Part 1 - As the Territory’s students prepare to return to the classroom, Superintendent Ericilda Xiomara Ottley-Herman of the St. Croix district joins guest host Sommer Sibilly-Brown to reflect on the Department of Education’s involvement in the 2022-2023 Crucian Christmas Festival parade. They discuss the informal application of learning and their goals for the upcoming semester, as encapsulated by their “Reveling in the Science of Soca” troupe, which stands for school-based excellence, opportunities for growth, cultural awareness, and career exploration as well as academic achievement.