The Tribune

Franon Wilson has been appointed the new Chairman of the Board at St Andrew’s School, taking over the helm from Nicola Saddleton who played a role as co-chair for three years and as chair for the last year.

In her six years on the board, Mrs Saddleton has seen many challenges and played a critical role in helping navigate the school through the pandemic.

“My time on the board evolved naturally from being a part of the marketing committee to becoming chair,” she said. “We did extensive research to make sure that the brand was being implemented correctly and aligned with our motto, Ethics and Excellence.”

During Mrs. Saddleton’s six years, the board developed a new strategic plan, and added advancement, sports and governance committees that promote fundraising, school pride/sports and best governance practices. 

Other notable board achievements are the installation of a major solar project which recently broke ground, bathroom renovations and taking the school through the CIS re-accreditation process. 

Franon Wilson, president of Arawak Homes and an alum of St Andrew’s International School, has served two years on the board to date. He has been a part of the Sports Committee and has also helped coach softball. 

He said: “I feel blessed to have been so welcomed to a group that allows members to share ideas and get involved.” 

As his new tenure begins, Mr Wilson said he looks to the whole school community to become involved.  “The board is focused on upgrading our facilities and to accomplish that we will need everyone’s support,” he said. 

“Tuition helps to keep the doors open, but tuition alone isn’t enough to pay for upgrades. Whether it’s by encouraging your company to make a donation towards a project or simply taking out an ad in a booklet, we need your support to help make the experience children are having now even better and we look forward to your ongoing support.” 

The 2024-2025 St Andrew’s International School Board members are: Franon Wilson – Chairman; Robert Meister; Tara Klonaris Holcombe; Andrew Rolle; Jean-Marc Fellay; Ollie Ferguson; Perez Willie; Christel Sands-Feaste; Brandon Major; Derrick McIntosh; and Kasynthi Bodie.