Current Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS) Principal Ms Ashkisha N. Maduro is reportedly tipped to replace the outgoing Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Principal, Mrs Vanessa K. Garraway. Photo: Facebook/File

Education Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), left, and Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe, right, did not respond to our request for a comment about the new Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School. Photo: Facebook/File

Ebenezer Thomas Primary School (ETPS) Principal Ms Ashkisha N. Maduro is tipped to be the new boss of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). Photo: Facebook/File

She is expected to replace the outgoing Principal, Mrs Vanessa K. Garraway, who retired last year but was called back for another year and will leave office in July of 2026.

Ms Maduro has been at the ETPS for 3 years, having been appointed in July of 2023. She also taught as a business teacher at the same ESHS. It is unclear whether she was the one being groomed or was understudying for the post, as Ministry of Education Officials are tight-lipped about her appointment and the process.

A very good principal at ETPS

The ETPS Principal, Ms Maduro, made headlines in 2024 when the idea was floated by her and staff to change the uniform colours and school motto. Ms Maudro, who is known for her innovation, got some pushback from the old guards in the Sea Cows Bay area who attended the school decades ago, along with some members of the ETPS Parent Teachers Association.

The current uniform colours of brown and gold remained unchanged for some 67 years. While at the ETPS, Ms Maduro has had a successful tenure where there were major improvements in the school's leadership and innovation. She has partnered with many businesses and individuals for donations to the school, and is regarded as a progressive and a go-getter.

She has been very accessible to both parents, students and members of the community and continues to work on many of the social challenges of her students to ensure they are ready to learn.

The Ministry of Education has not made an official announcement on the replacement of Ms Garraway.

Efforts to get a comment from Ms Maduro, Mrs Garraway, Education Minister Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL) and Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe were unsuccessful.