Shara Foundation

04/17/2026

Dear Shara Foundation Community,

I have been awfully quiet for the past seven months, not because I stopped caring about my dreams and the legacy of Shara Blaisdell, that every child deserves love and an opportunity to shine. I have not given up, nor do I have any intention of doing so.

For the past seven months, there has not been a single day that I have not thought about the precious children and youth of Grenada, who are in need of some of the most basic resources. Not a night has passed without my heart aching because I understand from experience their struggles and can attest to their needs.

However, during this time, if I may be completely honest, my primary goal, my best efforts, have been to merely survive each day. It has been incredibly difficult navigating what has been one of the hardest seasons of my life.

In the past seven months, I lost my precious mom, suddenly and unexpectedly. She was not just a mother to the adult version of me, but someone who healed so many parts of the 9-year-old girl who once lost her biological mother and longed deeply for that love.

I also lost my Godmother, Ms Edith Phillip, someone who loved me dearly from the day I was born. She was a selfless supporter who held deep love for children, especially those in residential homes.

I lost a niece who lived in New York and had a beautiful life ahead of her. She was kind, bright, and a treasure to our family.

And recently, my siblings and I learned that our dear father is ill.

I am currently preparing to relocate from Salt Lake City, Utah, to move closer, join forces with my siblings, and support my most loving father.

I am sharing this message to be transparent and authentic with you. The work of Shara Foundation has not stopped in my heart, and the legacy of Shara Blaisdell continues to live within this mission.

Shara Foundation initiatives will continue, and updates will be shared as I am able to settle and regain stability. I remain committed, dedicated, and unwavering in my purpose to bless the lives of vulnerable children and youth in Grenada and beyond.

Thank you for your patience, your grace, and your continued belief in this work.

With gratitude and love,
Salisha (Dr. SAB)

09/03/2025

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08/27/2025

Congratulations!!🎉 ❤️

The Ministry of Education warmly welcomes newly appointed Chief Education Officer, Dianne Abel-Jeffrey Ph.D., who commenced her new role on Monday 25th August.

Dr. Abel-Jeffrey began her journey as an educator in 1996 at Mac Donald College, serving as a teacher until 2016. She then transitioned to the role of Principal at the St. Andrew's Anglican Secondary School (SAASS) in February 2016 until July 2025.

Dr. Abel-Jeffrey has also served as a trade unionist, in the position of assistant General Secretary of the Grenada Union of Teachers (GUT), and as an administrator, she served as President of the Caribbean Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (CAPSS), President of Grenada Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (GAPSS), Chair of the Grenada Secondary School Games Association, member of the Board of Governor Caribbean Examinations Council, and partner of Caricom Girls in ICT Partnership.

She holds a Certificate of Education in Teacher Education, Bachelor of Education Administration (1st Class Honors), a Master of French Language, a Master of Language Education in French (major) and Spanish (minor) and Doctorate in Educational Leadership.

Dr. Dianne Abel-Jeffrey is a proud alumnus of St. Giles Anglican School, St. Andrew’s Anglican Secondary School, T A. Marryshow Community College and the University of the West Indies. GIS Grenada

07/15/2025

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Education is key 🇬🇩❤️

“It is absolutely vital that we do everything within our resources to ensure that we prioritise the education of our population.”

The new St. David’s Catholic Secondary School in Marlmount represents more than a new building, it represents a renewed focus on educating our people at every level.

Education is not only for the youth; it is the foundation upon which we build a capable, resilient, and forward-thinking society. As we invest in modern facilities and improved learning environments, we are also cultivating a culture of continuous learning, one where every citizen is given the opportunity to grow, adapt, and thrive.

This is how we build human capacity. This is how we transform Grenada.

As part of Vision 75, we remain committed to empowering our people through education, ensuring that every Grenadian has the opportunity to play an active role in shaping the future of our country.

05/21/2025

Our Executive Director, Dr. Salisha Allard-Blaisdell, is delighted to share that I have been invited as a scholar presenter at the 2nd Annual St. George’s University (SGU) Education Summit in Grenada!🇬🇩

Under the theme “Transformative Education in Local Communities,” this summit brings together educators, researchers, creatives, and students from across the region and beyond, to explore bold, inclusive, and wellness-centered approaches to teaching and learning.

✨ Although most of the presentations will be delivered in-person at SGU’s campus, as a specially invited Grenadian scholar living abroad, she received the privilege of delivering my presentation remotely. ✨

She will be presenting my PhD field research which investigated how particular leadership traits impact the resilience of youth, especially those from disavtaged backgrounds. She is especially honored to share how my findings directly inform the foundation and continued work of Shara Foundation, specifically our efforts to uplift youth in marginalized communities through education, health, and empowerment.

With over 27 presentations, dynamic student panels, and groundbreaking scholarship, this summit is more than an event, it’s a movement. She is grateful to be part of a collective vision reimagining the future of education.

Cheers to transforming our communities, one student, one school, one story at a time.