The St.Cyprian's Team

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Form 4 Teacher  Deputy Principal

B.A. in History [UWI]

A proud member of the St. Cyprian’s family for almost a decade. Mr. Hurdle is driven by his passion for the language arts and the comprehensive development of the students who enter his care during the final phase of their journey through primary school. He believes in a disciplined, diligent approach, seeking to embody the elements of our motto “Sure and Steady; Must Succeed."

Ms. Leann Skeete is a diligent and flexible primary school teacher, well-versed in using social skills and empathy to manage student behaviour. She is focused on creating a positive environment in which students can learn and grow. She has previously taught a differentiated class, with special needs students, at a private primary institution. She also has experience tutoring children and adults, at private tutoring agencies. She is always excited to provide an inspiring learning experience for her students! 

She joined the staff in January 2021. She currently teaches Form 3.  

Mr. Ricardo Watson is a multi-instrumentalist who enjoys performing, teaching and sharing his knowledge with whoever he comes into contact with. He started playing the piano from age four and then at eleven he learnt the saxophone, bass guitar, steel pan and the drums. He taught music privately in Barbados for over 7 years. Mr. Watson was the past organist and chorale director for St. Thomas Parish Church and St. Philip The Less Anglican Church. He joined the staff in 2017.

He is a 2008 recipient of the Irving Burgie Award for Excellence in Literary and Creative Arts, has achieved Grade 6 Trinity College Classical Saxophone (Merit), and Grade 5 ABRSM Theory. He holds an Associate Degree in Music from the Barbados Community College. Mr. Watson is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Arts and Entertainment Management. 

Mrs. Sandiford joined the St. Cyprian’s Boys’ School staff in 1986 and is currently head of the Kindergarten department. She studied Child Psychology at U.W.I and holds certification in Early Childhood from Polk Community College Florida. Mrs. Sandiford loves her job as a teacher and finds pleasure working with her students. She currently teaches Kindergarten 4.

Ms. Shamica Padmore is a passionate, hardworking, and dedicated individual who has been teaching for approximately two years and enjoys working with children. Ms. Padmore holds a bachelor’s degree in education (Primary) at Erdiston Teachers’ Training College with first class honours. Prior to this, she completed her Associate Degree in Literature’s in English and Sociology at the Barbados Community College. Also, Ms. Padmore has helped with the youth ministry at her church. She joined the staff in 2020 and currently teaches KG 3.

Raynel Harris is a foreign language enthusiast and an avid baker in her free time. She is a graduate of the Barbados Community College and has an educational background in Law and Italian for business and tourism.

Relatively new to the staff at St Cyprian's Boys' she is currently working with the Kindergarten 2 Class. Ms. Harris considers it a privilege to help facilitate the students’ learning and academic growth, while also gaining experience in transforming teaching methods to better suit children's curricular interests. Her hope is to impact students to have a positive outlook on learning.

Mr. Don Licorish.

Guided by God's will, Don Licorish actively pursued the opportunity to teach at St. Cyprian’s Boy's School. Outside of the curriculum, he understands how important it is to instill values at this level. He attained his bachelor’s degree in Management with honours and asked God, His will for his life. This then prompted him to pursue early childhood education at Erdiston Teacher's Training College. Finishing at the top of his class, his ultimate goal is to equip each boy with the necessary knowledge, values and skills to become successful men.

Kelly-Ann Layne-Hurdle B.Ed. (Hons)

Mrs. Layne-Hurdle is very passionate about the education of young children. She taught at the preschool level for two years before joining the St. Cyprian’s Boys School staff in 2011 where she taught Kindergarten 2. Mrs. Layne-Hurdle holds a Bachelor of Education degree with first class honours from the University of the West Indies as well as certificates in Early Childhood Education and Classroom Management from the Erdiston Teachers’ Training College. She currently occupies the post of Administrator.