Detailed account of education, history and culture of the British Virgin Islands given in new book

Charles H. Wheatley announces publication of 'Voices and Visions of Education Heroes, Leaders, and Elders'

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Dec 12, 2019, 02:00 ET

EAST END, British Virgin Islands, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charles H. Wheatley highlights the struggles and triumphs of the leaders, elders, and heroes in the growth of the educational system, focusing on the period from 1834 to 2016 in his new book, "Voices and Visions of Education Heroes, Leaders, and Elders: A History of Education in the British Virgin Islands" (published by iUniverse).

From the birth of a formal education system through the end of slavery in the early 19th century to today's struggles to incorporate technology into classrooms, "Voices and Visions of Education Heroes, Leaders, and Elders" delivers a detailed history of schooling in the British Virgin Islands. It records the struggle between the churches and the government for the control of education, and the government's eventual control. Each chapter addresses issues in education from a historical perspective.

After 60 years of experience in the education field, Wheatley hopes readers take away an understanding and appreciation for the educational growth of the British Virgin Islands. Wheatley encourages readers to trace the path of the British Virgin Islands' development through the prism of the educational strides it's made while responding to massive demographic, social and technological change.

The book is available for purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/Voices-Visions-Education-Heroes-Leaders/dp/1532073119.

"Voices and Visions of Education Heroes, Leaders, and Elders"
By Charles H. Wheatley, OBE, PhD
Hardcover | 8.5 x 11 in | 266 pages | ISBN 9781532073137
Softcover | 8.5 x 11 in | 266 pages | ISBN 9781532073113
E-Book | 266 pages | ISBN 9781532073120
Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author
Charles H. Wheatley, OBE, PhD, began his career in education as a teacher in February 1955 at East End Methodist School. He served as a head teacher of North Sound Methodist School, West End Methodist School, Cane Garden Bay Methodist School, East End Methodist School and Road Town Elementary School. He was the first local principal of the British Virgin Islands High School before serving as chief education officer for seven years, followed by four years as permanent secretary for the Ministry of Health, Education and Welfare. He left that position to serve as president of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College for 14 years, where he is president emeritus and chairs the board of governors.

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