The Editor, Sir:

It was heartening to read Ms Vivienne Grant's tips on surviving high school, published in The Gleaner on Monday. As a young boy at Jamaica College in the early 1980s I was fortunate enough to have been one of her students. She not only showed a sincere interest in our well-being and our learning, she also commanded our respect. Ms Grant herself contributed to creating an environment that made surviving high school so much easier as she was such a positive role model who impacted my life and the lives of my peers.

Her valuable tips may be applicable in post-secondary and other environments. In spite of various interactions, I have had to deal with educators during my undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate studies since then, Ms Grant remains my favourite educator. I hope she continues to positively influence and shape the lives of her students.

I am etc.,

Lance Kelly

lance_kelly@hotmail.com