An English teacher at the Combermere School has been selected to participate in the renowned Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement (TEA) Programme.
Rolien Thomas travelled to the United States to take her place at Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia from January 22 to March 10.
In addition to teaching English Language, English Literature, and Communication Studies at Combermere, the native of St Vincent and the Grenadines has been a part-time instructor at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, since 2022, where she teaches the Fundamentals of Written English course.
The Fulbright TEA Programme is an international exchange initiative designed to foster global collaboration among educators. It aims to provide educators with advanced professional development in teaching, leadership, and cross-cultural understanding.
According to a statement from the US Embassy, Thomas is anticipated to return with enhanced skills.
“By working with experts at Georgia State University, Thomas will enhance her skills and return to Barbados with new strategies to continue her work in improving education,” the statement read.
Thomas holds a Master’s of Education in Educational Leadership (2018), a Bachelor of Arts in Literatures in English (2017), and a Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary School) from the Erdiston Teacher’s Training College (2021).
The US Embassy said her academic achievements demonstrate a strong commitment to her professional development and a passion for advancing education in Barbados and beyond.
(PR)
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