Gaurav Padte Armstrong

Artist, Blogger, Educator/Teacher, Musician, Performer, Philanthropist, Photographer, Single

Mr. Gaurav Padte started his journey off from St. Xavier's College Mapusa, where he completed his B.A in English Honours, coming first at the all Goa level, thereafter completing his M.A from Goa University. He also has a B.Ed and is a double masters with an M.Ed. Right from his college days, Gaurav has been active in events and has taken part in various monologues, pageants, music and dance competitions, winning some of the biggest college events in Goa for his institutions. He has also served as the president of the Students Council of Goa University during his time there and has been proactive in organising state and national level awards and seminars. Gaurav was also the mascot for FC Goa as Gaurdinho during his college days and is widely known for his social work across Goa. He has also given a Tedx Talk at Tedx GEC at the age of 20 years which can be viewed on Youtube. Gaurav is an avid music lover and producer, instrument collector and has one Lofi Album to his name so far. He is a multi instrumentalist playing the bass guitar, lead guitar jawharp and Handpan. Mr. Gaurav has been teaching at Sharada Mandir Higher Secondary School for the last 7 years and is the Coordinator of the Higher Secondary Section of the School. In his free time, he likes to host college events as an emcee and loves to spend time with his family.

Teaching, Music, Public Speaking, Event Hosting

Music can change the world. Music is one of the greatest form of art. Only art can heal the disease of the masses.

Bassist, Event Host, Guitarist, Master of Education, Master of English, Musician, Public Speaker

I got introduced to Ted when I was in college and was asked to give a Tedx talk at TedxGEC in Goa, India. This was in 2017. Have been a fan of many great Ted Talks since then.