Hyacinth Bennett

Hyacinth Bennett is a Jamaican politician and educator, best known for founding Hydel High School in 1993. Her vision for the institution was to provide quality education with an emphasis on academic excellence and character development. Under her leadership, Hydel gained recognition for its outstanding achievements, particularly in track and field, becoming a prominent institution within Jamaica's educational landscape. Recently, Bennett's legacy has been affected by the government's decision to merge Hydel with Cumberland High School due to financial challenges faced by the institution.