From Department of Education Services

Dr. Richard Wildman Appointed as DES Deputy Director

Grand Cayman, 6 November 2024. The Ministry of Education is pleased to announce the 
appointment of Dr. Richard Wildman as a Deputy Director with responsibility for teaching and 
learning in the Department of Education Services (DES) effective 1 October 2024.

Dr. Wildman, a distinguished Caymanian educator with over three decades of experience, 
brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role. He has served as a Senior School 
Improvement Officer in the DES; principal of the Clifton Hunter High School; Deputy Principal, 
head of year and science teacher at the John Gray High School. His experience also extends to 
Jamaica and Turks and Caicos.

In his new capacity, Dr. Wildman will lead a team responsible for school improvement services, 
literacy, numeracy and science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), data and 
testing services and professional development.

Acting Chief Officer Ms Lyneth Monteith congratulated Dr. Wildman, stating, “I am confident that 
in his new role, Dr. Wildman will provide invaluable support to the Director in our ongoing efforts 
to cultivate a world-class education system for our beloved Cayman Islands.”

Ms. Monteith, likewise thanked Mrs. Tammy Hopkins for her service as Acting Deputy Director 
prior to Dr. Wildman’s appointment.

DES Director of Education, Mr. Mark Ray, also congratulated Dr. Wildman. He added, “We are 
happy to have Dr. Wildman continuing his service to education to the Cayman Islands in this new 
capacity. He is very data focused and will bring to bear that experience and a plethora of other 
areas of expertise to the role; I look forward to our team continuing to strengthen our education 
product to the children of the Cayman Islands with Dr. Wildman’s guidance and support.”

Dr. Wildman holds a Doctorate in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning from the 
Walden University, a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Liverpool and a 
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Diploma in Science Education from the University of the 
West Indies. He is also an ILM fellow and holds International School leadership certification from 
the Ontario Principal’s Council and a diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the 
Institute of Counselling, Glasgow.