Government

It's Official: Sharon McCollum Sworn In As Education Commissioner

ST. THOMAS -- Government House came alive with supporters and well-wishers as Dr. Sharon Ann McCollum, who was sworn in as Education Commissioner for the Virgin Islands on Wednesday. With her 85-year-old mother, Helen Ruth McCollum, holding the bible, Dr. McCollum was sworn in by Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Rhys Hodge. Dr. McCollum, who in her words, “hit the ground running,” spoke about forging relationships with all stakeholders who work with students. “I am all about rebuilding and establishing relationships within the Department of Education. The business community is stepping forward, offering financial support. New donors are coming on board. There is a renewed commitment on the part of all stakeholders to work together in a professional manner. Meetings with the Virgin Islands Board of Education are productive. Members of the Legislature have pledged support and meetings with the unions have been successful in creating new levels of dialogue between labor and management,”...