Mrs. Delthonette Gordon – Brown - Principal
Mrs. Gordon-Brown has been an educator for
almost 2 decades. She holds a Bachelor of
Arts degree in Secondary Education with
emphasis on English Language and School
Counselling, and a Master of Science in Human
Resource Development. She has served in the
educational arena as classroom teacher,
Grade Coordinator and Head of Departments
(Language Department, and Health & Family
Life Ed Department respectively).
Mrs. Brown is actively involved in music
ministry and enjoys being engaged in all
aspects of church life. She enjoys writing
songs and poems.
Rakhal Haroon – Kindergarten Teacher:
Mrs. Haroon has been working as a Kindergarten teacher for over 15 years. Teaching young children is not just her profession—it’s her passion. She holds a Bachelor of Education, a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE), and a Diploma in Child Psychology.
She believes the early years are the foundation of a child’s development. Her goal is to create a warm, safe, and joyful environment where children feel confident to explore, express themselves, and develop a love for learning. Through play-based activities, creativity, and patience, she strives to support each child's unique growth emotionally, socially, and academically.
Teaching Motto:
"In every child, there’s a spark—my job is to help it shine."
Sherree Herdman – 1st and 2nd Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Herdman has over 30 years of experience teaching in various classrooms across multiple countries. She has been a principal for 12 years in three countries, as well as having served on a mission for four years.
Mrs. Herdman has spent the majority of her career working with students and teacher in schools where multiple languages were spoken. She has a deep understanding of the needs of ESL students and how they feel when confronted with a new cultural setting.
She has had teaching experience in New Zealand, Australia, China, Mongolia, and the United States, as well as smaller countries such as Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands.
Refhalee Hanson – 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Hanson has over 14 years of experience in Education. During this time she served as a Special Educator, Literacy coach, Student Support Coach and a classroom teacher.
She holds qualification in Special Education and Educational Administration.
She is also married to an educator and has 2 beautiful girls, who are currently students at WAA.
In her spare time, Mrs. Hanson enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her family.
She's driven by Philippians 4:13, " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Barbara Maycock – 5th and 6th Grade Teacher:
Mrs. Maycock has a variety of educational experiences,
including 11 years on the island of Saipan as both a teacher and the administrator of Saipan Seventh-day Adventist School.
For the first 3 years here at WAA, she served as the art teacher on a part-time basis, and she also previously taught many of our students at Stepping Stones Learning Center. Mrs. Maycock earned both her B.S. in Public Relations and her Master's
Mrs. Maycock has two young sons and is married to a teacher. She has been a positive addition to our staff.
Kenya Hanson - 7th and 8th Grade Teacher:
Mr. Hanson is an ardent worker who has dedicated his time and talents to the service of the Lord and the advancement of education. He hails from the parish of St. Elizabeth, in Jamaica but has now made Worthington his new home. He has a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and Sport and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Education.
Mr. Hanson has over 14 years of experience as an educator; he has served as a teacher, head of department and later as an assistant principal. Because of his passion for sports and the holistic development of the students, he volunteered his time to coaching Track and Field and football teams, singing, as well as organizing a wide array of programs to meet the needs of the staff and students.
Mr. Hanson is a hardworking, dedicated and disciplined individual who does not only excel in the teaching profession but also maintains a very active church life. He is an ordained Elder in the Seventh Day Adventist Church and has served as the Head Elder, Family Life Director, Men’s Ministry Director and Pathfinder Director, and more. He is married to Refhalee and together they have two beautiful daughters.
Mr. Hanson is guided by the principles of the Lord and holds strong to the mantra; “Success does not come by wishful thinking, but by hard work.”
Becky Hall – Secretary:
Ms. Hall joined our staff in 2015. She
graduated from Southern Adventist University
with a Bachelor's degree in History and
minors in Biblical Archaeology and
Religion. Ms. Hall is a graduate of
Griswold Christian Academy, now WAA. Not
only is Ms. Hall the secretary, she also teaches
Social Studies for 7th and 8th Grade.