O'Day has been teaching at UVI for the past eight years. A published poet, O'Day has a passion for the written and spoken word, especially the works of contemporary Caribbean writers. She says hers is a team effort, working with teaching assistant Delroy Pierre, to help her students recognize their strengths and eliminate impediments to their progress. CASE administers the Professors of the Year program in cooperation with The Carnegie Foundation. Winners are selected following an extensive review and judging process.
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