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December 27, 2025
December 27, 2025
December 27, 2025
Opportunities don’t always come twice, but 35-year-old Mathematics teacher Kevin Kumar Narine is proof that when they do, they can redefine a life.
A resident of Cummings Lodge, Narine grew up in a modest household with five siblings — three boys and three girls. Despite financial challenges, his parents instilled a clear, lifelong message: education is the foundation for progress. Kevin excelled academically throughout primary and secondary school, eventually securing a job at the Guyana Revenue Authority after completing his CSEC examinations.
But his pursuit of independence led him down an uncertain path. He left a secure position in search of greater income and drifted through various private institutions, facing exploitation, low wages, and frustration.
“I was young, restless and stubborn,” he recalled. “I didn’t take advice. I thought I could do everything my way.”
During this time, Narine began offering bottom-house lessons at minimal fees. Later, he partnered with teacher Pamela Lorrimer-Smith, and together they produced outstanding CSEC results — long before he had any formal teacher training. Still, he struggled to acknowledge that teaching might be his true calling.
A part-time job at a supermarket provided little progress, and then his life took a painful turn. In 2022, Narine’s father passed away — a moment he describes as both heartbreaking and transformative.
“It broke me,” he shared. “My mother told me my father was disappointed that I had settled for less because he always believed I could touch the moon. Those words stayed with me. They woke me up.”
Seeking a fresh start, Narine reached out to the Ministry of Education in early 2023. His opportunity came when a family friend resigned from Tutorial High School. Narine applied and was hired as a Mathematics teacher — a position that marked a turning point.
His first year in the classroom produced exceptional CSEC results. Motivated to become a trained educator, he enrolled at the Cyril Potter College of Education (CPCE). There, he met his wife, Devika Seodatt-Narine, who was also pursuing an Associate Degree in Mathematics. Together, they balanced late-night classes, rigorous coursework, and weekends of assignments — a partnership built on discipline and determination.
Upon graduating from CPCE, Narine swept three of the institution’s highest honours:
Best Mathematics Student across all nine centres, Best Graduating Student for Georgetown, and Best Leadership Award.
He credits his achievements to a supportive network of lecturers and colleagues, especially CPCE educator Mr. Mahindra Sharma, whose guidance helped him appreciate the value of embracing every opportunity.
“My father’s soul can rest now,” Narine said. “I finally found the career I was meant to chase from the beginning.”
Today, Narine teaches with renewed purpose. He plans to pursue his Degree in Education at the University of Guyana next year, with a focus on using ICT tools, real-world applications, and inclusive teaching strategies to improve how students learn Mathematics.
He shared encouraging words for aspiring teachers and young professionals:
“Never limit yourself. Your greatest challenge in life is your mindset. Ask questions, take advice, and always be willing to lead. Teaching is like God’s work — do your duties with love, patience, and conviction,” he said.
