MR. ANTHONY RAMJIT

In recognition of Indian Arrival day dated 30th May 2022 in the Tropical Island of Trinidad and Tobago, we would like to recognize and celebrate with one of our country's outstanding Teacher a true role model and leader Mr. Anthony Ramjit. He is a School Supervisor 11 with the Ministry of Education.

His TEACHING CAREER: Assistant Teacher Primary..Jordan Hill Presbyterian..6th September 1982. Mr. Ramjit had short stints at other schools before attending Teachers’ College. Piparo, Ecclesville, Milton, Bonne Aventure, Riversdale...all Presbyterian schools. He went to Corinth Teachers’ College from September 1985 to July 1987. Then, his career spanned the following: T1..Tabaquite Presbyterian..1987 to 1994. Bonne Aventure..1994 to 2003 Principal Primary..July 2003 to August 2008..Jordan Hill Presbyterian School Supervisor 1..St. Patrick District..September 2008 to February 2014 School Supervisor 11..Port of Spain & Environs..March 2014 to Apr 2014 Victoria District..May 2014 to January 2016 St. Patrick District.. January 2016 to June 2022 His CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS: Finalist.. Teacher of the Year 1998 Represented MOE at interviews for administrative positions (record for conducting most interviews) Conducted some of the most high profile investigations (Regulation 90) on behalf of the Teaching Service Commission & MOE Represented the MOE at meetings with the Teaching Service Commission Highly considered as one of the best Common Entrance/SEA teacher during his teaching days Represented MOE at numerous functions and events Introduced many initiatives as School Supervisor including: Monthly performance tracking record Projects to assist in the teaching/learning process-The Water Conservation Project, St. Patrick Education District’s Environmental Project Sat on various committees to represent the views of School Supervision Under his stewardship as SS11, the St. Patrick Education District got 1st place in the SEA examination twice Involvement in other educational organizations His involvement in TTUTA included: Has been a member since 1983 Member of Victoria DSRA..District Staff Representative Association Staff representative from 1989 to 1999 Chairman of the Victoria DSRA from 1995 to 1998 Other executive positions held: District Field Officer, Treasurer, Sports Coordinator Nationally: member of COD..Conference of Delegates 1989 to 1999, member of Central Executive 1994 to 1998, member of General Council, represented TTUTA at CUT in 1998 At TTUTA, he served on the following committees: Professional Advancement Committee Industrial Relations Committee SCSAC..Sports, Culture and Social Activities Committee Finance Committee OTHER AFFILIATIONS: CRICKET National Primary Schools Cricket League..President..2005 to 2009 PRO..Public Relations Officer 2009 to 2012 Under his stewardship as President, he initiated the first national primary schools cricket league tour to St. Vincent and the Grenadines. From then, other tours were organized to Barbados and Guyana. Many players from these teams went on to make National Age Group Teams. OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IMPACTED: The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board National Duty Member 2005 to 2009 Manager of National Under 13 Cricket Team 2006 to 2009 Manager of National Under 15 Cricket Team 2011 to 2017

ACHIEVEMENTS: Most successful National Age Group Manager 2007: Caribbean Champions ( National Under 13 Title)..St. Kitts & Nevis 2013 & 2016 Manager of the Trinidad and Tobago National Under 15 that won the Caribbean Championship Nominated by the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board as their Manager of the Year 2013 Finalist for Manager of the Year by the Ministry of Sports Supporter of all sporting disciplines and a strong advocate for Physical Education and Sports in schools Also contributed to the infamous PJ Patterson Report Credited for bringing about significant changes to management of National Youth Cricket Teams around the region National Primary Schools Principals’ Association Chairman of the South Eastern Education District Principals’ Association...2004 to 2008 Involved in radio and television sports shows between 2009 and 2017 Sports Buzz on 101.7 FM (co-host) The Cricket and Football Show (one of the longest running sports talk show on National television: WIN TV, WE Sport, Synergy, Jagritti Contribution to the Presbyterian church in T & T Member and present treasurer of the local board of the St. George’s Presbyterian Church (Williamsville) Past elder, once considered to be the youngest Chairman of the Local Board of a Presbyterian Church in T & T Past representative to many boards and courts within the church Synod of the Presbyterian Church of T & T Served on the Board of Christian Education..Official Board/Session of the Riversdale Pastoral Region Coordinator of Sports with the region for four years PHILOSOPHY: Where there is no path, create your own. If I can help somebody as I travel along, if I can help somebody with my word or song, If I can keep somebody from doing wrong, then my living will not be in vain I am better than no one. I do not strive to be better than anyone. All I strive to do is to be a better person than I was the day before. SCRIPTURE PASSAGES HE LIVES BY: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing and in all circumstances, give thanks. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Do justice, love, kindness and walk humbly with your God. Micah 6:8 Career in the Youth Training and Employment Programme Career Enhancement Tutor : 1993 to 2006 ( Williamsville Junior Secondary and Community Based Classes ). Acted as Centre Manager and Guidance Counselor for short periods. University Achievements: Degree in Educational Administration (2001 to 2003) with First Class Honors Certificate in Educational Administration ( 1999 to 2000). Certificate in Guidance and Counseling ( 2000). WATCHWORDS: Joy, peace, love and hope Anthony Ramjit is a dynamic, creative and impactful individual.. He is a true patriot who has attempted to influence policy and direction at every point of his journey in the education and sports sector in T&T. He is married to Diane Ramjit, a teacher at Riversdale Presbyterian. He has two children: Brenton Ramjit..Logistics Supervisor at Halliburton Gisanne Ramjit..Final year Law student at Hugh Wooding Law School Daughter in law..Renee Ramroop..Ministry of Finance. A great role model and leader.

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