Our Staff
Michelle Stowe
Head Teacher
Michelle is a college trained teacher who left a job at a High school to join the staff at the Sunshine School. She recalls “reporting for duty with mixed emotions – excited but afraid of not being prepared for the unknown “. She says her love for children gave her the drive to walk through the gates into what turned out to be a life changing experience. According to her, what you do to make each child in your care realize his or her purpose is what truly matters. She has fallen in love and is furthering her Special Education studies.
Michelle is supported by a dedicated and hard working staff of teachers and ancillary workers who continue to help students achieve their highest potential.
Ashanka Quashie
Deputy Head Teacher
Ashanka says she always wanted to be a teacher and when the opportunity arose in 2011, she was happy to join the staff. From 2013 to 2015 she attended Teacher’s College, then returned to the Sunshine School. She says her goal is to show others that everyone has talent. She likes a challenge and is determined to succeed. She lives by her grandmother’s wisdom: Do your best at everything you do and let God do the rest.
Tracey Frederick
Teacher
Tracey started on the YES (Youth Empowerment Service) Programme in 2009 and grew into the position. In addition to being passionate about her class, she also teaches Art & Craft and Sewing. She shows great initiative and is always looking for new things to do with her students. She says “Teaching children is an accomplishment, getting children excited about learning is an achievement. The students are my inspiration to give nothing but the very best of myself daily, and to make a difference in their lives".
Jutelene Peters
Teacher
Jutelene assumed duties at the Sunshine School in 2020 as a teacher. She teaches a group of younger students. Her special interests are singing, photography, and outdoor activities.
Jeromie Roberts
Gardener
Jeromie joined the staff in 2020 on a part-time basis. He enjoys working in the garden and takes pride in helping to nurture seedlings to maturity.
Jacqueline Nanton
Cook
Jacqueline started at the Sunshine school in 2022. She prepares delicious and nutritious meals daily. To Ms. Jackie - as she is affectionately called, cooking is a passion and pleasure is derived from seeing the smiles on the faces of students as they partake of the meals she prepares.
Krista Bynoe
Assistant Teacher
Krista is a former student who always “mothered" the younger and less able students. After she completed the school program in 2015, it was easy for her to make the transition to the position of assistant. She does a great job helping and supporting teachers in class and as needed.
First medal in the bag at the Berlin Special Olympics 2023.
Jenique Glynn
Teacher
Jenique started in 2015 as an assistant teacher and then transitioned to being the school’s secretary. Because of her love for the classroom, however, she returned to being a teacher. She says one of her special interests is making the students happy and that led her to pursue an Associate degree in Education at St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College, Division of Teacher Education.