Senior Education Officer in Early Childhood Education, Gwenette Cambridge dedicated her speech to Judith Hull-Ballah whom she said was instrumental in her choosing a path in Early Childhood Education.
Cambridge noted that although she came from a background of Secondary Education, Ballah was very supportive of her becoming involved in Early Childhood Education.
The Senior Education Officer said the idea of recognizing persons who made an indelible mark on the lives of the children didn’t just started with her, it started many years ago.
“It might not have been fine-tuned to this level but it started many years ago and that is why I started off by recognizing Mrs Judith Hull- Ballah.”
Cambridge said we must develop a culture of saying thank you because when people feel appreciated they feel a sense of self-worth and that is what underpins the Early Childhood Department’s thought of hosting a National Awards Ceremony at this level.
Cambridge who spent the last decade in Early Childhood Education and who will be leaving the sector soon thanked the Ministry of Education for the opportunity to serve, noting that she has finished the course and would have done her best.