A good teacher inspires, whereas a poor teacher makes one perspire. A good teacher is gardener and not a carpenter. A good teacher is a one who kindles the creative flame in the minds of the learners. A good teacher is a one who steadily burns like a lamp by keeping herself abreast with the needs of the learners as well as academic challenges. In this background the paper analyses Sister Nivedita’s views on teacher training and development, for she proved herself as a good mentor in the field of teaching and learning. More