Gertrude Flynn-White is a retired principal whose passion for teaching propelled her through forty years of unbroken service in teaching. She grew up in Jamaica with parents who we...view moreGertrude Flynn-White is a retired principal whose passion for teaching propelled her through forty years of unbroken service in teaching. She grew up in Jamaica with parents who were hardworking, independent Christians. This solid foundation helped to shape her character as she moved through the different stages of her life. She grew up as a devoted Christian, dedicated teacher and a caring mother.
She has a Diploma from Moneague Teachers College, a BSc and MBA from Nova Southeastern University. Among her accolades she has the Excellent Teacher award, the Lasco Teacher of the Year Region 3 Top Teacher award and the Golden Torch long service award. Her entrepreneurial interests inspired her to establish other career paths in Fashion Designing, Dress Making and Culinary Arts.
Her journey took her through success overshadowed by adversity, to retire from the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann, Jamaica.view less