Education

Kerra Samuel Named 2019 USVI State Teacher Of The Year

Kerra Samuel, intermediate computer lab teacher at Pearl B. Larsen Elementary School and recently named 2018-19 St. Croix District Teacher of the Year, has emerged as the 2019 Virgin Islands State Teacher of the Year, topping 2018-19 St. Thomas-St. John District Teacher of the Year Shernore Prince of Joseph Sibilly Elementary School, the Department of Education has announced. “It is indeed a great honor to be named the 2019 Virgin Islands State Teacher,” Ms. said. “Hard work and determination truly does pay off. It proves that teaching is not about all the resources you have, it’s about putting your best foot forward despite challenges or obstacles.” State Teacher candidates, comprised of the two district teachers, undergo an extensive vetting process that includes a classroom observation session to assess the teachers’ skill level in the following categories: creating an environment of respect and rapport, establishing a culture of learning, managing classroom procedures, managing stu...