Ministry of Education Clarifies Leadership Appointments Within Department
Summary
The Bermuda Ministry of Education issued a public clarification correcting inaccurate TNN media reports about leadership appointments within the Department of Education. The Ministry announced Mrs. Terry Cox as the new Director of Educational Standards and Accountability, effective 1 April 2026, along with three newly appointed Assistant Directors following a transparent recruitment process.
What changed
The Ministry of Education publicly clarified and corrected media reporting inaccuracies regarding recent leadership appointments in the Department of Education. Mrs. Terry Cox was officially appointed Director of Educational Standards and Accountability effective 1 April 2026, along with three Assistant Directors: Mrs. Luann Wainwright-Dill, Mr. O'Brien Osborne, and Ms. Kimberly Creighton.
These appointments carry limited regulatory implications as they represent internal administrative personnel changes within the Bermuda Public School System. The leadership team will focus on developing educational standards, coaching and evaluating school principals, and monitoring instructional programs to improve student outcomes. Affected parties include school administrators, educators, parents, and students within Bermuda's public education system.
What to do next
- Monitor for updates on educational standards implementation
- Review internal communications regarding leadership changes
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Ministry of Education Clarifies Leadership Appointments within the Department of Education
06 April, 2026
The Ministry of Education responded to recent TNN reports, clarifying and correcting inaccuracies about recent Department of Education leadership appointments
A Department of Education (DOE) spokesperson said, “The TNN report is misleading and not accurate. Contrary to the Media Council Code of Conduct and the core values of journalism, TNN did not seek comment from the Ministry prior to publication.”
On 31 March, the Commissioner of Education announced the appointment of Mrs. Terry Cox as the new Director of Educational Standards and Accountability (ESA), effective 1 April 2026. Mrs. Cox will lead the development and implementation of educational standards and accountability measures across the Bermuda Public School System. She will ensure School Principals are supported and also held accountable for delivering the established curricula and achieving strong student learning outcomes.
The Educational Standards and Accountability (ESA) section is now fully staffed after a rigorous, transparent recruitment process. Mrs. Cox will work with three newly appointed Assistant Directors:
- Mrs Luann Wainwright-Dill
- Mr O’Brien Osborne
- Ms Kimberly Creighton In an email to parents and staff, the Commissioner of Education, Mrs. Kalmar Richards, stressed the critical importance of these roles. Assistant Directors will report to the Director of ESA to coach, manage, supervise, and evaluate School Principals and instructional programmes.
This leadership team aims to improve school climate, culture, and student achievement in all schools. They will also develop and monitor system policies and regulations for leadership, communication, and engagement with outside stakeholders.
The Department spokesperson said, “We fully support Director Cox and Assistant Directors Creighton, Wainwright-Dill, and Osborne as they take on these vital roles for our students, school leaders, educators, parents, and communities.
These appointments are aligned with the Ministry’s aim to improve student outcomes.”
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Contact Information
Ministry of Education
44 Church Street
Hamilton HM 12
Bermuda
(441) 278-3300
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