The following information profiles the current and past principal(s) at Holmwood. We have made our best effort in capturing the correct information. However, if you think there are any inaccuracies, please send an email to: webmaster@holmwood.info.

 

Mr. Paul Bailey (Present Principal)

 

Mr. Paul Bailey is the current Principal of Holmwood Technical High School. He received his early post elementary education at Holmwood Technical High School and Knox Community College. He later attended the University of the West Indies where he received:

 

  • Diploma in Education-Math
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering with upper class honors (St. Augustine Campus)

 

He has a wealth of experience in the field of Education including:

·        Principal of Holmwood Technical High School: 1996 to present.

·        Assistant Principal: 1990-1996

·        Head of Mathematics and Science Departments: 1985-1990

·        Teacher of Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry: 1996

·        Mr. Bailey worked as a chemical Engineer trainee at Old Harbour Power Station in 1980

·        He was also a marker for CXC Mathematics: 1992

·        He obtained several awards for outstanding performance as a Peer Counselor while at the University of the West Indies in 1993-1994

·        Teacher of the year and long service award at Holmwood Technical High School: 1992-1993.

 

His interest includes playing a variety of games, reading and teaching. He is a member of Christiana Rotary Club, Past Secretary and President of the Friends of Percy Junior Hospital. Mr. Bailey is married with two daughters and one son.

 

Mr. Ronald Hamilton (Past Principal)

 

Mr. Ronald Hamilton received an early education at Holy Rosary Preparatory School and later at St. Georges College. He pursued post high school studies at McGill University and the University of the West Indies. He did several other courses including Computer Programming, Youth Ministry and training as a deacon at St. Michael's seminary, to name a few.

            His vast experience includes working as apprentice surveyor at Higgs and Hills Ltd., Junior Draughtsman at Government Survey department and assistant librarian at Gleaner Company.

            As a teacher, he worked in various capacities such as:

  • Three years at St. Mary's College as senior science teacher and founder/commanding officer in the cadet unit.
  • Five years at St. Andrew Technical High School as Physics teacher, head of Math/Science department and acting vice Principal.
  • He spent thirty (30) years at Holmwood Technical High School from 1967-1997 where he worked in the capacity of Vice Principal (2 years), acting Principal (2 years) and Principal (twenty six years).

 

After retiring from Holmwood, Mr. Hamilton worked as Director of Education at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Mandeville. He is very community oriented and has served as:

  • Chairman for Jamal
  • Advisory Board member of the Friends of Mount Olivet Boys Home
  • President of the Association of Technical High School Principals
  • Chairman of Manchester Advisory Board
  • President and charter member of Christiana Rotary Club
  • Chairman of Christiana Ministers' Fraternal
  • Founder of Christiana Chapter of the United Nations Association of Jamaica
  • Chairman of the DaCosta Cup Committee

 

His hobbies include camping, lawn tennis and badminton.

Mr. Hamilton is married with six children.  

Note: Profile of other principals will follow as soon as the information becomes available.