J. Anthony Clarke

J. Anthony Clarke is the shelter manager and dean of discipline at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, Jamaica. He has been at the forefront of efforts to manage the shelter for families displaced by Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the region, leaving over 140 residents, including many children, occupying school classrooms. Clarke is actively seeking solutions to balance the urgent need to support displaced families while also preparing for the return of students who must take critical external exams. He is advocating for materials to help residents rebuild their homes and emphasizing the importance of psychosocial support to aid the community's recovery.