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Indian educator and author

A. V. Santhosh Kumar
Educator, Author, Fulbright Fellow
Born	Udinur, Kasaragod, Kerala, India
Alma mater	University of Calicut (English, Sociology); B.Ed. (Kerala)
Occupations	Educator, Author
Known for	Contributions to Malayalam literature; Educational research; Fulbright Fellowship
Awards	Kerala State Teacher Award (2021–22) Fulbright Fellowship Avaneendranath Smaraka State Teacher Award Aksharakazhcha Award Koottezhuthu Award Thulunadu Award Kodungallur Kavimandalam Award

A. V. Santhosh Kumar is an Indian educator^[1], author^[2], and Fulbright Fellow from Udinur in the Kasaragod district of Kerala. With a career spanning more than three and a half decades, he is recognised for his contributions to the fields of teaching and Malayalam literature. He received the Kerala Government’s State Teacher Award^{[3] [4][5]} for 2021–22.

Teaching Career

Santhosh Kumar began his professional career in 1987 as a teacher^[6] at Udinur Central A.U.P. School^[7]. He later became the Headmaster^[8] of the institution on 1 June 2025. He retired on 31 May 2025, completing 38 years^[9] of service in the education sector.

He has served as an expert committee member for the State Textbook Committee^[10], Samagra Shiksha Kerala (SSK), SCERT^[11], and the State Literacy Mission.

Literary Contributions

Santhosh Kumar entered the literary world by publishing his first story at the age of sixteen. He has authored ten books across genres including short stories, poetry, travel writing, and children’s literature.

Major Works

Short Story Collections

• Bekal
• Jeevithathinte Alchemy (The Alchemy of Life)^[12]

Poetry Collections

• Nyayathi
• Kamamillakkunnilamma
• Pendrive^{[13] [14]}
• Karayilirunnu Puzhayil Kulikkumbol (Bathing in the River While Sitting on the Bank)
• Udinurile Railukal (The Rails of Udinur)^[15]

Travelogues

• Kadalinappurathe Classmurikal (Classrooms Beyond the Sea)
• Albany Days^[16][17]

Children’s Literature

• Ilakuppayakkari (The Girl in the Leafy Dress)^[18]

Awards and Recognitions

• State Teacher Award (2021–22) – Government of Kerala ^[19]
• Fulbright Fellowship – U.S. Government
• Avaneendranath Smaraka State Teacher Award
• Aksharakazhcha Award
• Koottezhuthu Award
• Thulunadu Award
• Kodungallur Kavimandalam Award

International 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 several international seminars at Syracuse University and the University of Vermont. He also completed audit courses at The College of Saint Rose, Albany, New York.

National Experience

He has played a leading role in workshops organised by various institutions, including RIE Bangalore, USIEF Chennai and New Delhi, Regional Institute Mysore, and the Kodak Education Foundation, Mumbai.

Education

Santhosh Kumar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Master’s degrees in English and Sociology.

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