This article features Professor Chanda Raj Kumar, an Assistant Professor at KLEF Deemed to be University in Hyderabad, India. He is a MongoDB Educator and Leader of the MongoDB User Group—Hyderabad. With ten years of teaching experience, he has successfully empowered students to gain hands-on experience with MongoDB in their projects. His dedication earned him the 2024 Distinguished Mentor Award from MongoDB. The professor shares his educational journey, which consists of an undergraduate degree and M.Tech, and his current pursuit of a PhD in machine learning. He is intrigued by how efficient storage mechanisms impact data retrieval and accuracy, leading him to explore MongoDB's flexible JSON-based document structure. Professor Kumar teaches database-related courses across different levels, including Database Management Systems (DBMS), Python Full Stack, MERN Stack, and Java Full Stack Development. He incorporates MongoDB into his curriculum to prepare students for the growing demand for NoSQL technologies. The professor has built an active student community around MongoDB on his campus by incorporating hands-on projects, group discussions, and special training sessions called "Skill Weeks." His teaching approach is structured, starting with basics and gradually moving to advanced topics. He emphasizes hands-on learning, real-world projects, and guided problem-solving. The professor credits the MongoDB Academia platform for supporting him in enhancing his teaching methodologies and upskilling his students. Through surveys and project reviews, he has identified key insights about students' experiences with MongoDB, including strengths and weaknesses. These insights have helped him refine his teaching style. One memorable experience was during Skill Week, where 80% of his students earned MongoDB certifications. The professor's role as a MongoDB Educator has impacted his professional growth and the growth of the student community at his university, providing industry exposure and breaking the stigma about NoSQL databases. He advises educators to build upon students' pre-existing knowledge while introducing the transition to NoSQL concepts, highlighting key differences between SQL and NoSQL, and explaining when to use each.