User:Desi

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=About Me=

Who am I?

 * I am Stacy D. Gumbs from the small, breath-takingly beautiful island of St.Kitts which is a part of the twin-island federation of St. Kitts & Nevis [[Image:Flag_of_Saint_Kitts_and_Nevis.svg| The National Flag|thumb|right]]. These two Caribbean islands are considered tourists' paradise.

=My Journey=
 * I have lived and worked in St. Kitts for most of my life.

Education
My secondary and initial tertiary education took place in St. Kitts. Then I pursued further studies at the University of the West Indies(St. Augustine campus).

Employment

 * Teaching is what I have done, and enjoyed doing, for most of my adult life. Initially, I taught at the secondary level. Then, after completing studies at the University (U.W.I), I joined the faculty of the local community college, Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts. As an educator, I am excited when I observe students engaging in creative and critical thinking as well as doing and trying things in 'non- traditional' ways.

=My Interests= It is so hard to summarise... I am interested in
 * 1) Youth Programmes
 * 2) Ecumenical Work
 * 3) Sports : Cricket, Athletics
 * 4) People Empowerment Initiatives
 * 5) Elocution Events
 * 6) Gender Issues
 * 7) Gender and Development
 * 8)  Gender and Education
 * 9)  Gender Issues in the Church
 * 10)  Gender Issues in Families

Hobbies
My hobbies include
 * Travelling
 * Watching and playing Cricket
 * Nature Walks
 * Listening Music
 * Cultural Presentations
 * Reading

My Favourite Quotations

I am sharing here some of the quotes which I find inspirational, encouraging, uplifting or humorous.

--Desi