Ishara Jendayi is a future teacher and an upcoming senior at the University of the
Virgin Islands. She has a professional interest in teaching and cultural knowledge expansion. For her exemplary commitment to student life and encouraging student inclusion, Ishara was awarded one of the University’s Student Engagement Awards for 2022. Also, for her academic studies, she has participated in several observations of teachers in their classroom and student engagement in learning. With continued experience she hopes to develop a teaching philosophy that will allow her future students to excel.