Christianburg Wismar Secondary School

What the teachers say...
Text and pictures added during the GEAP Introduction to Computing course.
 

Angela Alert

My name is Angela Alert. I live at Kwakwani Waterfront, Berbice River. Presently I am attending the Cyril Potter College of Education, Linden Branch, where I am preparing for my final year Exams.

I have been enjoying my stay in Linden where I have been seconded to the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. I enjoy teaching the students of CWSS, especially form 1 London.

David Archibald

Hi! My name is David Archibald. I live at Block 22 Wisrock Squatting Area. I am presently employed with the Ministry of Education as an Industrial Arts teacher at the Wismar Christianburg Secondary School.

I teach Electricity/ Electronics, Woods and Electrical technology at the levels 9,10 and 11.

My ambition is to elevate myself in the Education System. I will like to become a trained Mathematics teacher at the Cyril Potter Collage of Education, after which I hope to attend the University of Guyana to achieve a degree in Education, and then make useful changes in the Education system after I become a Headmaster.

I do hope you have a smart ambition too, GOD BLESSES.
 

Ingrid Barnes

The picture on the left is that of Ms.Ingrid Barnes. She has been in the teaching profession for over thirty years. She has taught in some of the primary and secondary schools in Linden. Her teaching career started in 1967 after writing the General Certificate of Education examination, while attending the Mackenzie High School. So far she has been instrumental in moulding some of the Nation’s children by teaching at the St.Aidan’s Anglican, One Mile Primary, Kwakwani Community High, New Silvercity Secondary and the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School.

Presently her status at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School is Senior Mistress. She has been holding this position for twelve years.
 

Candy Bellamy

Hi, I’m Candy Bellamy - a teacher of Integrated Science and Chemistry attached to Wismar Christianburg Secondary School. 

I’ve been in the teaching profession for nine years and presently am pursuing a trained teacher’s certificate in Secondary Science here in Linden.

Over the nine year period, I've taught Mathematics at levels 7, 9,10 & 11; Chemistry at level 9; Physics at level 9; and Integrated Science at levels 7, 9, 10 & 11. 

It’s  my  aspiration  to  become  a  graduate  in  Physics/Chemistry  or  Physics/Computer  in  the  near  future.

I’m  the  mother  of  four wonderful  girls, ages  ranging  from  6 years  old  to  5 months  old,  and   I  thank  God  for  the  blessed  privilege  of  being  a  mother  and  wife. 

GOODBYE!

P.S.  My  daughters’ names  are  Shanice Whitney, Shanicia Britany, Shanae Tiffany, and Shani Shanacey.

Althea Briggs

Hi my name is Althea Briggs. I am 21 yrs old and was born under the sign Virgo. I love meeting intelligent persons.

At present I am an acting teacher at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School and I am mainly based in the Allied Arts Department.

The name of my H.O.D is Ms Verna Porter. My dept. consist of five members. 

The subject I teach is Dancing. I teach in the forms four and two. I love it because there is where my skills lie. Along with that I would like to be a trained Dance teacher with the knowledge of all kinds of dances so that when ever my time comes to show my skill I would produce quality dance of all levels. 

I would like to thank Ms G. George Albert who has encouraged me along my academic path.

THANK YOU GOD FOR YOUR DIVINE LOVE

Roy Cadogan

My name is Roy Cadogan I live at 52, Blueberry Hill, Wismar, Linden. I am a teacher of metals and technical drawing at the Wismar Christianburg Secondary School which I enjoy doing very much. 

I am presently teaching forms 2, 3 and 4 and find it very invigorating. Personally I feel that this part of our school’s prospectus is very imperative to our children’s outlook. My subject area is all about educating children with experiences with tools, equipment, materials proesses and occupations for those who are desirous of obtaining a foundation for vocational development.

Gavin Clarke

I am Gavin Clarke and I am happy to introduce myself to.
I’ve attended the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School, where I am now a teacher a member of the Industrial Arts Department.

I teach Technical Drawing at the 3rd, 4th, 5th form level.

Kim Coppin

My name is Kim Coppin. I live with my parents in Guyana. I  am presently attached to the CHRISTIANBURG WISMAR SECONDARY SCHOOL and have been for the past five years.

I am a teacher of CARIBBEAN HISTORY, this of which I enjoy very much. Other than this subject, I have a knowledge of other subject areas such as GEOGRAPHY, MATHS, SCIENCE, HOME ECONOMICS, PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS just to name a few.

Presently I teach forms 1 and 2. I really find it refreshing to teach this subject area of my school’s curriculum. Personally I feel that this area of our school’s curriculum is indeed an important aspect of our children’s lives.

My subject area is all about educating the children about the past and developing an interest, love and appreciation for each other.

Kerry Fraser

Hi! My name is Kerry C. Fraser.
I attended the Mackenzie High School but at present I am a science teacher at Christianburg Wismar Secondary School.

I am a twenty one year old male who was born under the sign of Sagittarius. At present I am thinking of furthering my studies by writing some CXC subjects in 2002 - including maths, English, biology, physics, IT and chemistry.
 

Melanie Hale

Hi, I am Melanie Hale an industrious Accounts and Business teacher attached at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. I teach levels 9 and 10. My department comprise of Miss Althea Abrams (H.O.D) Mr. Sean Zephyr, Mr. Joel MacIntyre and, yours truly, Melanie Hale.

My hobbies are reading and watching geographic. Apart of being industrious, I am a CHRISTIAN and Aesthetic.

Being a teacher you can impart knowledge and also learn.
One advantage of such is that you can develop your communication skill. 

Sharon Hall

My name is Sharon Alison Hall. I am a teacher of the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School.  I am presently teaching English Language and Literature in form 2 Allicock, Corlette, Dean and 3 Rutherford and London. I am also a student of the Cyril Potter College of Education, Linden Centre. I am doing the secondary training and I am in the final year preparing to write examination in May and June 2000.

My hobbies are reading, watching television, playing indoor and outdoor games and track and field sports. I also enjoy serving the ALMIGHTY GOD and going to church. My favourite authors are Sydney Sheldon, John Grisham, Clive Cussler, Danielle Steele and William Shakespeare. Most of all, my favourite gospel singer is Ron Kenoly, but I like other singers like Kirk Franklin, Cece Winans and Bebe Winans.

My favourite foods are fried rice, baked chicken and macaroni with cheese. In addition I like to eat very much but do not want to get fat. I like to exercise very much in order to keep fit. I believe that good exercise is needed if one is to remain slim and trim. Moreover one needs to adopt good eating habits by using foods from all the food groups.

My future ambition is to become a Business Manageress. To fulfill this dream I intend to further my studies at the University of Guyana in the near future.

Winston Hercules

I am Winston Hercules, H. O. D. Agriculture Science of the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. 

I have been working at this school from February 1988 when I began teaching Agriculture Science for the first time. It was the Form 5 GCE Agriculture Science students who I had to continue the program with for their examination in June of that year.

Though it was challenging I was determined and I sought assistance from Ms B Allicock. All of those students were successful.

Keisha Luke

Hi, my name is Ms. Keisha Luke. At present I am a Mathematics teacher at the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. I also attend C.P.C.E Linden centre and is presently concluding my final year. My main goal in life is to have a degree in economics, marry and serve my Lord faithfully.

My school environment comprises of nine different departments. I am a valuable asset of the Mathematics Department that is made up of six members, including the H.O.D (Mrs. Corina McBean).

Monique Matthews

My name is Monique Descia Matthews. I am a female teacher of the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School. I am twenty years old and I am presently pursuing a Teacher’s Certificate in Secondary Education. I have been teaching for the past three years and I’m enjoying it. I began my career on the 7th April, 1997. I was placed in the English Department and have since been teaching levels sevens and eight. I teach English Language and English Literature. However I do not teach Literature on a regular basis like Language. That is because there is not a regular Literature programme going on at my school due to a lack of staff to teach the subject.

Leroy Peters

Hi my name is LEROY PETERS and I am a TEMPORARY QUALIFIED MASTER at the CHRISTIANBURG WISMAR SECONDARY SCHOOL. 

My career as a teacher began on the 4th October 1999 when I started as an acting teacher and then was promoted to T.Q.M. 

I am an INDUSTRIAL ARTS teacher and a subject teacher of WOODS, TECHNICAL DRAWING and ELECTRICITY / ELECTRONICS. I teach Form Two Woods, Form Three Technical Drawing and Form Four Electricity/Electronics.  I love teaching but hate writing the weekly journal.

My goal is to become an ARCHITECT.

June Prince

My name is June Vanetta Prince.  I am a teacher attached to the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School, where I teach Agricultural Science to students of levels 9, 10 and 11.

I joined the staff of this school in 1998. In the past I have also Taught Mathematics at level 9 at the Richard Ishmael Secondary, Georgetown.

Some of the Schools I have attended include, Bushlot Secondary, East Ruimveldt Secondary, Guyana School of Agriculture, University of Guyana, and University of Greenwich, UK.

My hobbies include reading, corresponding, crocheting and most sporting activities. 
Authors that I enjoy reading include: Wilbur Smith, John LeCarre, Sydney Sheldon, Robert Ludlum. I totally dislike reading Stephen King.

My ambition is to become a School Administrator and I would also like to work with students that are “some- what” challenged.

Carmelita Roberts

My name is Carmelita Roberts. I am a teacher of mathematics at Christianburg Wismar Secondary School, which is situated on Blue Berry Hill. 

The school’s curriculum caters for a wide cross-section of student interests since there are nine departments and every subject  taught is offered at the Caribbean Examination Council. The staff consists of approximately sixty teachers and in excess of eight hundred students.

The extra curricular activites include sports and prize giving exercises as well as rallies.

Carlyn Smith

My name is Carlyn Smith. I was appointed to the Christianburg Wismar Secondary School in August 1991 as an assistant mistress. 

I began acting as Head Of The Social Studies Department in October 1993. In September 1996, I was appointed as Head Of Department substantively.

At present, my department has seven teachers. They are: Marcia Barclay, Nigel Williamson, Lana Moseley, Natasha Park, Kim Coppin, Elsa Jones, Angela Alert and Clair Richards.

I enjoy teaching Caribbean History in the upper forms and Social Studies in the lower forms. I began preparing students for CXC History in 1993. The first group of students wrote exams in June 1994. Presently, I have prepared fourteen students for CXC History exams 2000.

In the quest for improving my academic qualifications, I began university in September 1998. I am majoring in Education Administration and I have successfully completed two years of my training .