Hearts at Work

Why Happy Teachers Create Great Schools

Br (Dr) Jose Puthenpurackel SDB is a Salesian educator, leadership trainer and learning & development coach whose work has impacted thousands of educators and students across India.

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Br (Dr) Jose Puthenpurackel SDB

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Pan-India

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About the Author

A life of learning, mentoring and quiet leadership.

From the green hills of Kerala to classrooms across India, his journey weaves scholarship with ground‑level service — shaping institutions, forming teachers, and walking with students.

Born in Kerala
Roots that shaped a life of service, learning and Salesian values.
Service Across India
Years of educational ministry across West Bengal, Shillong, Delhi, Ranchi and Hyderabad.
Multidisciplinary scholarship
Advanced degrees in Social Anthropology, Psychology, Management and Education; PhD in Educational Leadership.
15+ years leading Don Bosco schools
Heading institutions in Kolkata and Murshidabad with a focus on whole‑person formation.
Vice Principal · Salesian College, Sonada
Seven Years guiding the Autonomous College in Darjeeling.
Assistant Director, DB Tech India
Currently based in New Delhi, training school leaders and shaping educators nationwide.

The Book

Hearts at Work

Why Happy Teachers Create Great Schools

A meditative, practical book on what it means to lead, teach and serve with the heart fully engaged. Drawn from decades inside classrooms, staff rooms and leadership circles.

“When the heart shows up to work, the work begins to change the heart.”

- from Hearts at Work

Resources

A growing library for educators & reflective practitioners.

Chapter Guides

Chapter 2 — Alignment Guide

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Chapter 3 — Alignment Guide

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Chapter 4 — Alignment Guide

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Chapter 5 — Alignment Guide

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Chapter 6 — Alignment Guide

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Chapter 7 — Alignment Guide

Training & Speaking

Workshops, coaching and keynotes for schools that want to grow.

Programmes shaped by 15+ years inside Don Bosco institutions and 7000+ educators trained nationwide.

Leadership Development

Coaching school heads and emerging leaders to lead with clarity, character and compassion.

Educator Workshops

Immersive sessions that renew teaching practice and rekindle the joy of the classroom.

Institutional Growth

Helping schools and organisations align mission, culture and execution.

L&D Coaching

Personal and team coaching for sustained learning, performance and well‑being.

Connect

Let’s start a conversation.

For speaking invitations, training programmes, or to share how Hearts at Work has touched your school — please reach out.