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Shewrea Lashan Heastie
Area 62 Director
Biographical Info
Shewrea Heastie has always had a passion for working with children, and a direct call from God led her to pursue a career in education. In 2010, she graduated from the College of The Bahamas with a Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education and a teaching certificate. Shewrea has been an exceptional educator for fourteen years. Her exemplary reputation of excellence in and outside the classroom, led her to be selected as Yellow Elder Primary School’s Teacher of The Year 2019-2021. Her philosophy is that in order to build a nation, we must first develop the foundation. Hence, this is the reason she seeks to educate the nation’s youth both academically and spiritually.
Besides seeking to shine her light in the professional arena, Shewrea holds firm in being an example of a Christian believer as a wife, mother and active member of her church. She attends Life Changers Ministries International where she served as a Youth Director for three years, is currently serving as the Children’s Ministry Assistant Director for the past five years, and is currently serving as an ordained Minister since March 2023.
Shewrea is an advocate for excellence in leadership and communication. Therefore, to improve her leadership capabilities, she also obtained a Master’s Degree in Organizational Learning and Leadership from Barry University in 2017. In addition, her love for public-speaking and desire to enhance her leadership skills led her to the path of Toastmasters International. She became a member of the B.U.T. Nation Builders Toastmasters Club 1358961 in May 2020, where she served as Club Secretary, Vice President Membership, Vice President Education and is currently serving as President. She is also excited and humbled to have been chosen to serve as the Area 62 Director 2024-2025, and will do her endeavor best to serve in this role with integrity, dedication and excellence.