In this powerful episode, we sit down with S.J. Jacob, the beloved Principal of Al Ameer English School in Ajman, UAE a man whose life story redefines resilience, purpose, and the power of never giving up.
Born in Neyyanttinkara, Kerala, Jacob Sir has spent more than four decades shaping young minds. Under his leadership, Al Ameer English School has grown into one of Ajman’s most respected CBSE institutions, known for academic excellence, inclusivity, and values-driven education.
But behind the title of “Principal” lies an extraordinary journey.
Jacob Sir faced two of life’s biggest battles a cancer diagnosis and a massive heart attack and came back from both. Even during the hardest times in hospital rooms, his only thought was of his students, the classrooms, and the community he loved.
In this candid conversation, he opens up about:
His early life in Kerala and his path to becoming a Principal in Ajman
The day everything changed: hearing the word ‘cancer’ for the first time
The emotional and physical fight through treatment
Facing a heart attack soon after and how that moment reshaped his outlook on life
Why he refused to step away from his school, even during recovery
His love for teaching, his students, and what keeps him motivated every single day
What resilience, faith, and community truly mean when life tests you twice
This is not just the story of a Principal.
It’s a story of a man who chose courage over fear, purpose over pain, and his students over everything else.