Maureen Adams Tribute

The first time I encountered Mrs Adams I was NOT quite fond of her and thats because I was 8 and didn understand her. It wasn until she taught me in 6th form that I then began to realise the type of teacher and person she was. I also shameful realised that I misjudged her character when I was younger because she never taught me so I didn know her as well as I should or thought I did.

One of the first things I noticed about Mrs Adams was her ability to connect with someone and capture one's attehtion. She was so full life, compassion and drive especially to bring the best in her students. I always looked forward to her classes because she made learnin fun and exciting. I wished all my teachers were like her - devoted, loving, compassionate, hilarious, understanding, brilliant, altuistic etc . . .

When she fell ill, I, like many others, was pretty much sure that she'd pull through up until her illness got serious. When she returned to Nevis after she received her medical treatment overseas, I was quite relieved but dishearten to learn that she had retired and had quite recuperated physically. But she remained in high spirits and keep her usual smile.

I was in denial when I found out that she had passed on to eternity. I just didn want to believe that Nevis had loss another stalward teacher and generations to come wont be as blessed and priviledge to have such remarkable hardworking teacher.

Am proud and I feel lucky to have been 1 out of many of her students and I know many of us truly miss you Mrs Adams but wont forget you.

RIP

Mrs Adams, the academic lessons you taught I can hardly rememeber but the kindness you showed I sure do remember. Though the years seemed short you did indeed play your part, even if it was just a smile to light another's heart.

Cheers! Cheers! Cheers!