WATCH: Potters Primary School to Be Renamed in Honour of Veteran Educator ‘Teacher Gen’ Smith
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has announced that the Potters Primary School will be renamed in honour of veteran educator Genevieve “Teacher Gen” Smith, who passed away last week.
The announcement comes as a tribute to Teacher Gen’s decades-long contribution to education and community development. A respected stalwart in the education sector, she devoted more than 40 years of service to shaping young minds and uplifting generations of students.
Teacher Gen was widely known for her unwavering dedication, discipline, and passion for teaching. Beyond the classroom, she served as a mentor to fellow educators and a guiding influence within the Potters community, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of countless families.
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Anonymous December 14, 2025, 8:09 AM
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whiteanonrabbit December 14, 2025, 8:36 AM
RIP mama Gen. We love you. May your death open the eyes of us all. Teachers deserve flowers before death.
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