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Retiree Vanessa K. Garraway returns for another year as ESHS Principal

Virgin Islander Vanessa K. Garraway, who retired as the Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) at the end of the last academic year, is returning to the post for another year at the helm of the largest secondary school in the territory. Photo: GIS/File
Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe, speaking at Professional Day 2025, which is currently taking place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, announced the return of Vanessa K. Garraway as Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). Photo: Facebook
Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe, speaking at Professional Day 2025, which is currently taking place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, announced the return of Vanessa K. Garraway as Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS). Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islander Vanessa K. Garraway, who retired as the Principal of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) at the end of the last academic year, is returning to the post for another year at the helm of the largest secondary school in the territory.

This is according to reports from sources in the Ministry of Education, and was confirmed today, August 25, 2025, by Chief Education Officer Orlandette R. Crabbe at Professional Day 2025, which is currently taking place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex.

“We are happy to have the one and only Mrs Vanessa Garraway, back for another year. She has agreed to serve as principal for one additional year, and we appreciate her taking up that challenge,” Mrs Crabbe stated.

No replacement found

According to reports, a suitable principal was not found, even after the vacancy was advertised more than once, and Mrs Garraway was approached to render her service for another academic year.

Mrs Garraway became ESHS principal in September 2019.

Before her appointment, she was the Deputy Principal and the Principal responsible for Senior Academics, and was acting in the capacity of Principal following the resignation of Ms Sandy M. Harrigan-Underhill prior to the February 25, 2019, General Elections.

Before taking on administrative duties in various capacities at ESHS, Mrs Garraway served as a teacher of Mathematics.

8 Responses to “Retiree Vanessa K. Garraway returns for another year as ESHS Principal”

  • 2024 (25/08/2025, 11:39) Like (13) Dislike (8) Reply
    how will the young certified people of the territory ever get an opportunity to spread their wings

    • @2024 (25/08/2025, 12:15) Like (14) Dislike (4) Reply
      The youth had their chance to step up, but they chose not to. As the saying goes, "You never miss the water until the well runs dry." People in the British Virgin Islands need to stop taking others for granted and start appreciating the hard work, sweat, and sacrifices that go into what others do. Instead of sitting on the sidelines judging and criticizing, try understanding the effort involved. Many claim to know best, but when it's their turn to take action, they can't even do half of what they criticize. Enough is enough. Stop it!
    • Jah knows (25/08/2025, 12:19) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
      2024 the young certified people of the territory can`t spread their wings there.
    • hmm (25/08/2025, 12:28) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Vanessa is not old.
  • Observer (25/08/2025, 11:40) Like (48) Dislike (1) Reply

    Ain't nobody wants the stress of heading a school with some rude *$$ children and their disrespectful @$$ parents.

  • pat (25/08/2025, 11:53) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome back
  • ... (25/08/2025, 12:06) Like (17) Dislike (2) Reply
    Calling her ‘the one and only’ might sound like praise, but it’s really a eulogy for succession planning. The same voices that should’ve been grooming the next generation are now scrambling to rehire the last.


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