K. K. Jacob | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1904-08-03)3 August 1904 |
| Died | 25 August 1991(1991-08-25) (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Educationist |
| Years active | since 1931 |
| Spouse | Grace Mathai |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Kunnenkeril Kuruvila Jacob (1904-1991) was an Indian educationist from the South Indian state ofKerala.[1] Born on 3 August 1904 in a small hamlet ofAymanam inKottayam district to Kuruvila of the Kunnenkeril house and educated at various places such as Kottayam, Thiruvananthapuram, Nagercoil, and Parur, Jacob did higher education atLeeds University.[1][2] He started his career as the first Indian headmaster ofMadras Christian College School, Chennai, in 1931 and retired from there in 1962.[1][3][4] After retirement, he was in charge ofHyderabad Public School for seven years and, later, worked as the principal ofCathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai.[1][4] He died on 25 August 1991.[5] He was honored by theGovernment of India, in 1991, with the fourth highest Indian civilian award ofPadma Shri.[6] Jacob's students have started an initiative for bringing about innovation in teaching methodology under the name,Kuruvila Jacob Initiative.[4]
