Ed ministry makes acting deputy chief job official
(CNS) Jerome McCoy, who has been acting as the deputy chief officer with responsibility for adult education and public libraries at the Ministry of Education for more than a year, has been officially appointed after an open recruitment process. The Caymanian civil servant has been with the ministry for over a decade, working as a strategy officer for adult education, education strategy officer, business advisor, and senior accountant.
Given his experience, the ministry said he has a comprehensive understanding of the ministry’s operations, challenges and strategic objectives. Acting Chief Officer Lyneth Monteith expressed confidence in McCoy’s abilities.
“Jerome has consistently demonstrated his capacity for highly competent leadership throughout his career,” she said. “His understanding of the ministry’s operations, coupled with his innovative approach to problem-solving, makes him an invaluable asset to our team.”
Monteith said she was confident that in his new role, McCoy would “continue to drive positive change and excellence in our adult education and public library services. His appointment is not just a personal achievement but a significant step forward for the Ministry in our mission to provide equitable access to quality learning opportunities for the people of the Cayman Islands.”
Commenting on his appointment, McCoy said he was honoured and humbled to have been appointed and was excited to get started. “I am looking forward to making a difference in the lives of our students and educators,” he said.
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Congrats Jerome 👍🏽🇦🇨and wishing you many years pf success in your career. Please push to get more adult learning centres in Cayman, promote internships programmes from ages 13. Establish district trade schools for Caymanians to learn welding, plumbing, electrical engineering, and skilled carpenters.
I’m can’t believe the the positive comments here. Congrats Jerome. So many young Caymanians are being promoted in the civil service.
Bless, Mr. Jerome! This old fart knows you, your family and approves with all my heart. You represent that which many of us thought was lost. Well done, son.
Adult education ? Where ?
Please ensure the public library service is looked into first. Hopefully, he will be better than Joel Francis.
Congratulations, @jeromemccoy! You have worked hard and this is long overdue.🎉💪.
Kindly also confirm Wilbur (Welcome) as soon as possible.
Well deserved!
Congrats Jerome!! You are a good person and your hard work has paid off again. Wishing you all the best bro!!
Mr. Jerome, may the Creator of the Universe guide you in all your labor, Best Wishes for Success. The detractors will be quieted by your Blessed actions. Shalom.
congratulations well deserved. keep up the good work.
Congratulations Mr. McCoy!! God bless you and your family as you continue your civil service journey!
Congratulations!
Succession planning is the way to go. If you are not training someone to take your job, you are not doing your job.
Sure, if things are going well. How’s public education going? Be truthful now.
Congrats Jerome! Keep up the progress and help improve public education standards in Cayman!! Proud of you!