Christiana — a woman of strength

OPERATING with a broad curriculum which facilitates the all round development of the child, Queen’s Royal College (QRC) is a high-achieving, effective school which has stood the test of time. A teacher par excellence and a true motivator of students, today’s Hero is a teacher of Social Sciences, and the head of the United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Club at this prestigious institution. With almost 29 years experience under her belt, Christiana Wilson-Browne has been teaching since 1974 and explained that the UNESCO Club was “trying to promote peace through inter-cultural learning and understanding.”

Recalling several childhood experiences, Christiana recounted when her mother informed them as children that she would now bring them up without the help or support of her husband. For Wilson-Browne, this meant “taking full advantage of the school system.” Claiming that her mother would go the extra mile to ensure that her eight children got to school despite whatever problems presented themselves, Christiana remembered that her mother never allowed them to do housework. Explaining that her mother was determined that her children would not suffer the same hardships as she, Christiana proudly revealed that all her siblings were now accomplished and living in various countries. Christiana said she was always encouraging persons of all races and walks of life to join the UNESCO Club. Revealing that projects for the year were centered around guidelines as set forth by the United Nations UNESCO Club, Wilson-Browne said this year’s projects were dealing with mountains and fresh-water.

As a result, a study of Victory Heights was done, from which a booklet was produced. Past projects included conflict resolution workshops, (which proved to be quite useful to boys) as well as helping senior citizens. Questioned as to how her club interfaced with other clubs, Wilson-Browne said they normally met at regional meetings, the last of which was held in Costa Rica. Ties were forged with persons from Latin America and other Caribbean islands. She reflected that teachers in the school system also had an impact on her life and the path she has now chosen to journey along. Christiana holds persons such as Elaine Smith, Ms Chase and Mr Lowe close to her heart and refers to them as influential persons  who all some impact on her life. Special mention was made of secondary school teacher, Gloria Valere, who was always pushing her students to become “somebody,” she said, and QRC’s principal, William J Carter who is an important role model in her life. Revealing that the sixth World Congress would be held in Cyprus later this year, Christiana said it was unfortunate that the young people could not be taken on this trip. You’re wondering how Christiana is able to juggle various activities — well when questioned she cheerfully replied “I make a habit of taking it one day at a time and one event at a time.”