The Office of the Deputy Governor of the Turks and Caicos Islands is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Claudell Seymour-Miller to the post of Vice Principal of the Helena Jones Robinson High School within the Ministry of Education, Labour, Employment and Customer Services.
Mrs. Seymour-Miller professional life in Education, Psychology and Administration began in 2007 when she graduated from the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College with an Associate’s degree in Elementary Education.
She then went on to pursue her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development with a concentration in Child and Adolescent Development and a Minor in Psychology, graduating Magnum Cum Laude from Howard University in Washington, D.C. in 2010.
Upon completing her bachelor’s degree, she returned to the Turks and Caicos Islands and joined the public service employed at the time at the largest secondary school in the Turks and Caicos Islands, the Clement Howell High as a Guidance Counsellor.
After spending three years in this role she decided to further advance her education by enrolling in the prestigious Bristol University in the United Kingdom where she completed a Master of Education Degree in Counselling in Education in 2014.
Since then Mrs. Seymour- Miller was employed as a Guidance Counsellor at the H.J. Robinson High School for the past 7 years before being appointed as Acting Vice Principal in January 2022.
Commenting on her new appointment Mrs. Seymour-Miller stated:
“I am constantly guided by the scripture verse: ‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. ‘” — Jeremiah 29:11.
Humbled and honored are the two words that are fitting to express how I feel about this appointment.
I am more than grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Vice Principal of such a noble institution, My Alma Mater, the H.J. Robinson High School.
Having spent more than 10 years of committed service to the Education system in the Turks and Caicos Islands, my goal, with Gods’ help is to continue to give of my utmost best and to work in partnership with our well-equipped staff, supportive parents and our major stakeholders of the H.J. Robinson High School as we build upon the holistic wellbeing and success of our students and the entire success of the Education system.
Thanks to the Deputy Governor, the Ministry of Education and the Education Department for trusting me with such great responsibility. I look forward to serving in this new role.”
Deputy Governor and Head of the Public Service Her Excellency Anya Williams in congratulating Mrs. Seymour-Miller on her new appointment stated:
“It gives me great pleasure to congratulate Mrs. Claudell Seymour-Miller on her appointment as the new Vice Principal of the Helena Jones Robinson High School on the island of Grand Turk.
This follows on from the previous appointment of the former Vice Principal Mr. Berkley Williams to the post of Principal earlier this year.
Mrs. Seymour-Miller is a hardworking, dedicated civil servant who is passionate about the field of education and about her love for her students
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We are certain that along with Principal Mr. Berkley Williams, our new VP Mrs. Claudell Seymour-Miller will do an excellent job at leading the H.J. Robinson High School going forward.
Congratulations on your well deserved promotion Claudell!”
