THE FRANCISCAN LEGACY

Alumni Impact

Diamond Cole
Excellent Teacher Award

Class of 2017
Teacher in China

Diamond Cole

Communications Director & Managing Editor

After serving as Student Union President, Miss Cole transitioned to a global stage. Her journey has taken her from the United States to Asia, where she now serves at the Dongguan Hanlin Experimental School in China.

Recognized with the Excellent Teacher Award in 2021, she also leads the school’s newspaper, “Hanlin’s World,” and contributes directly to the institutional curriculum while pursuing her graduate studies.

Adriana Givans
School Principal

Diploma in Primary Education
Jamaica

Mrs. Adriana Givans

Principal, Naggo Head Primary School

With a career spanning 32 years, Mrs. Givans is a testament to the longevity and impact of SJTC graduates. Since 2016, she has served as the Principal of Naggo Head Primary, shaping the lives of thousands of Jamaican students.

She holds a Master’s Degree in School Administration and serves as a consultant to the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission, working at the highest levels of national educational reform.

Kadeana Swaby
Teacher of the Year

Class of 2016
Teacher in the USA

Kadeana Swaby

M.Ed. Curriculum & Instruction

Miss Swaby has dedicated 14 years to the craft of teaching. After graduating from St. Joseph’s, she took her talents to the United States, where she currently serves as a 2nd-grade teacher.

Her excellence was recognized globally when she was awarded Teacher of the Year (2021-2022). She recently completed her Master’s Degree, continuing her mission to bloom and lead in international education.