Dr. Pearl Varlack, a professor, author and commentator, died in her Brooklyn, New York home on April 12. She was 79.
Born and raised on Anegada, Dr. Varlack, the last of six children of Anna and Ludwick Varlack, began her career in education as a pupil teacher in 1947. Following graduation from the St. Kitts-Nevis Girls’ High School in 1950, her employment over the next 18 years ranged from assistant teacher and head principal in Anegada and Road Town schools, to acting supervisor of primary schools and teacher in the VI Secondary School.
During this period she earned a first class certificate from Erdiston College in Barbados, the Professional Certificate in education from the University of the West Indies, and a Master of Arts degree in education administration from Inter American University of Puerto Rico.
“I have had the distinct pleasure of knowing Dr. Varlack, personally, as a friend,” Premier Dr. Orlando Smith said in a statement released Tuesday. “She never failed to let you know where she stood on a topic. She loved freedom of expression and always shared with others the importance of speaking responsibly and respectfully.”
A funeral service was held Tuesday in New York, with memorial services in this territory and the USVI planned for a later date to be announced.
See the April 25, 2013 edition for full coverage.
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