Chevalier T.Thomas

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Chevalier T Thomas, a veteran of education believed that the future of our country is not only in the hands of soldiers but also in the hands of scholars and educational institutions. Drawing from his absolute faith in Divine Grace, hard work, strong determination and commitment from the day of its inception, the CTTE Trust has grown in to a respectable public trust and acts as a banyan of support to the institutions under it.

CTTEWC, a sought after institute for women in Chennai, is one of the institutions under the CTTE Public Trust.

Biography

Born in Kerala, to Mr.Thomas Pappe & Mrs.Eliamma Mulamootil, he was the fourth son, among seven other siblings

Dr. Elizabeth Thomas has recorded the life of our founder in the book titled The Biography of the Great Architect & Educationist.

After finishing his MA in English Literature at University of Oxford, England, Chevalier T. Thomas began his journey as an Educationist by starting the St.Mary’s Tutorial College in Chennai, circa 1964.

The lamp he lit then continues to radiate light to this day and is carried forward by people who have made it their mission to fulfill his vision of education for all in North Chennai.

Chevalier T. Thomas is a pioneer who established educational institutions that opened a portal to the world for the students in this part of Chennai. He firmly believed that good education will produce good citizens for the country. He stands as the guiding spirit who has paved the way for innumerable students to acquire education and achieve success in life. His legacy lives on through each student from the institutions under the CTTE Trust.

Further reading

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Chevalier T. Thomas Elizabeth College for Women

St.Marys Boys School, Perambur, Chennai

St.Mary's Matriculation Girls' Higher Secondary School

St.Mary's Matriculation Higher Secondary School Redhills