Forty-eight teachers and education officers who gave long and dedicated service in the education sector will be honoured at the Retirees Awards Dinner of the Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development on Saturday.
The awards ceremony is intended to pay tribute to the distinguished group of educators who contributed significantly to Dominica’s development as employees of the Ministry of Education.
The Ministry of Education and Human Resource Development is proud to acknowledge the accomplishments and service of the awardees as they move on to a new stage in their lives and wishes them well for their retirement.
Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit and the Hon. Minister for Education and Human Resource Development Petter Saint-Jean will address the retirees. Musical performances will come from the Sisserou Singers, Fatima Noel and teachers Asher Thomas and Kishon Florent.
The awardees are: Melizia St. Aime, Clara Savarin, Sonia Christian, Meldora Lawrence, Helen Warrington, Josephine Jemmot, Glorine Thomas, Joyce Celestine, Augustina Francis, Carol Prosper, Catherine Larocque, Cynthia Morvan, Mariane Austrie, Mona Thomas, Judith Alick, Beverly Williams, Bernie Abraham, Margaret Romain, Irose Thomas, Merle Lawrence, Jane Cornelius, Charlotte Joseph, Judith Mitchel, Starry Williams, Athelstane Seraphin, Ann Joseph, Merle St. Louis, Angelina Martin, Gloria Webb, Theresa Hector, Allan Moise, Timothy Moise, Geraldine Timothy, Jualine Charles, Roslyn Fontaine, Mariane Austrie, Claudette Shillingford, Lucille Blackman, Marcella Severin, Arlington Burnette, Joyce Dupuis, Arthlene Douglas-Murdoch, Bentley Royer, Vyleen Royer, Cynthia Bernabe, Lucina Lafond-Charles, Clementina Liverpool-Paul, Isa Dorsette.
congratulations to all the teachers especially miss Irose Thomas you are the best
Congratulations from your children, Mrs. Joyce Dupuis! You deserve it!
I would like to know how the selection process was conducted in determining who makes the list.
Why Mrs. Gertrude Roberts is not recognized for her exceptional service as an educator?
Mrs. Roberts taught Peter St Jean at Laplaine School, and he should be the first to acknowledge her in such an occasion.
I hope this list not tabulated based on party affiliation.
Congratulations to all the retired Educators. My opinion is that I hope retirees from other villages are being recognized in the future and that this is a yearly event.
job well done teacha claudo and teacha curly
I would have loved to see Ma John on there. She was one of the best as well. This lady had bursaries and scholarships coming from her class at St Martin primary- not just any class mind you. This is the class where they were told the children were too slow. You will always be in my heart Ms. John.
That is so true. Help us to locate her. I would like her on the list too.
Sure, just reply with an email or contact phone number and I can have her get in touch with you.
I do not understand what is going on. Ms. John was on the DATA for over 15 years; she was also on the Caribbean Status of Women’s Committee, worked with the Social Center, with Rosie Brown in women’s bureau, Ms. Giddens and others I can’t even remember at this time. Oh by the way she gave lessons to less fortunate children for free and I believe her last position was assistant principal at the Goodwill primary school. I had worked with her personally on some projects and I know she made extra efforts to improve the education system in Dominica. Isn’t the Ministry of Education aware of those happenings. I wonder who are the ones doing the selection. Not that the others aren’t deserving but individuals need to be given a flower while they are alive for unselfish service. It is ashamed that she wasn’t on that list.
Congrats Ms Glorine Thomas the BEST teacher in the world…..we love you Ms Thomas, you are one of st Joe finest…a gem!
mr. bernard henderson is missing from this least.. needs review. one of the best teachers ever..
Congratulations to Mrs. Mitchell! You were indeed an outstanding teacher. Congratualtions to the other teachers. Thanks for doing a great job in education.
And an awful landlord!
some of the persons who are being honored are yet to be informed or invited.
Is that how the Min. of Ed.operates?
Who is the ceremony really for?
relax yourself!
Congratulation to you Isa Dorsett you have done well your village is proud of you.
Congratulations to all my former teachers: Ms. Helen Warrington, Mrs. Joyce Celestine, Mrs. Mariane Austrie (My principal at Roseau Mix School), Mrs. Judith Alick, Mrs. Roslyn Fontaine, Mr. Arlington Burnette and Ms. Isa Dorsette.
DNO what’s wrong where is my comment
Congratulation Mrs.Judith Mitchell. You were and still are a role model to you many students. Thank you for being there when i needed you..
Teaching was not just a career to you it was your passion -To educate the younger generation. You dedicated all your time into teaching us not just what was on the syllabus, but how to become role model when the time is right. For that I am forever grateful. Your hard work has paid off. .Congratulations Mrs. Mitchell.
Your past student-class of 1998.
The greatest teacher in the world LUCINA LAFOND CHARLES. She taught us down to dressing professionally at SMS. Met her again at UWI. She caused me to pass my English and Surveys. congrats Miss and thank you.
congrats to miss A Martin who dedicated all of her teaching years to the Bagatelle Children.Thank you miss Martin and enjoy your most deserved rest.
Welldone to all the teachers and educators especially to Carol Prosper . Congratulations for such long and dedicated service.
Congrats to Tantie Merle, Mr. Arlington Burnette, Ms Roslyn Fountaine and all the other teachers who are being honoured.
Joyce Celestine, Excellent example of unwavering commitment for the youth. Love you!
Congrats Miss Lawrence , Mrs Austrie and Mrs Warrington! God bless you all!
were these teachers notified? i was speaking to one of them who does not know anything about it.
Min. Of Ed you need to do better.The teachers should have been informed/notified.
CONGRATS TO ALL THE TEACHERS>
YOU have All worked extremely hard.May God continu to bless each of you.
Well Done Teacher Merle St.Louis & Teacher Melizia St.Amie Of Castle Bruce ….. and Athelstane Seraphin of Good Hope …Congratulation … You guys did and excellent Job in my upbringing….. An Honour Well deserved.
Congrats to Mrs Mona Thomas! You really deserve it. you definitely have the qualities to be a teacher. I’m sure it feels good to know that on that day your son will be one of the musical performances wooing you.
congrats teacher starry you have done well in your work you deserve it love from a parent
TEACHER you never seem to mind spending that extra time so that no child was ever left behind…. Congrats Ms. Irose Thomas, a true and devoted teacher.Enjoy your retirement.
Congratulation Margaret Romain- you were a great teacher – best wishes to the others . It’s like that you all are being honor for you great work.
outstanding service in a thankless profession not to mention pay and working conditions. God bless and may you see as many years of happiness as you have given service. special thanks to teacher melizia.
Oh my how can i forget Mrs.Lucina Lafond Charles she taught me also at the SMS,Thank you so much miss for all the inspiration and all what you taught me am forever greatful Congrats god bless and Happy Retirement.
Sir Luther
Wonder what are the criterias that they use to qualify these educators? Why don’t they pick someone from each village in order to keep things even. No one from Calibishie was mentioned. What a shame!
Did you read the headline? RETIRED TEACHERS!!! That is the criteria! Look up the meaning. GOSH!!!
Did you even read the headlines? RETIRED TEACHERS!!! that is the criteria! GOSH!!!
Didn’t u read the headlines? RETIRED TEACHERS!!! dat’s the criteria! GOSH!!!
Was wondering the same thing, would like to know the criterias used.
Congrats to all the Teachers on a job well done special mention to Mrs.Webb from Soufriere you did a very good job with the children of the community, and also Theresa Laurent Hector from Grandbay she was my former teacher she taught me at the SMS, thank you miss for the inspiration and everything you taught me god bless you all and Happy Retirement.
We must change the award system;give them cash instead,they have spent their lives taking from their empty purse to buy manila papers etc.even organizing “belle-marche'”to buy paints to paint S-C-H-O-O-L buildings,yet they are the most under-paid state workers.Retirees,you will never be forgotten by the public,we shall always call you “Sir and Miss”.
Congratulations to Lucina Lafond-Charles. You were a great teacher. May the good Lord continue to watch over you.
Blessings always!
Congrats to Mrs. Cynthia Morvan. This lady possessed all the qualities of what a teacher should be. I can safely say she has been the best teacher I have known. And I think she deserves all her flowers and awards while she is still alive.
Yoy are correct . Mrs C. Morvan deserves the award. a very hard working dedicated teacher for years. No matter what school she served she did her best and turn it around for the best.
Totally agree with that, she taught me twice, when she was Miss Cuffy and then when she became Mrs Morvan, will always remember her, strict but liked.
Job well done Teacher Sase, Theresa Hector, who taught with me many years ago at Tete Morne Govt School. I know you invested over thirty years (30 yrs) of your life educating the kids in the community. I hope that you really enjoy your retirement. Eating and drinking all local organic and natural products and exercising every morning. May God bless you and the other retirees.
YEAH! Way to go Teacher Sase. This lady taught soooo many of us from the Montin/TeteMorne area. Thank you. It was high time.
Way to go teacher sase!!!
The list missing a few more those well maybe next time around i hope so 40 years and over i know a few so i will write to the ministry of education to look into the names.but congrats to all the hard working teachers king dice should perform on the day.touching song fitted for the occasion.
The persons you have in mind may have been honoured at the previous awards ceremony. These names are the most recently retired-since the last awards.
Well deserved recognition to all the retirees, especially Mrs. Judith Mitchel. I enjoyed the years that we worked together. Much blessings to you.
The school system must stop the beating of students in schol.this is child abuse .stop it now.there are too many teachers abusing students.
You need to stop it,some of them do need the cut-tail,don’t bring American system(abuse) into it!
Well if parents were diligent in disciplining their children at home, there would be no need for teachers to discipline them at school.
It look like Tiny changed his name to law….ou veeway encore..They need to beat them because they think they big man and woman,so if they do for some discipline they should get it. We can’t afford dem gartay wass to spoil other people children and the teachers.Teacherrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr (in my Dice voice?)
Congrats to Teacher Starry,Mr.Seraphine,Miss Morvan
I’m very much happy for you teachers’ Alick and Fontaine. Congratulations!!! You both really did your fare share with due diligence, care and with all your might, now its rewarding. Thanks for the learning i got from you both. Do enjoy the appreciation and recognition given to you all. To all the other teachers i say CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
King Dice should be one of the performers.
excelent work by judit allick &roslyn fontain both were my teacher,,,, i wish u and all the others great health and happy days to come,,,, i know u have don a lot to invest in a lot of young people