Dr. D. Paul Devaraj (born in 1939) is the Founder of Olive Tree Group of School. He has also been the honorary correspondent for the Friends Education Society School in Kodungaiyur, Chennai since 2009. Once upon a time Government Servant turned himself into a self-made Entrepreneur. Mr. Paul Devaraj strongly believes in sharing his riches with those not so blessed and has rendered yeomen service to social causes.
Born from the modest surroundings in Thoothukudi at South Tamil Nadu in 1939. After primary education at schools in and around Thoothukudi, he was graduated in Commerce and studies from the V.O.C College, Thoothukudi in the year 1963.
Immediately after graduation, he served as a Tutor in the Commerce Department of the MGM College in Pollachi for a period of 2 years between 1963 and 1965. He then joined the Chennai Port Trust (CPT) in 1965 as the Assistant head Master and spent more than 40 years in their service in various capacities. He retired as their Section Superintendent in the year 1996 and this long service was marked by his utmost dedication, honesty and integrity. Upon retirement from the CPT, the Entrepreneur in him took over. In January 1999 he launched M/s Raj Enterprises to manufacture edible turmeric powder in the brand name of Aachi Masala. It was his steadfast commitment to product quality and customer satisfaction that have vaulted this product to where it stands today.
Mr. Paul Devaraj is married To Mrs. Bala Saroja and is blessed with 2 Daugnters and 1 Son. His son Mr. P. Isaac Livingstone is also a very successful businessman and is presently the Managing Director of Satyam TV, the leading 24 X 7 Tamil News & Current Affairs Channel.
Dr. P. Isaac Livingstone, 53 years, is an entrepreneur who holds a Masters Degree in Economics. He started his professional career with a modest internship in the Chennal Port Trust. He was then, one of the founders of "Raj Enterprises", a company that manufactures edible turmeric powder in the very renowned brand name of "Aachi Turmeric Powder" and "Alwin Products a company that will also cater to the food & beverages industry.
An excellent leader, with a very high degree of Inter-personal and communication skills, Isaac has established successful businesses with his far- sighted approach and by purposefully leading a dedicated team of hard-working professionals.
He was one among a core team of entrepreneurs, who shared a common vision and passion to launch a Tamil 'news & current affairs' television channel, "Sathiyam TV, In February, 2008 without any political learning when the rest of the Tamil satellite media had one political affiliation or the other.
As the Managing Director, his unflinching commitment to provide credible and un-biased news with complete honesty and transparency, his Innovative thoughts for running business and his marketing acumen, have turned "Sathiyam TV into one of the most popular Tamil news channels. The channel's tag line-"YES AS YES and NO AS NO-stands testimony to the forthright ideals that keep driving this venture. Up to now, the channel has kept its self Imbibed ideals and vision in-tact and without any fear or favoritism. This was most recently validated while winning the "Best Secular News Channel" award in Tamil during the Global Media Conference that was conducted in Oct 2017 in New Delhi.
Isaac is also passionate about sharing his success in terms of catering to the emotional needs of society and is also involved in various charitable organizations that have educated, enabled and empowered the down-trodden and the weak.
As cases in point, Isaac is the Advisory Committee member of the "Friends Missionary Prayer Band", a missionary society with strength of more than 2,000 cultural workers, moving towards its golden Jubilee and with a vision to reach those living in the fringes of society, Isaac is also the Managing Trustee of the "Sathlyam Foundation", an organization that has rendered yeomen service and relief efforts right from the times floods ravaged Uttarakhand in 2013 to the Chennal, Cuddalore floods in 2015 & Kerala floods in 2018, apart from supporting various other social causes.
Isaac's passion for providing balanced, credible and happening news propelled by such idealistic vision, is certain to succeed and launch Sathiyam TV into the haloed ends of vernacular journalism, apart from serving all ends of the society inclusively.
Isaac is already the recipient of quite a few awards, Including the "Gem of India" Award instituted by the All India Achiever's Conference in Oct 2012 in Bengaluru, In recognition of his outstanding accomplishments and individual excellence in the field of Media Marketing. He was also the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in Feb 2014 from the Forum of Historical Research attached to the Loyola College in Chennai
Isaac was also conferred with a Doctorate of Philosophy by the "University of Jerusalem" in January 2015 for specialization in Entrepreneurship & Humanitarian Services and for supporting Theological causes.
Ms. Joy Leena Isaac, 48 years, is a great entrepreneur who holds a Masters Degree in Zoology and a Bachelors Degree In Education. She is one of the founders of "Allwin Products", a company that manufactures edible turmeric powder In the very renowned brand name of "Aachi Turmeric Powder".
An excellent leader, with a very high degree of inter-personal and communication skills, Ms. Joy is quite a multi faceted personality-a successful entrepreneur, an educationalist and an equally successful author & media person who is known for the social values that she strives to impart.
Although Ms. Joy so successfully manages "Allwin Products", she also played Executive Editor for the weekly E Magazine which was published in the name & style of "Sathiyam" and is a mix of the political, lifestyle and entertainment genres. This magazine was quite a following in the Internet, especially the two features that she pens by the titles "Iniyavale Unakkaga" and "Vaaliba Muthu".
Ms. Joy has also authored the 'best seller' Tamil book, "Iniyavale Unakkaga - a compilation of her weekly features for the E Magazine "Sathiyam" - where she comes across as a dutiful daughter, doting wife and caring mother, the very values that she strives to impart among the fairer sections of our society. The other weekly feature "Valiba Muthu" published in the name of "Ilaignanae Unakkaga" reflects on the hopes and trust she has for youth and how she would like their energies to be harnessed. As she is more concerned about the society and abusement of girl children, she is now in a trail to bring a book based on awareness among Parents and children. Ms. Joy also lends her media expertise in producing Gospel Programs and some Special Programs for the viewers of Sathiyam TV.
Ms. Joy has also launched "Olive Foundation" a trust that provides world class education which builds the pillars of future society. Ms. Joy play key role as Correspondent in the schools which function under the Trust has "Olive Tree International School offers Pre-School and Kindergarten Classes. As an additional venture "Olive Tree Global School presently upgraded till X standard, this will progressively grow to Higher Secondary School in upcoming year which will be a pride of Chennai.
Ms. Joy is happily married to the successful entrepreneur & media founder, Mr. Isaac Livingstone and is the mother of two handsome boys Mr.Allan and Mr.Alwin.
Education is not a preparation for life, education is life itself. We live in the world that is constantly changing. We as educators need to create a dynamic education programme empowering the students in the global perspective.
We at Olive Tree group of schools work at implementing a well-balanced curriculum to ensure that the children who walk into the portals of our school will not just love their school years but truly be prepared to face life's challenges.
Aristotle once said that 'Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all'. Even as we impart education to match the advancement in technology and globalization we do not fail to impact good moral values and principles. We take pride in watching them grow and develop into sensitive and responsible citizens of the next generation.
We believe that with the constant support of the parents we will continue to make learning a joyful and meaningful experience at our school.
With sincere and warm regards.
MR. ALLAN PAUL ISAAC