Pichelin-born Sherwin E. James, has been recognized at the 2013 Annual Awards Program for Academic Advising at the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) Annual Conference in Salt Lake City, Utah for outstanding service and leadership.
At the function he was presented with the 2013 Commission and Interest Group (CIG) Service Award.
The CIG Service Award is presented to a NACADA member who has provided outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to a specific commission, interest group, cluster or the CIG Division.
James was also presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his leadership and service to NACADA for his role as chair of the Advising Student Athletes Commission from 2011 through 2013.
He is employed as the College of Business professional academic advisor and major mentor coordinator at Clayton State University.
The NACADA Annual Awards Program honors individuals and institutions making significant contributions to the field of academic advising. The program has grown to honor recipients on an international level.
James was born in the village of Pichelin and lived there until moving to the US in 1999.
He is a recognized and highly decorated Grand Bay Secondary School (now known as Pierre Charles Secondary School) track and field athlete.
After high school, he attended the Clifton Dupigny Community College (Technical Division). He then spent a year at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri but left when the University of Idaho offered him a track and field scholarship.
While at Idaho, he represented Dominica in the 200-meters at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
James has a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Management and Human Resources and a Master’s Degree in Education, with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Idaho.
He is currently the Vice President of the Dominica Atlanta Cultural Association (DACA), in Georgia.
James, his wife Tawanna, and their four (4) year old son, Tashern, live in Stone Mountain, Georgia.
Congrats my friend gods guidance and protection be with you keep on shining like a star
Congratulations Sherwin. God be Praised. Keep shinning. Well done, Son, well done! Thanks for making my village proud.
Congratulations!! great job
I’m sure Catherine is most proud of you, and Edwin is also proud of you from were he is. I’m glad for you and proud of you. You made something of those sessions that Edwin sent you to with me by the school. May God bless you and yours.
Well done Sherwin!
Way to go Sherwin. Proud of your accomplishments. Coming from the heart of Manage.
Your performance on the track is now coupled with top performance academically and professionally. KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!
Congrats Cus..Well done. Catherine must be proud. Hi to the John family in Atlanta.
Congrats my bro. I am very proud of you man. Keep it up and God bless you man.
One thing, we Dominicans big up our people.i love u all.big up Sherwin.congrats
congrats Sherwin, represent for Olympians Club!Keep up the good work.
Excellent job Sherwin. You made me smile today. Keep thriving for excellence.
dats my boy rite there. nuff respect and more blessings to you!!! remember the technical college days and the hustle was always positive in everything keep on shining bro.
Big up fellow past student of the Grand Bay Secondary School. You did not attend PCSS so I am not going to say now PCSS. lol
To God be all the glory. Sherwin you have made me so very proud. I am grinning from ear to ear as if you are my own child. I taught you at school and you have always been a portrait of determination and discipline. You have made Grand Bay Secondary now PCSS very proud. You were always disciplined and well mannered. It has taken you far. Sherwin may God continue to bless you.
Nice. Good to see there are still positive men out there. Keep up the good work; you are setting a fine example for the future men of this world. God bless you always
Way to go Sherwin !!! Keep doing what you’re doing . Always new you were destined for greatness .
Go Shewin, go Shewin…..you make Pichelin proud
DOMINICA HAS TALENT, SKILLS, INTELLECT AND GREAT ACHIEVERS!!
CONGRATS TO YOU COMPATRIOT!! I WISH YOU MORE SUCCESSES!
One more name for the database of skill sets in the “Diaspora” (in whatever Dominican context the word diaspora is used)
Yay! Congratulations Sherwin. Keep making fantastic strides for yourself and for Dominica.
Wow, from Pichelin.
I too I’m from Pichelin and even though i don’t know you,because I left Dominica thirty years ago, I could not be any prouder to see that someone from Dominica, and I’m proud to say, Pichelin, Dominica has accomplished so much. Thank you son for making us proud and may God bless you and your family.
P.S. I really wish I knew who your relatives are though.
Isline was my mom (she died in 2005) so maybe you knew her.THANKS.
Congratulations Sherwin. I think that everyone should follow their dreams. Keep moving forward. I have no idea who you are, but I encourage my home boys/girls to achieve their goals.
Congratulations sherwin. You were always a very humble and focus young man.Look hiow far youve reached. your mum must be very proud of you.keep it up
That’s the way to go cuz keep up the good work
Congratulations by friend on your well deserved award.GODS BLESSING.
Congrats! Mabruk!
Congratulations Sherwin! Wishing you continued success and all the best as you strive to help others make meaningful life changing decisions. Know that your work will impact lives for generations to come.
That is my Cuz!!!! yeah!!! congrats!!
Keep making us proud. good job
Congrats Sherwin! From a fellow GBSS classmate! Keep on shining!
CONGRATULATIONS SHERWIN!!!! Keep up the great work! Mighty proud!!!
Congratulations my boy. Keep up the good work bros.
One Love Dominicans!
Congrats my dear friend.
Congratulations Mr James, well done, son of Dominica soil! The sky is your limit!
Congratulations Sherwin on a job well done. Your achievements are no doubt a testament to your hard work, dedication and a desire to excel in all that you do. You continue to make your family, your community and your country proud. I wish you continued success. Much love brother. Simpson…..
CONGRATULATIONS SHERWIN
keep up the good work
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Way to go Sherwin. Many congratulations to you on your achievements. Also many thanks for putting your village and Dominica on the map. Keep excelling, the sky is the limit.
Congrats my.boy product of grand bay high school.
this school has provided the best athletes in dominca particularly in your time.
Great Congratulation