Selwood’s retirement yet to be confirmed!
In an exclusive interview with Mr. Selwood on May 16, 2012, he confirmed that he applied for retirement to leave at the end of the academic year of July 2012, but he is not sure if the government will grant it.
“I applied for retirement near the end of my 25th year which will be in September 2012, and I am still awaiting confirmation on that.”
He stated that he was very happy and pleased with the things done at the Elmore Stoutt High School Annual Spring Concert of May 12, 2012, but he had a bit of concern within himself, knowing that he is not officially retired and not sure of the outcome.
Assistant Principal Selwood, whose passion is to educate people, has been in the education system for the past 25 years.
Straight out of high school, the talented musician was given a scholarship to study music at the Vandercook College of Music in Chicago, United States of America, where he attended from 1983-1987. “I was very appreciative of that because it gave me an opportunity to attain my degree in music.”
He taught music for 18 years at the ESHS before being promoted to Assistant Principal where he is responsible for the disciplinary department.
Mr. Selwood stated that the most important and memorable times he had in his career is to see people who he taught, achieve their goals and achieve great things.
“I have had many students who have gone on to be teachers, received MD’s and PHD’s and taking on very prominent roles in society and that’s the greatest joy.”
Mr. Selwood told this news site that through his teachings, he tries to encourage persons to approach life in a manner that is constructive.
He said in his life there is always room for improvement, and he has tried to improve himself as he progresses through life and to do his best.
“As we live and we learn we try to improve ourselves as we go along and go through life.”
He stated that every challenge in his life gave him inspiration to change and improve. He added that he motivates and encourages his students to do their best and to achieve their goals through discipline.
“Discipline is the key to developing a person and when discipline is displayed in everything they do, they would be able to achieve everything they would like to achieve in life.”
Mr. Selwood stated that if his retirement is granted he has no set plans, than to spend time with his family. “My retirement is in the hands of the Lord and whatever the Lord sees fit for me do to.”
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