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Born and raised in the Village of La. Fillette, Gloria Thomas attended St. Mary’s R.C. primary school. At her primary school she joined the Legion of Mary and was groomed into doing acts of charity and service to the elderly in the community. Every Monday at Legion of Mary meeting, members reported on their humanitarian work and Gloria always had a long report to give.  After being successful with the Common Entrance Exams she entered St Joseph’s Convent where she actively participated in sports. On completing her secondary education, she returned to join the Staff of St. Mary’s R.C. school to give back to her community.  As a teacher she was dedicated, punctual, and had her students’ best interest at heart.  After a few years on the job, she was assigned to the Common Entrance class where the school saw a sharp rise in the passing rate of exams.

Subjects being taught for school leaving was piloted at St. Mary’s R.C. school. In the early to mid-80’s, she was assigned to teach science for the school leavers and obtained a 100% passing rate in that area for three consecutive years which was a great achievement for the school.  This accomplishment in part was due to her involvement in rewriting the Science Curriculum for Primary Schools.

  After serving in the teaching profession, Ms. Thomas joined the Ministry of Education in November 1987, in the Adult and Continuing Education Department. She was tasked with providing persons with a second chance to gain an education. Some in basic Literacy, some in Skills Areas and others in Continuing Education.  The program at the time was centralized after the demise of the revolution. The Center for Popular Education (CPE) was renamed Continuing Education Program (CEP).  Getting into the role as Coordinator for the parish of St. Andrews, was an assignment with very high expectation and so Ms. Thomas was able to decentralized the program within the parish taking the program into five rural communities, within the first six months of taking up the role.  Her Boss was concerned by the speed of her planning and commitment and cautioned from time to time “I HOPE YOU ARE NOT BITING MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW”.  His fears were allayed when after one year, the Adult and Continuing Education program took off under her management.

As a life-long learner, she pursued studies in Adult Education at the School of Continuing Studies in Cave Hill Barbados from 1991 – 1993 and was awarded the most Valuable Participant Award.  She was outstanding in Project writing and capture the 2nd place in outstanding project proposal. The said proposal was funded as a reward and the TAMCC received funds to execute the training project which she prepared.

Ms. Thomas took the decision to work with Truancy as she felt that if we have great attendance there will be little need for a Basic Literacy Adult Education program and so within a five-year period, the truancy rate decreased from 20% to 5% at the parish level.  In her role as School Attendance Officer, she lobbied along with two other colleagues to get the revised Education Act to reflect the powers and role of the school attendance Officer so that persons in that assignment can be protected while doing their job.  This, it is believed to be one of the most outstanding contribution made by Ms. Thomas to the field of Education.

In addition, through negotiations, the student assistance program came into existence.  It started by assisting a few cases recommended by the School attendance Officers, then progressed to the ten most needy students in every school and later, it evolved into what is now known as SEED program. It started around a desk in the Ministry of Education discussing frustrations of School Attendance Officers in getting the Job done. This achievement was a very fulfilling and rewarding one for Ms. Thomas.

Ms Gloria Thomas was then asked to head the National Emergency Relief Organization in 1999 and during that tenure she was able to institute the National Disaster Awareness Week prior to the hurricane season. During that week, a number of awareness activities are conducted, radio quiz, exhibitions, radio and television programs, T-shirt sales with slogans, and the high point, the national primary school quiz which exists up to this day.

For the last 12 years of her career, she was assigned as a Counselor within the Student Support Services unit where she worked mainly with cases referred to her by her colleagues and provided Clinical supervision to her team. 

Ms. Thomas prepared the Mentorship proposal for the Ministry of Education in 2008 and was part of the team that wrote the Social and Life skills program. She is a certified Parenting facilitator, having completed a course of study with Parenting Partners of Jamaica and was recognized as one of the most outstanding graduates from that course. She has conducted many parenting sessions for the Ministry of Social Development pro bono in communities especially at pre-natal clinics at: Mt. Riche, Paradise, BirchGrove, Paraclete and Grand Bras. She also addressed Parents and Teachers Associations on the topic of parenting in many of our schools throughout Grenada. She visited homes to share parenting tips and to get a sense of the students’ situation to better assist them. She was very resourceful and supportive to her team and knew what she wanted to see occur within the district where she was assigned.

She works well with young people and so they easily gravitate towards her. Teachers are of the view that she “spoils” students because she understands how they think and reason and is an advocate for them on many occasions.

On one occasion, she effected a citizen arrest of an alleged child sexual abuser and took him to Grenville police station, being so passionate about the welfare and protection of our children. She served on the Adoption Board for five years and made an invaluable contribution as she personally knew some of the individuals who were involved in the cases.

This Daughter of the Soil has an extensive and impressive resume. Ms. Thomas attained a BSc. in Social Work, an MBA with Project Management Concentration, an MSc. in Counseling Psychology, an Advance Certificate in Adult and Continuing Education. Certificates in Disaster Management, Parenting Facilitation, Gender and Sexuality, International Organization Management, Global Environmental Management and Climate Change Mitigation in Developing countries to name a few.

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Ms. Thomas is a member of the Lions Club in St. Andrew for the past twenty-five years. LIONS Club is a humanitarian organization serving the Less fortunate in communities, empowering youth and protecting the environment. She served as president on two occasions and held all posts on the executive over the years.  The only president of the club so far to be awarded by the International President for Club excellence.  Ms. Thomas has served as Zone Chairman for the organization and the first Grenadian to be appointed as a Region Chairman giving her the responsibility of guiding the clubs in St Lucia, Barbados, Grenada, St.Vincent and Union Island.

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  1. Joann on 01/17/2021 at 3:02 pm

    Congratulations, great achievement.



    • Anthea on 01/19/2021 at 7:10 am

      Wow congratulations you are a true legend Ms Thomas, a job well done ?



  2. Heather St.Amand on 01/18/2021 at 1:35 pm

    This is quite admirable and motivating! I am so impressed, especially of the mentor- ship program preparation and the social justice and awareness for our youth! This show her dedication and beautiful heart.



  3. Barbara Simmons on 01/18/2021 at 2:49 pm

    Well done Gloria! Thanks for your invaluable service to our community and island. Your humble and unassuming nature has touched the lives and hearts of many and great will be your reward! Continue to help bring God’s kingdom here on earth and may God continue to bless and sustain you.



  4. Ms king on 01/18/2021 at 3:32 pm

    Congratulations are in order Mrs Thomas well done ! A mentor!



  5. EG on 01/18/2021 at 3:33 pm

    Had the pleasure to meet her. She has a big heart and she is a great lady.

    Love from Canada



    • Emma on 01/18/2021 at 7:27 pm

      Congrats Gloria blessings i have always heard good things about you and your career mindset ❤️??❤️??



    • Nichola Thomas on 01/24/2021 at 7:28 pm

      Such a remarkable thing
      Hope and blessings whilcontinuing doing the great work Ms. Thomas.
      Such a outstanding performance.



  6. Lion Wendz on 01/19/2021 at 8:38 am

    And that is a True Grenadian and My Friend….continuing to be proud of you Lion Glorz (muah muah)



    • John Copland on 01/19/2021 at 8:57 pm

      An outstanding lady. I remember you, always encouraging me to try again when I did not pass my GCE. Today I am reaping the success. When I entered the teaching profession, your passion for students success encouraged me to be my best. Blessings to you Ms. Thomas.



      • Velma. Adonis on 09/01/2021 at 6:39 pm

        Very Nice!?



  7. Alexandrina on 01/19/2021 at 9:39 pm

    Congratulations on your achievement of meritorious service to Grenada. You have served with distinction . God bless you.



  8. Asha H on 01/19/2021 at 11:17 pm

    Ms. Thomas is a great inspiration for everyone. I’m glad that she’s fulfilling what God wants her to do. Her path is astonishing. Keep up the good work my fellow Grenada Queen.



  9. Hermione Baptiste on 01/20/2021 at 9:59 pm

    I concur! ‘Glo’, you’ve always been a lady of excellence, an inspiration to those whose path you crossed and as I often said to you “you’re an out-of-the-box-thinker” Great Job and well done; may God continue His blessings in your life and in all that you continue to do my dear Gloria Thomas….



  10. Sonia Lessey on 01/21/2021 at 5:26 pm

    Great achievements Gloria. Grenada/Grenadians are proud of you. Your contributions to education and the welfare of children, especially those with special needs are admirable. As an SJC past student, I am also proud of your accomplishments. Great job!!



  11. Trena on 01/21/2021 at 10:41 pm

    Well done Gloria, my batch mate from UWI- Mona. So proud of all your achievements.



  12. Donald H Noel on 01/22/2021 at 1:00 am

    You have been an inspiration to many of us back then as young teachers. Well done . We are all proud of you and your achievements and i must say personally it was a pleasure working along with you at St Mary’s



  13. Conference Waiting Impatiently on 01/22/2021 at 8:26 am

    Nice reading about you and your accomplishments. Grenadians are very proud of you a Daughter of the Soil and I am too.
    I’m still hopeful that you would pay me the money you owe me for the Census. Remember that you took us out for smoothies and gave us a sorry excuse why you couldn’t pay us?
    Please Ms.Thomas, please give me the rest of the money that was promised. We did the work. I did what was required of me but was never fully compensated. Now, that’s unfair.



  14. Merle Byer on 01/22/2021 at 9:00 am

    Gloria congratulations you are the best. Well done
    May God continue to bless you



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    CONGRATES JOB WELL DONE



  16. Lion Kingsley on 01/24/2021 at 6:51 am

    Congratulations on your achievements and the invaluable contribution you have made to society. may the good Lord continue to bless you abundantly.



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