Kadisha Valerie, a brilliant young student from Antigua, whose parents hail from Dominica, has made her family and community proud by achieving an outstanding 17 Grade Ones and 3 Grade Twos in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. Her parents, Gregg and Tamara Valerie, who are originally from Dominica, expressed immense pride in their daughter’s achievements.

Her father, Gregg Valerie, shared his joy, stating, “I am very pleased. She has always been focused, and I wasn’t surprised since she really worked hard. She is a go-getter, set her goal, and worked hard to achieve it. I always told her to put God first and pray before every exam, and she did just that. God rewarded her faith and hard work.”

Tamara Valerie, her mother, highlighted Kadisha’s dedication to helping others along her academic journey. “What I admired most about this achievement is the fact that she assisted others along the way. She organized study groups for students not only at her school but at other schools as well, and she shared her knowledge with them. I saw that one parent thanked her on Facebook for motivating her son to succeed. She prayed for her peers to succeed and often gave them pep talks when they felt discouraged. I am extremely proud of her compassion and genuine love for her friends.”

Speaking with Emonews, Kadisha reflected on her journey, stating, “Completing 20 subjects for CSEC was a challenging yet rewarding experience that significantly impacted my academic journey. The process required immense dedication, hard work, and many sleepless nights, resembling an emotional rollercoaster filled with both struggles and triumphs. Despite moments of overwhelming pressure and despair, I found strength in my faith in God, family support, and my own resilience. Late-night study sessions were driven not only by my aspirations to succeed but also by the hopes of those who believed in me. This journey has enriched my knowledge and taught me invaluable lessons about perseverance and the importance of a supportive network. I am forever grateful for the challenges I faced, as they have shaped me into a more determined individual, ready to face the future with optimism.”

Kadisha Valerie is also the niece of Acting Commissioner of Police, Davidson Valerie. Emonews extends its congratulations to Kadisha and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.