publication of the Singapore Writing Institute) and ELIS Research Digest respectively. This year, she published two articles on Medium: "Meditate and Write: They are great bedfellows" and "Mindful Writing"
In Feb 2019, Shalini co-facilitated a weekend Mindful Writing Retreat in Singapore with Amy Spies, a Mindful Writing teacher in Los Angeles. They also facilitated Mindful Writing Sessions for The Singapore Book Council and Club 1880.
Shalini continues to enjoy learning. She is currently enrolled in two courses: 'Teach Mindfulness Online' and 'Impact Selling with Neuro Linguistic Programming'.
In June 2019, Shalini volunteered to train English Language teachers in schools in Livingstone, Zambia.
Besides travelling, writing and Yoga, Shalini loves oil painting. She paints landscapes and portraits and has recently started figure drawing.
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My dearest friends and family
Thank you for your participation in the Book Cover design. I have communicated some of your feedback to the designer, Skyler. I was quite amazed how she had captured my dad's silhouette in the second cover design. It was real! So...yes...cover design 2, it is! Am really excited how 'Dad and I' is slowly but surely unfolding. Koehler Books is currently working with the final final manuscript.
I also feel very honoured to share with you the three endorsement quotes that will appear either in the back cover or inside cover of 'Dad and I':
“This engaging memoir spans the early years of Singapore’s history with many vivid details about the socio-cultural life then. Shalini has captured many tender and loving moments between father and daughter, despite a restrained relationship. Her experiences during her growing up years and later as a working mother will resonate with many readers. In this way, this is not just the journey of one Malayalee family but it’s truly a Singaporean journey and story, one that all of us can identify with.”
Dr. Cheah Yin Mee …Principal Consultant at Learning Ventures and Mindfulness Teacher
“It's one of those books that I couldn't put down once I started reading it. Shalini definitively has a gift with words and right from the start I felt transported into her father's life. As a silent witness, I learned about his courage to follow his dreams, the love for his family, his way of facing adversity, his strength, values, and of course, life in Singapore at a time when I wasn't yet born. “ Dad and I" is a beautiful invitation to seek out a more profound reconnection with parents and others for that matter before it's too late. Rather than taking everyone in our life for granted, there is so much more to discover about each other when we genuinely want to know more about who they are, their dreams, concerns, values and joys.
There are so many gems to be discovered in this book, many times I sat there, parts touched within myself that were hidden before, often I paused to reflect and find inspiration. Thank you, Shalini, for sharing this journey with the world.”
Ms Antoinette Biehlmeier…Founder of TheraSmart, Owner of InnerDynamics Map Pte Ltd
“Shalini and Damodaran had me spellbound for a few hours. I laughed at the adventures of ‘little Shalini’ and her father’s customers. She had me in tears too at poignant moments. Dad and I will take you to familiar places within you.”
Dr. Anitha Devi Pillai…Teacher Educator, National Institute of Education, Singapore
I am very grateful to Yin Mee, Antoinette and Anitha for taking the time to do the honours in spite of the busy lives they lead.
Here's to greater OPENNESS, INCLUSIVITY and PEACE in our lives!
Warmest regards
Shalini