The education community of Antigua and Barbuda is grieving the profound loss of Ms. Lenore Henry, a revered educator whose transformative career spanned decades and left an enduring impact on the nation’s academic landscape. The Ministry of Education officially announced her passing with profound sorrow, celebrating her as an instrumental force in shaping the country’s educational framework.
Ms. Henry’s distinguished career exemplified unparalleled dedication to pedagogical excellence. She first made her mark as an exceptional classroom teacher, where her passionate approach to learning and genuine commitment to student growth established new benchmarks for educational quality. Her professional trajectory saw a remarkable ascent through the ranks of educational leadership, serving with exceptional vision as a school principal who earned widespread admiration from faculty, students, and parents alike.
Her administrative capabilities led to significant appointments as Senior Education Officer and Deputy Chief Education Officer, culminating in her acting role as Chief Education Officer for one year. Throughout these leadership positions, she demonstrated extraordinary professionalism, strategic insight, and an unwavering devotion to improving educational standards.
Even following her formal retirement from public office, Ms. Henry continued her service to education with characteristic selflessness. She returned to the classroom as a teacher at St. Joseph’s Academy and most recently provided guidance as Chair of the ABICE Board of Directors. Across all her roles, she consistently embodied the virtues of humble service, intellectual rigor, and an uncompromising pursuit of educational excellence.
The Ministry of Education has extended heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, former colleagues, and the broader educational community. The institution honors her monumental lifetime of achievement and contributions to national development through education, while expressing hopes that her soul finds eternal peace.