Former ESHS Principal Harrigan-Underhill is appointed Director of HLSCC Institute of Education
Written by Fuze Social Team on January 12, 2022
A former Principal at the Elmore Stoutt High School and an NDP candidate in the last General Elections Sandy Harrigan-Underhill has been appointed as the first Director of the HLSCC Institute of Education.
President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Dr. Richard Georges said he is delighted to welcome Harrigan-Underhill to HLSCC, noting that she is an outstanding choice as the first Director of their new Institute of Education, bringing a wealth of experience from leadership roles at the Territory’s largest secondary school, and experience in the sector both local and internationally.”
The President said that in addition to her educational training and experience, her background in law and organisational management as well as a proven track record of leadership will support both the College and the teaching service in their work to improve lives through education.”
As Director of the Institute, Harrigan-Underhill will work collaboratively with the Ministry of Education to advance their mandates as it relates to the education training needs of the Territory.
A primary function of the Institute will be to work closely with the Territory’s schools – both public and private – through the Ministry of Education, to obtain data that will inform decisions about the Territory’s Education Training needs. And Harrigan-Underhill said that an important part of her role as Director is to ensure that the goals of the Education Institute align with standards established by CARICOM Standards for the Teaching Profession, OECS Educator Sector Strategy, and UNESCO Strategy on Teachers.”
