Faculty & Staff

Faculty & Staff2024-01-23T12:22:11+00:00

Leadership

DARRYL BROWN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
Principal and CEO

Originally from Wales, Darryl is married to Milagros and is the father of two children, both of whom attended the school. Darryl began his career as a secondary school teacher in Kenya, but has spent the last thirty years working in and leading international schools in Kenya, Venezuela and the USA before taking up his current post as Principal in August 2012.

An IB North America workshop leader (Mathematics), academy member and accreditation officer (IB, CIS and AdvancED), Darryl balances his work in education with a passion for rugby; continually trying, and occasionally succeeding, in dispelling the myth that he is too old to play. Darryl speaks English and Spanish.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts (with honors) (Economics), University of Essex
Post Post Graduate Certificate in Education (Secondary Mathematics), University of Leicester
Master of Arts (Educational Leadership & Management), University of Bath
Certificate of International Leadership (The Principals’ Training Center)

ROB FULLER 🇦🇺
ROB FULLER 🇦🇺Head of Primary
Rob was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where he graduated from Deakin University with a B.Ed., B.App.Sc. (Hons.) and a M.App.Sc. in Leadership. Initially he taught in schools in Melbourne and then lectured at Tertiary level to B.Ed. students. For the past 22 years Rob has been living and teaching in the Caribbean. He has held senior leadership positions in IB World Schools in the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands and Barbados, including Head of School roles at both Primary and Secondary level. Outside of school, Rob’s interests include health & fitness, travel, photography, and Caribbean history & culture.
NICOLA LEEDHAM 🇮🇪
NICOLA LEEDHAM 🇮🇪Head of Secondary School
Born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Nicola lived in Europe, Canada and the United States before moving to Barbados in 1998.

Nicola holds a PhD in English in which she specialized in modern American literature and has taught at The Codrington School for the past 12 years. Previously Nicola held the role of MYP Coordinator and has been involved with Model United Nations, debate and drama. She is fascinated by the learning journey and sees the essence of education as a transformative process. Her aim is to enable Codrington students to become not only informed scholars, but genuinely curious thinkers, compassionate citizens and lifelong learners.

Faculty & Staff

KIRSTY THOMAS 🇬🇧
KIRSTY THOMAS 🇬🇧MYP/DP English Teacher and DP Coordinator
Kirsty was born in England. She has been teaching for 10 years, has worked in schools in the UK and comes to Codrington from The International School of Milan, Italy.

She has a passion for learning and, although her main love is English, she also enjoys exploring Drama and Film and has taken part in a number of amateur dramatic productions. In her spare time, Kirsty enjoys reading, traveling and trying new things.

BA (Hons) English from The University of Hull, UK
GTP/QTS – Hull Citywide DRB, UK

TANNER NICKEL 🇨🇦
TANNER NICKEL 🇨🇦PE Teacher & MYP Coordinator
Tanner was born in Canada, growing up in the city of Calgary, Alberta. After graduating from the University of Alberta, he moved abroad to start his teaching career. Tanner comes to Barbados having spent the past seven years teaching in England, and IB schools in China and Japan.

As a physical and health education teacher, Tanner believes in creating meaningful experiences through student choice, promoting lifelong interest in physical activity and health initiatives. Outside of work, he enjoys pursuing a range of outdoor activities including golf, hiking, surfing and reading a book on a patio.

Bachelor of Physical Education/Bachelor of Education (Combined Degree) – University of Alberta
Professional Certificate of Qualification – British Columbia Ministry of Education, Canada

Rebecca Reider 🇬🇧
Rebecca Reider 🇬🇧PYP Coordinator & PYP 7 Teacher
Becky has been a Primary trained teacher for 15 years, with a B.A in Education (Hons.), a Masters in Education focusing on Elementary Maths and a TEFL and TESOL Scholar certificate from the University of Cambridge.

Over the past 8 years, Becky has been employed in IB World Schools in Dubai, British Virgin Islands and Italy, where she has held various teaching and Middle Leadership roles, of which Approaches to Learning Skills Lead was one of her most enjoyable and added a more creative and rounded approach to her teaching.

During her time as a Senior Leader and PYP Coordinator at the International School of Como, Becky has had the opportunity to develop her passion for curriculum design, mentoring and leadership.
Becky is committed to encouraging students to develop a sense of belonging and independence through collaboration and inquiry, with a multi-faceted focus on personal, local and global connections to become  lifelong learners as they navigate the world and explore the opportunities it has to offer.
Outside of school, Becky’s interests include singing in and leading Gospel groups and choirs, being involved in community projects, travel, and watching athletics.
Bachelor of Arts Hons. (Early Childhood Development and Education) – University of Derby, UK
Post Graduate Certificate in Education with QTS (Primary Education) – University of Northampton, UK
Masters of Arts (Primary Education – Thesis on Primary Mathematics) – University of Northampton, UK
TEFL and TESOL Scholar Level 5 Certificate (Teaching English to Early learners, Teenagers, Adults and Advanced learners) – University of Cambridge, UK
IB Approaches to Learning Certificate
IB PYP Coordinator Certificate
Senior Leadership Certificate – Inspired Education Group
CHRYSTAL CUMMINS-BECKLES 🇧🇧
CHRYSTAL CUMMINS-BECKLES 🇧🇧PYP/MYP/DP Music Teacher
Chrystal is an established songwriter and arranger and has written winning compositions throughout the Caribbean. Her passion for the arts lead her to pursuing a degree in Music from the Barbados Community College, a Bachelors Degree in Fine Arts with a double major in Film and Theatre with Honors.

She then graduated from the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom with a Masters Degree in Media and Cultural Studies. Chrystal holds a Diploma in Education with Distinction from the Erdiston Teaching College in Barbados.

Associate of Arts (Music) – Barbados Community College, Barbados
Bachelor of Arts (Film & Theatre) – University of the West Indies. Barbados
Master of Arts (Media & Cultural Studies) – University of Sussex, England

RON LIVECCHI 🇺🇸
RON LIVECCHI 🇺🇸MYP/DP Mathematics Teacher
Ron was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio in the United States. He graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Mathematics Education. Ron taught for 27 yrs in the US before beginning his international teaching adventure. He is coming to us from the Pechersk School International in Ukraine.

In addition to teaching, Ron coached varsity boys basketball and was the assistant coach for Math Counts. Ron understands the struggles that some students go through with maths because he experienced them also and that is why he feels he is a perfect fit to teach the subject. Ron is excited about “living” the island life with his wife, Betsy, and their two dogs, Bucky and Wanda. Ron is a comic book collector and big Marvel fan, he also enjoys movies, puzzles, and all things nerdy.

Bachelor of Science in Education/Mathematics (Ohio University)

Finishing Masters in Education and Technology (University of Phoenix)

State of Ohio Teaching License

Aditya Ghosh 🇮🇳
Aditya Ghosh 🇮🇳MYP Science Teacher & PYP Teacher
Aditya was born and brought up in Kolkata, India. With a Masters degree in Economics, Aditya has worked across the world in the US, EMEA, APAC regions. Exposure to various cultures awakened in him the passion of nurturing young minds into becoming global citizens of the world. Aditya did his teaching certification from Moreland University and is licensed to teach in the states of Washington and Arizona.
When not shaping young minds, you can find Aditya playing football or discovering new music. These experiences enrich his teaching style, allowing him to bring a tapestry of experiences and perspectives to the classroom
ADA MA 🇦🇺
ADA MA 🇦🇺PYP 4 Teacher
Ada is Australian, of Chinese origin. After receiving a bachelor degree in Primary Education (Early Years Education) from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia, she has lived and worked in various countries, including the USA, the UK, Indonesia, Russia and Egypt. Living and teaching overseas impacted her teaching practices positively in many ways and she is passionate about learning through inquiry and fostering a classroom of risk-takers and open-minded children.
Outside the classroom, Ada likes to travel, read and engage in any aerial related activities such as aerial yoga, aerial silks and aerial hoop. She particularly enjoys going to places where the sun is shining and the waves are crashing on the beach. She loves floating on top of the sea on a paddle board or a kayak, and more recently started taking up windsurfing lessons which she is excited about as Barbados is the perfect spot for it. 
PEGGY BISPHAM 🇺🇸 🇧🇧
PEGGY BISPHAM 🇺🇸 🇧🇧PYP 3 Teacher
Peggy has been teaching for the past eighteen years, thirteen of which have been within the International Baccalaureate PYP Programme.  Before coming to Barbados in 2006, Peggy taught at the Luiz Munoz-Marin Elementary School in Brooklyn, New York, where she taught for five years.

Her philosophy of education is that all children are unique and as such should be taught in an environment where they can grow and build upon their prior knowledge in order to reach their full potential.  Peggy is a mother of two beautiful girls and enjoys spending every spare moment she can with them. She also enjoys making cold process soap, candles, photography and listening to music.

Bachelor of Arts (Elementary Education) – City University of New York – Brooklyn College
State of New York Teaching Certification

MILAGROS ESTEBAN 🇻🇪
MILAGROS ESTEBAN 🇻🇪MYP/DP Spanish Teacher
Born in Madrid, Spain, and raised in Venezuela, I have been teaching Spanish in International schools for over twenty years, the last ten in IB World schools.

I have a passion for the language learning and firmly believe that every person can speak another language. It is merely a case of guiding that student out of their comfort zone and creating an environment and desire for self-expression, sharing and having fun. I am fluent in English and Spanish and have a love of animals and gardening.

Licenciada en Idiomas Modernos – Universidad de Metroplotina, Venezuela

BARBARA ALLAIRE 🇨🇦
BARBARA ALLAIRE 🇨🇦PYP 5 Teacher
Barbara was born and raised in Canada and discovered her passion for education while teaching ESL in Japan. She returned to Canada to complete her teaching degree and spent the past 13 years teaching in the small town where she grew up. In addition to obtaining her Mathematics Specialist, she is also a qualified French Language teacher.

Building a connection with her school and local community has always been important to Barbara. Through athletics and community theatre, she has had many opportunities to build strong relationships with her students and neighbours. Barbara is very much looking forward to teaching in the PYP classroom and feels that it is the perfect fit for her.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Bachelor of Education Primary and Junior division
FSL qualification part 1
Mathematics Specialist Qualification
Integration of Technology in the classroom Parts 1 and 2
ZAK GIFFORD 🇬🇧
ZAK GIFFORD 🇬🇧Art Teacher
Zak was born in Lincolnshire, England and has been teaching in Qatar and the UK over the past few years.

He believes we can interpret the world through art, and continually works on his own art practice when he can. He also has a passion for genealogy and travelling, and enjoys exploring and documenting.

BA (Hons) Fine Art from Lancaster University (exchange year at Queensland University of Technology)
PGCE (Art and Design) from Bishop Grosseteste University

NADINE TULL 🇱🇨
NADINE TULL 🇱🇨 HEAD of The LINK: Learning Specialist Department MYP English Language & Literature Teacher
Nadine’s many years of teaching have taken her across cultures from primary to university level, affording her an opportunity to discover a profound love for students of all ages. In her previous capacity as a facilitator of Special Education Services in St. Lucia, Nadine held the positions of Head/Coordinator of the Language and Literacy Department at her school,

MDT Assessor in the Educational Psychology Unit and part-time University Lecturer (Teaching Developmental Reading, English Composition 1&2- emphasis on Research Writing) at the University of the Southern Caribbean. She has also taught English at private institutions in Trinidad and Tobago. Nadine strives to create a well-balanced, interactive and informative learning environment that caters to the needs of students operating at every level of the educational spectrum. Wherever she goes, she espouses the unique combination of Theatre in Education/Special Education training with the principles of Educational Psychology to enhance the educational experience of her students.

Master of Educational Psychology, Andrews University, Michigan, USA

Salvador Barros 🇪🇸
Salvador Barros 🇪🇸MYP & DP Business & Economics Teacher
Salvador was born and raised in Spain, but has lived abroad for over fifteen years (Sweden, England, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany and Portugal).
Salvador holds a degree in Business Administration and Management and a Master’s degree in Secondary Education (PGCE equivalent) from the University of Valencia, Spain. He has attended IBDP Extended Essay, Economics, Business Management and MYP Integrated Humanities workshops as well as several IB conferences. Salvador comes to Barbados after having taught at a British international school in Germany for seven years and an IB school in Portugal for four years.

Salvador is a passionate and caring teacher with a clear vision for his students’ success. As an IB Diploma Economics Examiner, Salvador has expanded his teaching skills and learned how to give invaluable insight for examination preparation. Salvador is very excited about living in Barbados, his role in the Codrington community, and helping our students prepare for their futures. In his free time, Salvador enjoys running, hiking, doing yoga, reading and traveling. 

Bachelor of Business Administration and Management – University of Valencia, Spain
Erasmus International Exchange Programme – University of Linköping, Sweden
Teaching Qualification, including 60 credits at Master’s level – University of Valencia, Spain 

Cynthia Goutte 🇫🇷
Cynthia Goutte 🇫🇷MYP & DP French Teacher
Cynthia was born in France, in a beautiful region called Alsace, at the border with Germany and Switzerland and therefore started learning foreign languages from an early age. After gaining a Bachelor’s degree in British & American Languages and Literature, she found her passion for teaching languages and passing on her knowledge to others. Certified in FLE, she spent two years teaching French in England, and then moved to the UAE for five years, teaching in one of the best IB® schools in the Middle East. Constantly seeking new adventures, Cynthia loves exploring the World, to discover different cultures and to learn new skills. In her free time, you will always find her outdoors: hiking, rock climbing, diving, wakeboarding, yoga-ing… She is very excited to join the Codrington family and can’t wait to see what the beautiful island of Barbados has to offer !

Bachelor of British & American Languages, Literature and Foreign Civilisations (UHA, France)
Teaching French as Foreign Language Certification (UHA, France)
Teaching licence (UK)
Certified Yoga Instructor (Yoga Institute, India)

NADIA WILLIAMS 🇧🇧
NADIA WILLIAMS 🇧🇧MYP Mathematics/ Learning Support Teacher
Nadia was born and raised in Barbados. She attended the university of the West Indies, attaining a bachelor’s degree in Economics and Mathematics. After completing her university degree, she went on to Erdiston Teachers’ Training College to obtain a post gradruate degree in Education with specialisation in Mathematics.

She worked as a student aide at Codrington from 2014 to 2016, and then as a teacher of MYP and DP Mathematics as well as the assistance learning specialist in the LINK department from 2016 until present. She also held the post of CAS coordinator from 2019 to 2022. In her free time, Nadia enjoys listening to music, reading, spending time with family and doing volunteer work.

Bachelor of Science (Honors) Economics and Mathematics UWI Cave Hill
Teacher’s Introductory Course Certificate (Erdiston Teachers’ Training College)
Special Needs Certificate (Erdistion Teachers’ Training College)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

Beatriz Gazapo Iglesias 🇪🇸
Beatriz Gazapo Iglesias 🇪🇸PYP & MYP Spanish Teacher
Born and raised in Spain, Beatriz has been teaching Spanish at International Schools in India for the past 6 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and got certified as a Spanish Language Teacher in Salamanca, Spain.

Born and raised in Spain, Beatriz has been teaching Spanish at International Schools in India for the past 6 years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and got certified as a Spanish Language Teacher in Salamanca, Spain.

She strongly believes that learning languages opens our minds as we begin to see the world from a different perspective. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, trekking, swimming, and dancing salsa. Beatriz fell in love with the underwater world the first time she dived in Asia and she plans to continue exploring it while in the island.

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, University of Salamanca
Spanish as a Foreign Language Teacher Certification, Pontifical University of Salamanca
Cambridge International Certification in Teaching and Learning, Cambridge International Examinations
Master’s degree in Applied Linguistic, European Atlantic University (in progress)

JUDY REID 🇱🇨
JUDY REID 🇱🇨PYP 2 Teacher and Learning Support Teacher
Born and raised in St.Lucia. Went to Puerto Rico to pursue dream of becoming a teacher. After graduating from college I taught fourth and sixth graders at the Calvary Baptist Christian School there is Puerto Rico for 3 years.

Got married and moved to Barbados where I volunteered at the Drakes Christian School for Special Needs. Started working at The Codrington School in 2016 as a Teacher’s Assistant and now I’m working in the Learning Support Department. Will be continuing my studies in Special Education at the Erdiston Teacher’s Training College.

Bachelor of Arts ( Elementary Education, Sign Language and Deaf Ministries) Calvary Baptist Bible College, Puerto Rico,
Masters of Arts (Special Education) Calvary Baptist Bible College, Puerto Rico

RICHARD ELLIOTT 🇬🇧
RICHARD ELLIOTT 🇬🇧MYP & DP Design Technology Teacher
Rich was born and raised in North West of England. Soon after graduating in early 90s Manchester, with an honours degree in Fine Arts, he began teaching Art & Design, but swiftly found a way into Design & Technology and has never looked back. Rich has been Head of Pastoral, Lead Teacher and Head of D&T in a range of teaching environments. With his background and love of the arts combined with a passion for all things technological, Rich seeks to generate enthusiasm and curiosity through STEAM focussed projects which engage creatively with real world problems and give opportunities for dynamic collaboration across the curriculum.

Recently Rich has been doing D&T teaching and consultancy outside of the UK, mainly in Portugal. He loves to travel and sees working in Barbados as a great opportunity to teach & learn about what both he and the island have to offer.

In his spare time Rich likes to get on his mountain bike and go explore. He may also be found playing tennis or golf or perhaps putting a little 8 ball in the side pocket.

Music is also of great interest to Rich and he has some ability with a guitar, but think twice before encouraging him!!

Bachelor of Arts (hons) degree Fine Art
PGCE/QTS
IB DT cat 2
BEYZANUR CAKSEN 🇹🇷
BEYZANUR CAKSEN 🇹🇷MYP & DP Mathematics Teacher
Beyza was born and raised in Turkey. She has been teaching for four years, has worked at an IB school in Istanbul. In addition to teaching mathematics, she has led the Mind Games Math Club and has assisted the Astronomy Club at her previous school.

In her spare time, Beyza loves doing yoga, swimming, scuba diving, and sailing. She is very passionate about learning yoga philosophy in-depth and becoming a yogini one day to teach it to others.

Bachelor of Science (Honors) (Mathematics Education) – Bogazici University, Turkey
Master of Science (Secondary School Mathematics and Science Education) – Bogazici University, Turkey

CARLA MAYCOCK 🇧🇸
CARLA MAYCOCK 🇧🇸PYP 1 Teacher
Carla was born and raised in The Bahamas on Grand Bahama Island. She commenced her PYP teaching career 16 years ago as one of the inaugural teachers at an International Baccalaureate school on Grand Bahama and has spent the majority of her teaching career in the Pre-K and Kindergarten year levels.

Carla has been a passionate advocate for the Primary Years Programme since she was first introduced to it because it capitalizes on children’s natural curiosity towards learning and because it focuses on the development of the whole child. Some of her proudest moments in teaching have been watching former students work their way through the various year levels to graduate with the I.B. Diploma. Carla’s hobbies outside school include soccer, tap dancing, listening to music and traveling. She was fortunate to combine two of those passions when she represented the Bahamian National Soccer Team in international tournaments in the Dominican Republic, Bermuda and the U.S.A.

ALLIE BORAM 🇺🇸
ALLIE BORAM 🇺🇸PYP 8 Teacher
Allie was born and raised in Maryland, USA. She studied at Towson University where she earned a bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She taught preschool and kindergarten for five years in the United States. After deciding to teach abroad, she relocated to Belgium. There she spent two years teaching Pre-K and one year teaching Grade One. After living in Belgium for three years, she thought it was time for a change, so she began her new teaching journey in Barbados in August 2019.

Since she began teaching at The Codrington School, she has taught PYP3 for three years, and then began teaching PYP8. Her favorite things about living in Barbados are the beaches, the food, the music, and being a part of both local and international communities. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading, being outdoors, traveling, and teaching Zumba classes to adults and children.

Liz Furssedonn-Wood 🇬🇧
Liz Furssedonn-Wood 🇬🇧PYP 6 Teacher
Liz was born in Middlesbrough, in the North East of England, and spent her childhood exploring the beaches and moors of North Yorkshire. After gaining a BA in Modern History from Merton College, Oxford, she joined the UK Civil Service, living and working in London as well as taking on representational roles overseas. Inspired by visits to schools during a posting to Washington DC, Liz decided to re-train as a teacher. She gained a PGCE from Oxford Brookes, and has never looked back.

Liz has three children, including a son in the PYP Programme at Codrington, so a lot of her spare time is family focussed. She is loving her time in Barbados, and making the most of the opportunity to be in, on and near the ocean. It’s just a bit more inviting than the North Sea!

Renee Weekes 🇧🇧
Renee Weekes 🇧🇧PYP Teaching Assistant
Born and raised in Barbados, Renee has been in education for over nine years.

Having a deep passion for teaching, she is passionate about technology and computer programming. In her spare time she enjoys practicing and gaining more knowledge on coding, reading and trying new adventures.

Early Childhood Level 1&2 (Erdiston Teacher’s Training College)
Bachelor’s Degree In Primary Education

Lloyd Collins 🇬🇧
Lloyd Collins 🇬🇧MYP/DP History & Humanities Teacher
Lloyd was born and raised in the New Forest in England. He has been teaching since 2004, in that time he has taught in England and internationally in Kuwait, Dubai (UAE) and Romania (before coming to Barbados) teaching both the English curriculum and the IB DP programme.

Lloyd is a graduate of the University of the West of England where he got a BA (hons) in History and Geography and PGSE in Secondary History. In addition to teaching History, he has taught a range of Individuals and Societies subjects such as geography, politics, and citizenship. In his career he has also been a form tutor, CAS advisor, subject leader, head of department and in his last post was Extended Essay Coordinator.

Lloyd is a self-confessed History geek and really enjoys learning about aspects of the past he had not studied before. He believes that an understanding of the past is vital to understand the world that we live in now. 

In his spare time, he likes to learn new languages on Duolingo (currently he is learning Romanian), he has been learning to ski, travelling as well as reading History books. In Barbados he is hoping to be able to play cricket and rugby again as well as exploring the island and the region. 

BA Hons. History and Geography (University of the West of England)
PGCE in Secondary History (University of the West of England)
MCCT: Member of the Chartered College of Teaching

Andrew Pattison 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
Andrew Pattison 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿MYP/DP Science and Biology Teacher
Born in Glasgow. Raised in the rain. After short careers in Insurance and Pest Control I started teaching 25 years ago. Most of that time was spent in the South West of England but more recently Edinburgh and Milan. As well as a Biology teacher I am a qualified Sports coach and a player of the bagpipes. I am a convert to the theory of Re-Wilding and Trophic Cascades. I enjoy golf, rugby, running and hiking and I am looking forward to swimming in the sea.
BSc (Hons) Biology. Swansea University.
PGCE Science. Bristol University .
Paula González García 🇪🇸
Paula González García 🇪🇸PYP/MYP Spanish teacher
Paula was born and raised in Spain but has lived abroad for over 17 years (England and Barbados).
Paula holds a degree in English studies and a Master´s degree in Teaching Spanish as a second language from the International University Menéndez Pelayo (Spain). She has been teaching Spanish for over 15 years at different universities in Spain, England and Barbados.

She has wide research background on second language acquisition and learning.

Since her daughter Mia born, she has directed her teaching interest on Primary and Secondary Education with a Master´s in Secondary Education from Universidad Atlántico Norte, (Spain) and taking her to the Codrington School and the IB world.

Paula is an island lover.

Bachelor´s Degree in English Studies, University of Oviedo
Master´Degree in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, International University Menéndez Pelayo
Master´s Degree in Secondary Education, Universidad Atlántico Norte

Vanessa Scott Solorzano 🇲🇽
Vanessa Scott Solorzano 🇲🇽 MYP/DP Science and Chemistry Teacher
Vanessa graduated from the University of Massachusetts in 2002. She has a bachelor’s degree in Science Education, which qualifies her to teach anything from Chemistry to Biology
Vanessa is a passionate educator with 20 years of experience. She specializes in teaching Science at a middle and high school level. Over the years she has taught in several IB international schools in Latin America. She has also been the head of the Science department in 2 schools. She believes in developing her students’ experimental skills through meaningful lab activities and field work. Vanessa loves working with teenagers.
Vanessa is excited to move to Barbados, as she grew up in the Mexican Caribbean and loves the beach. Her hobbies include playing piano and guitar. She loves cats and dogs.
Bachelor’s degree in Science Education (University of Massachusetts)
Licenciatura en formación docente
DARIO HOLDER 🇧🇧
DARIO HOLDER 🇧🇧ICT Systems Manager
Dario, our IT Guru, joined The Codrington Team in December 2015. He brought with him a wealth of experience as an IT Technician and Network Administrator. Having worked in five star resorts locally and regionally his knowledge is invaluable. Dario is also a proud parent of a lovely little girl, an avid car enthusiast and actively involved in the community.

A+ and Network+ Certifications
Allworx Certified
UEWA

DIANA RICHARDSON 🇧🇧
DIANA RICHARDSON 🇧🇧Director of Admissions
Born and raised in Barbados, Diana moved to the UK to further her education. After completing her A-levels, she obtained an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Kingston University and a Masters degree in Psychotherapy from Roehampton University. During this time she continued to study one of her passions – ballet. She also took the opportunity to travel. Some of her favourite places include India, Iceland and Barcelona.

personal family assistant. She is most passionate about supporting young people, helping them build confidence whilst maintaining their natural curiosity and wonder.

Diana returned to Barbados to raise her daughter and has worked in Barbados privately as a Psychotherapist.

Diana loves animals and nature. She likes to spend her free time outdoors with her daughter riding horses, sailing or exploring the beautiful gulleys of Barbados. She also loves to read and bake cakes!

BA (Hons) Psychology
MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy

SABRINA EDWARDS 🇧🇧
SABRINA EDWARDS 🇧🇧Office Manager/School Nurse
Ms. Sabrina, is the Office Manager and our School Nurse.
Sabrina is fluent in Spanish, embraces her culture and is passionate about education, student safety and health. She is supportive and nurturing to each of our students. Her philosophy is ‘one should never stop learning – there is so much yet to explore.

Sabrina specialized in Design and Illustration, holding a Graphic Design Degree from the Collage of West Palm Beach in Florida and assists with all of the school’s graphics.

In her free time, she enjoys horse riding, taking her dogs to the beach and having fun with family and friends.

Associate Degree in Arts – Graphic Design
First Aid Certification: First Aid & CPR

TRACY THORNHILL 🇧🇧
TRACY THORNHILL 🇧🇧Business Manager
I born and raise in Barbados as a bajan would say. I have over thirty years of experience working in various industries in accounting, such as Retail, Distribution and a Mortgage and Finance company to mention a few.
In the various industries I worked as a Finance Officer in the capacity of Accounts Receivables/Payables, Assisting in Audit and General Ledger maintenance.
BA Psychology – University of the West Indies.
CPA Canada – current study
DAWN MEDFORD 🇧🇧
DAWN MEDFORD 🇧🇧Facilities Manager
Ms. Dawn, a proud Barbadian and our Facilities Manager, ensures the school looks and operates at its’ best. Having studied at The Barbados Community College, Dawn is very detail oriented and takes immense pride in her work.

She is also the  leader of our Duke of Edinburgh’ Program and on the Award Council and Expedition Panel. Dawn wears many ‘hats’ and is always willing to assist with a smile.

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