Warwick Appoints Rebeka Matthews Sousa
Warwick Academy has appointed Rebeka Matthews Sousa as the next Head of Secondary School.
David Horan, Principal of Warwick Academy stated, “After an extensive local and international search, I am delighted to announce that Mrs. Rebeka Matthews Sousa will be our next Head of the Secondary School, succeeding Mr. Mark Thorpe in September 2025.
“Mrs. Matthews Sousa is a dedicated lifelong learner and an exceptional Mathematics and Physics teacher. She has extensive experience in both public and private schools in Bermuda, including The Berkeley Institute, the Department of Education, the Centre for Talented Youth, and two tenures at Warwick Academy.
“In her current role as Deputy Head at Warwick Academy, Mrs. Matthews Sousa has been directly involved in developing the Secondary School curriculum. She has led significant changes, including the redesign of our Key Stage 3 assessment and the development of our current Professional Learning and Appraisal approach, as well as managing scheduling and subject staffing. She also chairs the Curriculum Team and contributes to numerous other initiatives.
“Beyond her leadership and teaching duties, Mrs. Matthews Sousa coaches volleyball and serves as a Mathematics Specialist Consultant and Instructional Coach at InspireMath. She has also been President of the Bermuda Council of Teachers of Mathematics for seven years and previously served on the Bermuda Educators Council.
“Mrs. Matthews Sousa brings a leadership skill set suited to this role, along with a deep passion for our school and a commitment to listening and learning. Her vision presentation demonstrated a thorough understanding of our institution, effectively translating her achievements as Deputy Head into her new position and identifying future growth opportunities. This appointment is also a good example of our goal to build talent from within.
“I look forward to working closely with Mrs. Matthews Sousa in her new role and I am confident that her energy, innovation, and ability to build relationships will propel Warwick Academy forward.”
Mrs. Matthews Sousa provided the following comments on her appointment, “I am truly honoured and excited to take on the role of Head of Secondary. It is a privilege to follow in the footsteps of the remarkable leaders who have shaped Warwick Academy into the unique and exceptional place it is today.
“WA has always felt like home to me, and I am deeply committed to its mission and community. My journey here, both as a teacher and as Deputy Head of Curriculum, has been filled with invaluable experiences that have further solidified my dedication to this incredible school.
“I look forward to building on our strong foundation and working collaboratively with staff, students, and families to continue driving our vision for excellence.”
Salutations. Best wishes. A star.