The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development on Friday bid farewell to retired educator Hartley Adams.
Adams retired from the public service on November 12th, after thirty-eight (38) years spent as a teacher, principal, policy & planning officer and education officer for the southern, western and northern districts.
At the time of his retirement, Adams was the Education Officer (North) and his colleagues remember him as a “straight-shooter” who was unconventional but very passionate about education.
At a ceremony attended by staff of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development, Asst. Chief Education Officer Dr. Jeffrey Blaize said Adams leaves with a “wealth of experience and knowledge in working with educators, teachers, and principals.”
“Thank you for your long service and for working with our schools over so many years” Blaize said.
Adams told the gathering he “had a wonderful life in education,” and was available to continue serving the Ministry of Education if called upon to share his expertise.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development extends congratulations to Mr. Adams on his retirement.
not often people can say that they are proud of their dad but i am. this man was always there for his children and other people children. i can count at least 50 students that were brought home and treated nicely by that man when i was younger. feed and send to school. i think they should remember him better.
that man use to buy uniform and books for so many children on his own pocket.
Mr Adams is a true soldier of education who fought fearlessly in the trenches where others feared to thread. A man of resolute determination and testicular fortitude. He defended his students especially against male teacher sexual advances. He was prepared to move out of the box to ensure success for his students. Mr Adams is well deserving of the highest recognition for his sterling contribution to national development – human resource training.
May his retirement be rewarding. Mr Adams has alot of occupational life left. If I know Mr Adams well, he will be willing to continue to be of service in a management position. CONGRATULATIONS SIR.
join mr Thomas now sir proud of you speak to the ills inspight of the challenges some a forty without houses in the profession bravo brains we will surely miss you Oh by the way candidate for which part i guess when we meet for a good laugh the discourse will be in concert
Congrats Brains. We will miss your straight forwardness. You said it like it was. I hope you continue to speak out against the things that are wrong in the ministry. God bless you.
Congrats Bro. You come a long way.
nobody is perfect…..but we as teachers could rrust Mr.Adams words better than that of Blaize and Steve Hycintha. When Blaize tell you to run you better sit down harder where you are. …..
Congrats to Mr. Adams!! He is one who would always encourage you when it comes to education! He did not keep it all to himself but asks others to persevere in the teaching profession. He saw so much potential in me that I could not see in myself!! Thank you Mr. Adams!! ENJOY YOUR RETIREMENT!!
I wish you well sir my memories of u at mahaut school will forever be implanted on my mind. A great teacher principal father figure. those who knows him may share the same views
If you read this dad congratulations it is because of your passion for education that I have become the man I am today. I wish you the best in whatever endeavor you undertake post retirement.
yes i know what a good man.
This so called Ministry of Education is just putting on a show…. They look at teachers as beggars whom they can twist and turn like a door knob, while they are in their air conditioned offices lazy,and dunce doing nothing.
Well done Mr Adams, you have served your country in the field of education. Now that you have thrown in the white towel, i wish you enjoy your retirement fully.
You know, I am not impressed with your comment because you see the ‘Ministry of Education’ is every one including teachers. We all form part of the ministry and you must not forget that every officer in another post now not in a classroom, was once a teacher in the classroom like everyone else. Too many times we teachers are not pulling our weight, yes the pay is small but many of us like handouts and expect gold on a platter. If you are not called to the profession leave it but do not blame others for our faults. We all contribute to the education system in Dominica and I suspect is lazy people like you who are bitter. If you can do better then get qualified and apply for the job of Dr Blaize or Mr Hyacinth. Can you do better?????
Congrats Mr Adams. God bless you.
Confratulations Mr. Adams, you did well. Sad to say, people like Dr. Blaize and the present Chief Hyacinth are mostly responsible for the sorry state of education in this country. Their decisions stink to say the least. One knew where he or she stood with adams. Admin, it might be a bit harsh, but do not delete my comments.
Mr Adam you have given all that you could to the Education system and we thank you very much but now is your time to sleep longer hours wake up whenever you want take care of yourself no more stress just go and relax and to top it off take a cruise and enjoy your freedom, congratulation!
congrates
Adams was a good teacher, he is also a strong man even though he was hard with us at school. We were neigbhours but I wont forget the nick name we gave u at school, you did a great job thank you sir.
Mr. Adams taught me at school. Thank u sir. I am a Registered Nurse today because of people like u. I always remember that high level of discipline which existed at Goodwill School. You were great sir. Thank u.
Is there another job awaiting him in the ministries?
Well done congrats enjoy your retirement.
Thank you Mr.Adams, the straight shooter,we now need you back on the Angelo Alleyn show.I hope will not be afraid to make comments that are affecting the country,even though Skerrit has to be criticised.
AM SOOOOOOOOO GLAD THANKS TO GOD
thumbs up to you mr adams!!
38 years well done!!
thank you , i say it again thank you for your direct impact it has had on me
J
MBA
Bsc
Sir, thank you for your contribution to the nations… it is hard working Dominicans like yourself who have carried the country on their shoulders.Enjoy retirement. May God bless you.
He was the first principal that I worked with. Very unconventional but knows what he is about when it comes to education! He is one of the reasons I am still in the teaching service. He saw potential in me that I did not see in myself!! Thank you Mr. Adams!!
Congrats to you a freind a man a peoples person sharp shooter diplomat sound slippery who understands society and the workings of the system very well.
HOPE YOUR SOJOURN DOESNT END THERE
WE NEED YOUR EXPERTISE AT THE DSC educational faculty in the classroom as a lecturer you still have the juice.
Take care
I cannot say happy retirement as yet
A GREAT HUMBLE GRASSROOOTS DOMINICAN
HIP PIP PIP
HORRAY !!!!
Boy UWI is an island man – this place is huge!!! Such was the man’s humor.
Congrats bro for your contribution towards National Development.
So you couldn’t tell me is “Brain” then?
good luck and don”t do like arundel. Be a beacon for the restto emulate and now freely go to the gardens and debate cricket and politics. All in all a very humble, caring and multi-talented individual. go to belles and plant all the dasheen
Congratulations Mr. Adams you deserve the best. I am a former student of yours. Today I am studying Forensic Science thanks to your motivation. Enjoy your retirement
My heart goes out to Mr. Adams (bottombrians) which we all knew him by.
All the best sir!!! Enjoy your retirement….you impacted many.
First time i am hearing his name – always knew him as Sir Adams or Bottom brain. Hats off to you Sir Adams you served well. You and sir Luther were from a special teaching breed
Yes I Bottom Brain aka “The Brain”. Now your time is yours. Enjoy it to the fullest.