Margaret Evelyn Irene Godwin

A devoted Teacher

February 12, 2014

As we look back over the sands of time one can’t help but remember some of the most notable teachers of our era. Margaret Godwin was such a teacher. Short in stature but very powerful in her contribution to her community.

Her early education was the Tills Hill School than Central School (Victor Scott). She also took extra lessons with Mr. Victor Outerbridge another top teacher at the Central School, soon she obtained her teachers certificate.

She began her early teaching career at the Cripple Gate School in 1947 where she remained until 1951. She did a short stint at the Harrington Sound School. Her final placement was at Central School where she worked until 1990.

To her credit she was recognized for her work in 1984 at the Cripple Gate School and in 1987 she received a plaque from the Ministry of Education for valuable Service. In 1991 a certificate of Appreciation from Bermuda reading Council and in 1996 Maritime Regional Committee Certificate for Dedicated Services.

Ms. Godwin did not hesitate to give of her self and knowledge in her Community. She worked as a youth leader and was a leader of the Bermuda Girls in Training for 50 years. How well I remember those long hikes with the Bermuda Girls In Training and the Historical knowledge shared on each area along the way. She not only received a plaque but also a letter of honourable mention from the House of Assembly for those years of service. She was a member of the reading Association.

Ms. Godwin was an ardent worshipper of the Wesley Methodist Church in Hamilton Bermuda and Emmanuel Methodist in Southampton. She braved the work and completed the task. Well done Ms. G your work here did not go unnoticed.