Alex Anderson, an accomplished Jamaican educator, has been selected as the valedictorian for The University of the West Indies Global Campus Class of 2025. The virtual graduation ceremony, scheduled for January 10th, will feature Anderson addressing fellow graduates from across the region.
Hailing from Montego Bay, St. James, Anderson brings eight years of primary school teaching experience to his new honor. His educational philosophy centers on transformative, student-focused approaches that foster confidence, curiosity, and academic excellence. Before pursuing his Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management at UWI Global Campus, Anderson earned a psychology degree from Canada’s University of Waterloo in 2012.
Anderson’s teaching methodology transcends conventional academic metrics, emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills essential for success beyond classroom walls. He balances full-time teaching with academic rigor and family responsibilities, embodying perseverance and resilience—qualities he attributes to Walter Elliot’s philosophy about perseverance consisting of ‘many short races one after the other.’
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Anderson maintains diverse personal interests including football, travel, music, and culinary arts—a passion nurtured alongside his mother in their family kitchen. His Christian faith profoundly influences both his personal and professional life, guided by principles from Philippians 2:3-4 emphasizing humility, compassion, and purposeful living.
Dr. Francis O. Severin, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UWI Global Campus, expressed particular satisfaction that an educator received this recognition, noting it serves as motivation for teachers and education professionals whose contributions often go unrecognized despite being fundamental to student development.
The university’s Senior Management Team has extended congratulations for Anderson’s academic achievement and best wishes for his future endeavors. The virtual ceremony will be broadcast on January 10th at 6:00 PM EC time through multiple platforms including UWItv.global, Facebook Live, and Flow EVO channels.