Leslyn Tonge, Ph.D., a proud product of Wesley Village and an alumna of former St. Andrews High School, has assumed the role of Dean of Students at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) Orville E. Kean Campus. With a robust educational background and a fervent dedication to student success, Dr. Tonge is poised to make significant strides in her new position.
Dr. Tonge holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications with a concentration in Journalism, a Master of Arts degree in School Counseling and Guidance, and a Ph.D. in Creative Leadership for Innovation and Change, all earned from the University of the Virgin Islands. Additionally, she holds a Graduate Certificate in Creativity for Change Leadership from SUNY Buffalo.
Expressing her elation at the opportunity to give back to her alma mater in such a meaningful capacity, Dr. Tonge emphasized her unwavering commitment to fostering student development and growth.
“My journey from Wesley to the University of the Virgin Islands has been incredibly transformative, and I am thrilled to now have the opportunity to support and guide students on their path to success,” remarked Dr. Tonge.
Dr. Tonge’s vision for her role as Dean of Students is anchored in her passion for fostering an inclusive and equitable campus environment where every student can thrive. Committed to promoting diversity and championing equity, she aims to create a supportive community that celebrates individual differences and cultivates a sense of belonging for all.
Her appointment heralds a new era of student-centered leadership at UVI’s Orville E. Kean Campus, promising an environment where every student can thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
Dr. Tonge also serves as the Program Coordinator of the UVI Passport to the World Travel-Learning program, ground-breaking initiative designed to broaden students’ horizons by exposing them to diverse cultures and experiences across the globe.
Congratulations.Wishing you the very best.
So all dem students dat does go all over the place can rest assured dat Mamzelle will look out for dem???
Who Vex Boss wi is just a question!!!
One correction from my earlier submission, the relationship with my late sister came through your grandfather, I was later informed!
Funny how every educated person in Wesley is your relative. I wonder who in Wesley is not your relative? Boy, you are something else. Man, get a life. When Lennox Linton in his dreams becomes the next PM of Dominica, he will also be your relative in your dreams as well. Right? Is any homeless person in Wesley your cousin also?
I didn’t say she is related to me, her grandfather “Ramey” and my late sister were brother and sister: their late father was Terrill Lesley okay!
And if you were not an idiot you would have known by now that just about everyone in Wesley and Marigot are related, either my mother or father side!
And is it not funny that we all are academically educated!
That’s as a result of inbreeding fool!
“Ramey!”
The name is “Raney.”
Look at you girl, my former student at St. Andrews !! Congratulations Leslyn. Soooo proud and happy on your accomplishment. Foreward ahead with humility. Ah feel big bout yah
Congratulations to a sister of the soil, friend and colleague. Continue to change the space around you, not just for you, but also for those who come into your path. Hold hands with others and lead them to places they have been dreaming of. Remember all those who held your hands in the process of your journey.
I wish to congratulate you on your educational accomplishment, and as another genius mind out of the Vilage of Wesley! I remember your mother very well, and your father too.
As a matter of fact your late father and my sister Marie were brother and sister by father: Terrill Lesley, hence my late sister was your biological aunt!
I wish you every success in all your endeavors, if you ask’s your brothers: Becket, Dorival, Jillian,(Julien) they will tell you I am the one called Son, the son of their aunt Yvonne.
And Gary, if you read this, just shut up, because I know what you’re going to say!
Hahahaha!
Congratulations fellow lady from Wesley. It is always great to learn of folks from our little community blazing trails in the wider world community. I salute you on your achievements.
How can a person born so close to Lennox Linton in Wesley have all those degrees?And Linton with no degree is the smartest man in UWP?Linton and the UWP supporters are the only ones who know where a MISSING $6.4 billion is.$6.4 billion is missing,but they know it is in the name of a foreigner in a foreign bank,yet they say it is MISSING.How can something be missing when you know where it is?