2013-DEC-20-0405Hrs
Thanks Scratchie for the nostalgic journey back to Mausica 1967-1969. So, so very vivid.
For me, what was memorable was Harry Jo's leadership style, controversial at points, but positively way beyond its time.... in the spirit of servant leadership.
Along with 'Miss Cuffie' and the Warden, 'Fitzie', in my view the 'Jo' when he would say, 'let the damn ting grow' understood youth development way ahead of his time.
There is so much that I share with my students about how Harry Jo would deal with matters of daily life in the organization.... ; this too shall pass...'; you cannot teach them if you do not love them; 'after a fete, I want to see my hall ready for assembly the next day'; 'play chess, if you may, but indoors in the hostel by 10 p.m.'
It would be good to reflect further on the leadership style that made the teacher of the 1970's, the graduate of Mausica... exposure to all curricular and co-curricular experience... sports, Mausica choir, Ms. Joseph's choir etc.
May the Jo continue to rest in peace. Let's all visit 'Fitzie' and Ms. Cuffie are Gordon's Home for the Elderly, this Christmas.
Let's also hold up the leadership legacy.
Gwen (Peter) Williams
Gwendoline Peter-Williams 69
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