Sharline Cole, PhD   lecturer in Educational Psychology and Applied Research in the School of Education, The University of the West Indies, Mona. As a researcher Cole focuses on parenting, parental involvement, family engagement, children with special needs, psycho-social, academic and emotional wellbeing of students and educators, aggression and violence and teacher effectiveness. Dr Cole believes in motivating students to use creative techniques that accommodate the different learners, to continually improve teaching skills, and the holistic development of students