Former Berkeley Institute acting principal Keisha Douglas has been named as the new principal of Clearwater Middle School.

The appointment is one of up to six transfers at the school including the vice principal.

The Department of Education also announced the appointment of Tina Duke as principal at Dellwood Middle School as reported by this newspaper last week.

In making the announcement, acting commissioner of education Dr Freddie Evans said: “We are delighted to announce the appointment of these two exceptional and experienced professionals. Mrs Duke and Ms Douglas have both served as deputy and acting principals in both senior and middle schools.

“They are dedicated educators who are very passionate about ensuring our students receive a quality education. In highlighting their appointment, it should be noted that both have worked in our public schools since returning to Bermuda with teaching degrees. They have demonstrated their commitment as educators in the public school system.”

Ms Douglas graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Kean University with honours in Mathematics Science teacher education and a Master of Arts Degree with Distinction in Instruction and Curriculum specialising in Mathematics, Science and computer education.

Ms Douglas began her teaching career at the Berkeley Institute where she has served as deputy principal since 2002 and acting principal 2013-2014. She is also the deputy director and teacher with the Centre for Talented Youth. Ms Douglas was the president of the Bermuda Union of Teachers (BUT) from 2007 to 2013 and served on their executive board during this same period.

Ms Duke is a graduate of Leslie University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood, with a minor in English, and a Master’s of Education in Special Education.

Her Master’s concentrated on moderate to severe learning disabilities and behavioural disorders. The majority of her professional growth was gained during her time at CedarBridge Academy. Ms Duke has been an adjunct lecturer at the Bermuda College for the last seven years, instructing specialised courses — Exceptional Children and CYS 2205 and Individual Differences in Learning.