St. George’s University took the lead in reimagining education at its 2025 SGU Education Summit on May 22–23.
The two-day event united educators, scholars, creatives, and students around the powerful theme “Transformative Education in Local Communities.” Held at the Bourne Lecture Hall and the Andrew Belford Centre on the vibrant Chancellor Charles Modica Campus, the summit explored innovative approaches to reshaping the future of local learning.
Building on the momentum of the inaugural 2023 summit, this year’s event featured:
- 27 academic presentations,
- four plenary sessions,
- eight exhibitions, and
- over 11 hours of certified professional development.
Attendees engaged in rich discussions on inclusive pedagogy, AI in education, neurodevelopmental learning, and the future of medical education.
“This year’s summit was more than a conference—it was a community experience,” said Dr. Caroline Henry, director of SGU’s LEAD Division and a member of the Summit Planning Committee. “We created space to reimagine classrooms, elevate diverse voices, and connect research to real-world impact.”
Signature sessions included the Elder’s Assembly, a cultural keynote led by Caribbean scholars; student-led panels offering insight into navigating education in today’s digital age; and the Creatives Panel featuring fashion designer Fe Noel, performer and educator Dr. Christopher Roger Williams, and Broadway performer Rachel Oneika Phillips discussing the role of art in education.
“I believe deeply in the power of education, both cultural and classroom-based to transform lives,” said Rachel Oneika Phillips. “Contributing to a collective vision for a stronger, more relevant system is not just an honor, it’s a responsibility I embrace with gratitude. Grenada’s history is a powerful foundation for building an education system rooted in pride, agency, and cultural self-determination. If past generations of educators with limited resources shaped who I am today, imagine the profound potential for our students of the future.”
Other featured speakers included TED presenter and educational technologist Dr. Kris Alexander, Harvard-trained cardiologist Dr. Triston Smith, and global education leader and founder of Mott Hall Bridges Academy Dr. Nadia Lopez.
The summit concluded by honoring faculty excellence with the inaugural LEAD Learning Leader Award, which celebrates outstanding contributions to professional development. This year’s recipient, Dr. Vineeta Ramnauth, assistant professor in the Department of Physiology, Neuroscience and Behavioral Sciences was recognized for her dedication to advancing learning and leadership within the SGU community.