O'Neal-George tipped as Etps principal
Mrs Zubida K. H. O’Neal-George, an ancestral Virgin Islander with a Master of Science in Educational Leadership, has been tipped to become the next principal of ETPS. Well known for her work as a Math Instructional Leader and for coaching teachers, she is expected to assume duties on September 1, 2026, a move welcomed by District Three residents, the PTA and prominent school alumni.
According to reporting by Virgin Islands News Online, Mrs Zubida K. O’Neal-George has been tipped to become the next principal of ETPS, with an expected start date of September 1, 2026. Mrs O’Neal-George is described as an ancestral Virgin Islander who holds a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership.
She spent more than three years serving as a Math Instructional Leader at ETPS, where she earned a reputation for coaching teachers and helping students at all levels improve their mathematics achievement. Community reaction has been largely positive. Residents of District Three, the Parent-Teacher Association and a number of prominent ETPS alumni praised the decision, calling it a strong choice for the school’s leadership.
Supporters cited her classroom-focused approach and experience mentoring teachers as key strengths that should help sustain and build on student progress in numeracy. The appointment — described in reports as a likely move rather than a completed administrative order — would put Mrs O’Neal-George at the helm of a school that has produced a number of well-known Virgin Islands figures.
Notable ETPS alumni include the late Karia J. Christopher (former Director of Communications and Director of Trade and Consumer Affairs), businessman Dion A. Stoutt (Managing Director, STO Enterprises), Julian Willock (businessman, former Permanent Secretary and Speaker of the House, and Special Advisor to the Premier), attorney and former Financial Secretary Glenroy A.
Smith (aka OJ), former Government Minister and current Six District representative Hon. Tobin (Principal of BVI Seventh Day Adventist Schools and Chairman of the Teacher’s Service Commission), and attorney and executive Sonjah S. If confirmed, Mrs O’Neal-George will take on responsibilities that include overseeing curriculum delivery, teacher development and community engagement — areas where her background in instructional leadership and teacher coaching is expected to be particularly relevant.
For parents and stakeholders in District Three, the leadership transition will be watched closely as the school prepares for the next academic year. BVI residents seeking updates should look for formal confirmation from the Ministry of Education or ETPS administration as the September start date approaches.
Primary source: VINO