Justin Valentin Explained

Justin Valentin
Office:Minister of Education
Term Start:3 November 2020
President:Wavel Ramkalawan
Predecessor:Jeanne Siméon
Birth Name:Justin Davis Valentin[1]
Birth Date:14 April 1971
Party:Linyon Demokratik Seselwa
Occupation:Teacher, politician

Justin Davis Valentin (born 14 April 1971)[2] is a Seychellois politician and teacher. In 2018, he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the University of Seychelles. As of 3 November 2020,[3] he serves as the Minister of Education and Human Resources Development, succeeding Jeanne Siméon.

Biography

Valentin received his diploma in education from Seychelles Polytechnic. He continued his studies in Australia, and graduated with a Bachelor of Education from the Edith Cowan University, followed by a master's degree from Universiti Sains Malaysia,[4] and a doctorate from King's College London.[5] He specialised in science and mathematics. He first worked as a teacher and continued his career as a researcher at the Ministry of Education.[6]

In 1993, Valentin published Testanman Rezete, a novel written in Seychellois Creole, the French-based creole language spoken in the Seychelles.[7] In 2013, Valentin became the Dean for Business and Law of the University of Seychelles. On 2 February 2018, he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of the university.[8] On 30 October 2020, he was elected Minister of Education and Human Resources Development.

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Order Paper for the Second Sitting of Wednesday the 28th of October, 2020 . National Assembly of Seychelles. 30 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Valentin, Justin, 1971-. Library of Congress. 30 October 2020.
  3. News: Majority of Seychelles' new cabinet of ministers sworn in to posts. Seychelles News Agency. 3 November 2020.
  4. Web site: Profile. University of Seychelles.
  5. Book: Primary mathematics teaching reform in a small island developing state : the case of the Mathematics Lesson Structure in the Seychelles.. WorldCat. 1063470086. 30 October 2020.
  6. News: Five new ministers get the green light . Seychelles Nation. 30 October 2020.
  7. Web site: Testanman rezete. Système universitaire de documentation. 30 October 2020. fr.
  8. Web site: President Faure receives Vice-Chancellor of University of Seychelles . State House of Seychelles. 30 October 2020.
  9. Web site: Enn ti zafer pour marmay. Système universitaire de documentation. 30 October 2020. fr.