12/07/2026
A Decade of Purpose. A Decade of Service.
When God places a calling upon your life, He also equips you with the strength, wisdom, and opportunities to fulfill His purpose. In a world that moves so quickly, it is often the memories that unexpectedly reappear on social media years later that remind us just how far God has brought us—and often at exactly the moment we need that reminder the most.
This year marks a significant milestone in my journey—my first decade as the only Business CVQ External Verifier within the Turks and Caicos Islands. Looking back, I am humbled, grateful, and reminded that this journey has never been about personal recognition. It has always been about service, mentorship, and investing in our young people.
This year alone brought several meaningful milestones:
✅ A recommendation I had advocated for over the years became a reality with the introduction of pre-verification, allowing students to become familiar with the verification process, build confidence, and better prepare for their official assessment. I continue to advocate for additional enhancements that will make the experience even stronger for our students.
✅ I had the privilege of assisting Ms. Beverly Coke from the CXC team as an industry professional while mentoring a teacher preparing for Internal Verifier Certification. It was an enriching experience as we shared knowledge, guidance, and best practices to strengthen quality assurance within our education system.
✅ Returning to Clement Howell High School in Providenciales, my first home base since the Business CVQ Programme was introduced, while continuing my work at Marjorie Basden High School, my alma mater. Serving at Marjorie Basden has allowed me to fulfill one of my childhood dreams—to give back to my beloved island home of South Caicos in a truly meaningful way. Being able to serve both schools, each of which holds a special place in my journey, has been one of the greatest blessings of this decade.
One of the most unforgettable moments this year was receiving a certificate of appreciation and a heartfelt video from the students, sharing how our conversations—and in some cases the deeper discussions we had together—had impacted their lives. That moment touched my heart in a way that words cannot fully express and is something I will cherish for a lifetime.
Each year, presenting the Most Improved Student Award is one of my greatest joys. Watching students proudly receive that recognition reminds me that sometimes all a young person needs is someone to believe in them.
A very special thank you to Mr. Reinwald Lewis of the Turks and Caicos Islands Education Department for your passion, vision, and unwavering support of the Business CVQ Programme. Your willingness to listen with an open mind, your thoughtful insight, and your commitment to embracing recommendations have made meaningful improvements possible. By supporting initiatives such as pre-verification, you have helped create a more engaging and rewarding experience for our students. Thank you for believing in the vision and, above all, for believing in our youth.
To every principal, teacher, faculty member, and student who has welcomed me into your schools over the past ten years, thank you. Your trust, partnership, and friendship have been among the greatest honours of my professional life.
Our youth are not simply our future—they are our present. We must continue to guide them, encourage them, challenge them, and remind them that they are capable of achieving greatness.
Together, we are doing far more than preparing students for certification—we are developing confident young professionals, strengthening our education system, and helping to build a stronger Turks and Caicos Islands.
With a grateful heart, I give all glory and honour to God for allowing me to serve. As I celebrate this first decade, I look forward with renewed purpose to continuing this journey of empowering lives, one student at a time.
God bless our youth. God bless our educators. And may God continue to bless these beautiful Turks and Caicos Islands. 🇹🇨❤️
