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After 38 years of shaping young minds, Carmen Dawkins accepts a well-deserved token of appreciation.
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After 38 years of shaping young minds, Carmen Dawkins accepts a well-deserved token of appreciation.
Zona Senior-Campbell glows with pride after being honoured for 37 years of committed service in the classroom.
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Zona Senior-Campbell glows with pride after being honoured for 37 years of committed service in the classroom.
Left: It’s a proud daughter moment for Shanique Holness (right), who embraces her mother, educator Yannette Holness, in celebration of nearly four decades of dedicated service.
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Left: It’s a proud daughter moment for Shanique Holness (right), who embraces her mother, educator Yannette Holness, in celebration of nearly four decades of dedicated service.
Beverley Ritchie-Dixon, of Seaview Primary and Infant School, is celebrated for 37 years of devoted service to education. By her side, sharing in this proud moment, are her sons, Syron Powell (left) and Orandi Dixon.
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Beverley Ritchie-Dixon, of Seaview Primary and Infant School, is celebrated for 37 years of devoted service to education. By her side, sharing in this proud moment, are her sons, Syron Powell (left) and Orandi Dixon.
Educator Barbara Hurlock brings a burst of sunshine to the room as she collects her plaque, honouring 36 years of dedicated service to education.
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Educator Barbara Hurlock brings a burst of sunshine to the room as she collects her plaque, honouring 36 years of dedicated service to education.
Having fallen in love with teaching early on, Denise Baker now proudly reflects on 36 years of impactful service in the classroom.
Rudolph Brown
Having fallen in love with teaching early on, Denise Baker now proudly reflects on 36 years of impactful service in the classroom.
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The annual Jamaica Teachers’ Association Golden Torch Award ceremony shone a spotlight on some of the nation’s most devoted educators, honouring their decades of service to education in Jamaica. Awardees from all 14 parishes proudly stepped forward to receive their well-earned accolades last Friday, each marking 35 years or more of unwavering dedication. Dressed in formal flair and beaming with pride, the honourees made their way to the stage at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel and Something Extra has the social highlights.