National Hero: Teacher Cavelle

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Teacher Cavelle

Another National Hero to Bolans Village, and Antigua and Barbuda

There is another national hero that must be recognized. This National and Community hero is Dorothea Cavelle Sheppard (Teacher Cavelle Or Ms. Sheppard). This lady is amazing.

I remember attending Bolans Primary School, in junior 5, and having discussions with this teacher and my fellow classmates at that time about the fact teacher Cavelle was teaching them and also taught some of her current students’ parents. Practically all my siblings were taught by teacher Cavelle.

Teacher Cavelle was such a nice, sweet and brilliant teacher. She literally made learning easy. I was about to say I cannot recall her being unfair to any student but what I should say is that I can clearly remember she was never unfair, rude or abusive to any student.

This woman was sweet and cared for all her students. She pushed us to strive for greatness. She put the work in and went above and beyond, far beyond what a civilized society expected from a teacher and far beyond her pay grade to contribute positively to the community and the nation. Teacher Cavelle is of national importance; her work has national impact and substantial merit.

I remember a time something happened at home so my punishment from my mother was to be sent back to school at 1pm (we had lunch time from 12pm to 1pm, which practically everyone would go home to get lunch and walk back to school) without lunch. I expressed this to Teacher Cavelle, and she pulled out $5 and sent me to Aaron shop to buy something to eat (put in the Aaron shop Bolans rhyme here, inside joke, please put the rhyme in the comment section below).

However, I got bread, butter, and salami and a fruit bag. I was allowed to eat it in class. I remember teacher Cavelle said, did you ask if you can eat in class? Because I went back to my seat and started to eat, I did not want to miss class. But I asked and she said yes, after telling me I needed to ask. Ha ha ha ha ha. I am telling you this woman has class.

She was honestly like this. She was one of my favorite teachers, all my favorite teachers or I should say, most of my favorite teachers, came from Bolans Primary school and Teacher Cavelle was at the helm of this list. I think if you have a teacher that not only teaches but also loves that is highly conducive to your motivation to learn and in fact, allows you to learn easier.

It is always good to have a teacher that will save you from being spanked from your parent ha ha ha ha ha. A teacher that is willing to spend her money on you unlike the various political parties who is more focused on their salary and as much as they can get from their position. I am happy Teacher Cavelle did not say I can’t help you like the ministers of government have told you and myself.

Teacher Cavelle sadly has been forgotten (usual Antiguan thing) but those in authority (who just read remembered themself for a pay raise) and this community, Bolans Village, have truly not recognized who the people are that are important to you and your future. You are not able to see who is 100% for you and not trying to get something from you. Who is not in it for quid pro quo but for the betterment of you, care and because it is the moral thing to do.

These people like Teacher Cavelle have given you much more in this world, selflessly, for nothing in return. I thought I could teach people to think bigger, better, morally, but I realize that probably will not happen, but like Teacher Cavelle did for all her students, I will not give up on you all.

Because this is what Teacher Cavelle has taught me and I have learned from the best, Teacher Cavelle. I want nothing for what I do. I truly want nothing but to help others and to get rid of this survivor’s guilt that I am suffering, and this is why I am doing my best to make a positive difference like my teacher Cavelle. I hope one day to be even half as great as her.

Please remember people like Teacher Cavelle and her principles. Remember the beautiful teacher, with amazing beauty outside and inside. You know as a kid I use to say to myself how beautiful Teacher Cavelle is with her long, shiny, straight, and perfect hair. Her complexion was so amazing but her inside is even more beautiful and angelic. I thank her for everything.

Immediately I thought about a scholarship in her name for the Bolans Primary School. For these people I want to do so many things, but that country makes doing this nearly impossible. Just like it is nearly impossible to get the government (ABLP and UPP) to recognize vitally important folks like Teacher Cavelle. Rest in Peace.

TEACHER CAVELLE, YOU ARE APPRECIATED. WE LOVE YOU

 

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22 COMMENTS

  1. You were doing great until you digressed to politics. In so doing, you have dishonored teacher Cavelle. Sad.

    • @charlie Simon, why do you think teacher Cavelle lessons of being fair, moral, self-less and educated are not applicable in politics? I mean I see it is not applicable in Antigua but why do you think this? It is just shocking to me. I believe this is a great time to talk about this Honorable teacher’s morals and push for others to imitate these great qualities of hers. Usually this speech happens at the funeral but I would like to make mine now. Her principles should live on in us all. Even though you think otherwise.

  2. If ever you wonder about the impact teachers can have, especially on our youth, look no further. Teacher Cavelle sounds like an amazing human being. Kudos to her.

  5. So why blame any government for lack of recognition? The onus was on you and others who were nurtured by this great educator to nominate her for a national award so that she could be richly acknowledged. This is on you and your peers in Bolans. Don’t blame anyone else.

    • And this is why there are NO great leaders. We all, including leaders, should take responsibility for wrongs in our community and country. I, as a leader, believe strongly in this. While it seems nobody in Antigua does. Especially when the error was from their party.

      I remember teacher Cavelle also, she would express if we fail, she as the teacher/leader have failed also. If we only was smart enough to place people like this in the positions they are vitally needed in the Country, Antiguans and Barbudans, would be 1000 times better off for decades and more so now.

    • What you are saying makes no sense to me and your negative comment is not warranted at this time. That being said, Teacher Cavelle Shepherd was hired by the government of Antigua as an educator. She was a brilliant, devoted, and caring teacher who should have been recognized for her outstanding impact on students Ms. Sheppard was a fair, stern but loving teacher in preparing students like me and many others to pass the common entrance exam, and was also selfless in doing so because she was fully invested in educating us as her students in Junior 5. So it is upon the government of Antigua and Barbuda to acknowledge her contribution and give her the recognition well-deserved for doing what she loves with class and for being a great leader and teacher. She truly makes a lasting impact that is greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten in the Bolans Community for a long time.
      My condolences to the family.

      Take your rest, Ms. Cavelle Sheppard 🤍

    • @otto, I cannot believe any person would sense would say an employer has no duty to their employee to monitor and supervise and when doing so results in seeing the employee worked or is working well they are rewarded for going above and beyond.

      This is evidence of how ignorant Antiguans are and their focus is only on politics and defending their politicians instead of bettering the country.

      Otto’s response is the best peace of evidence to show ignorance, unfairness and that everything I preach about how the government in Antigua is horrible is true. Based on the response, my analysis says he is in the current government and will do anything to protect his benefits and nothing to protect the country.

      Employer have a duty to appreciate and acknowledge the hard work of its employees. It is sad that @otto and @a wa ya who seems to be the same people are truly ignorant party loyalist instead of country and people loving.

      This teacher is great and your government had a duty to her even though your party thinks otherwise. I know your party loves to say, I cannot help you to people it has a duty to and when the assistance is within the scope of that which the government must give aid to.

      Competence is truly lacking in the government, I promise you that. Competence and morality/principles. Those things that teacher Cavelle had.

  7. I can remember being in teacher Cavelle’s class I use to get blows like crazy more blows than the other students if he gave us five sums or questions to answer and I even get one wrong is blows for me students that some get two and three and even all wrong didn’t get blows one day I as her why she always beating me more than the others and she said because as my teacher and family member and she wants the best for me and she knows I can do my work yes she my cousin her mom is my aunt ,I have always loved her and she was my favourite teacher, I was in bolans a few weeks ago and she was at the family residence when I saw heri was so happy to see her we sat and talked for a while she said I amhe favourite out of all my siblings and she loved me so much I felt that love deeply .Cavy I never knew that night we spoke was our last 😭😭 I will forilove and miss you continue to sleep in peace until we meet again😭😭🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ we have lost a sweet Angel 👼👼

  8. I can remember being in teacher Cavelle’s class I use to get blows like crazy more blows than the other students if she gave us five sums or questions to answer and I even get one wrong is blows for me students that some get two and three and even all wrong didn’t get blows one day I as her why she always beating me more than the others and she said because as my teacher and family member and she wants the best for me and she knows I can do my work yes she my cousin her mom is my aunt ,I have always loved her and she was my favourite teacher, I was in bolans a few weeks ago and she was at the family residence when I saw heri was so happy to see her we sat and talked for a while she said I amhe favourite out of all my siblings and she loved me so much I felt that love deeply .Cavy I never knew that night we spoke was our last 😭😭 I will forilove and miss you continue to sleep in peace until we meet again😭😭🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ we have lost a sweet Angel 👼👼

  9. Dorathea Cavelle sounded like a dedicated and very caring teacher. I think the best tribute to remember this amazing educator would be to rename a school after her.

    This may be a bit controversial to those who love the UK’S monarchy, but why not rename the Princess Margaret School to the Dorathea Cavelle School or Academy.

    AN APPROPRIATE TRIBUTE. R.I.P 🙏🏽

    • @Brixtonian, she deserve that and more in her honor. Thank you for your thoughtful recommendation for teacher Cavelle. A wonderful lady she was.

  10. Teacher Cavelle taught my 3 children outside of the normal classroom setting. She worked tirelessly with each of them as they prepared for their common entrance exam. She was so devoted to teaching that even on her own time she was willing. Rest in eternal pease my sister.

    • @Southwell, she genuinely cares and I am telling you I enjoyed school, especially in her class.

  11. I remembered her being stern but very caring and fully invested in educating her students. I remember getting some well deserved licks from her in Junior 5. (lol) She was a treasure and will
    be missed dearly.

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