Meet Our OOA Director

Creating A Community Of Life-Long Learners.
Born on the beautiful island of Antigua to Ernestine and Emanuel Gillon, Faye immigrated to St. Croix, USVI at the age of one. Faye’s formal education began at St. Patrick’s Catholic School from K – 4th grade. 
She transferred to the St. Croix Seventh-day Adventist School in the 5th grade and graduated with honors in the illustrious class of 1988.
Legacy Building
She then completed her undergraduate studies at Atlantic Union College in South Lancaster, Massachusetts. Faye earned her ASN degree and RN licensure in 1990 and her BSN in 1992.
Upon completing her studies, Faye returned to St. Croix and began her nursing career.
Nurse Leader

In order to further her knowledge and professional impact, Faye earned certifications as a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor), IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) and DONA (certified doula, DOULAS of North America). Faye also currently holds certification as a CCRN(Critical Care Certification/Neonatal) and is also PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support).

Throughout her career Faye has cared for patients of all ages, however, her love and lifelong passion has always been for the care of the child-bearing family with a specific focus on premature and critically ill newborns. With almost thirty years completed in service, Faye has officially pulled out her retirement calendar but knows she still has some work left to do. Her current roles include nurse manager of the Children’s Services (Inpatient Neonatal and Pediatrics) at the Governor Juan F Luis Hospital and Medical Center and one of two Nurse Representatives on the Territorial Health and Hospital Board of Directors. 

 In her new role as Director of Advancement for the St. Croix Seventh-day Adventist School, Faye’s primary goal is to alter the way Christian education is perceived across the island. “I think members of our community really do not recognize the vast gem field we have. In many aspects, the foundation I received at the St. Croix SDA School allowed me to stand with and sometimes head and shoulders above both national and international students. I want the present and future generations of students to have what was available to me plus so much more.”

Her journey through the halls at the St. Croix SDAS is multigenerational. Not only did both her younger siblings graduate in the classes of 1990 and 1996, but her now adult children, Kiana and Kyle, are also alumni who graduated in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

During her free time, Faye enjoys listening to music, renovations, interior decorating, reading, and traveling. Her most recent international travel to Egypt and Israel were the most impactful. Faye loves spending time with Modestus, her spouse of 28 years and often gets him involved in completing her projects both big and small.

Spotlight on Alumni

Our alumni continue to lead, strive, excel and shine!

So be a ripple in the pond of your life. Always leave a mark, always disturb the status quo just like Jesus did; and always, always commit every day to know your Creator and be more of what He intends for you to be.

Erna Josiah-Davis

I am elated that the words written across the top of my 7th grade classroom, “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve” still motivates me along my journey”.

 

Dr. Annetta Alexander, MD, MPH, AAHIVS

John has a passion for sharing God’s love with all and leading people to a relationship with Jesus Christ. He credits his accomplishments to
committing his life to the Lord in high school.

Cap. John R. Logan, Chap. Corps, U.S. Navy

Thankful to her parents commitment to Christian Education, Evril attest that it was the foundation that she needed to become the person that she is!

Evril H. Powell, MS, LSW, CPM

Being in a caring environment made me want to get more involved in mental health awareness and give back.

Dwight Mike Cartier

Stay In Touch

“I’m welcoming community collaboration as we get this wheel turning. There’s much work to do and it will take all hearts and hands to make this a resounding success.”

stxsdasadvancement@gmail.com

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