MARIE-MARGUERITE B. CLÉRIÉ
Marie-Marguerite B. Clérié, born on December 8, 1954, as the ninth of eleven children, faced early adversity when she lost her father during the Duvalier dictatorship at the age of eight. Raised by her mother, she held deep admiration for her as a source of strength and resilience.
From a young age, Marie-Marguerite was profoundly moved by issues of injustice and arbitrariness. Her dream was to contribute to a shift in mentality within her country, where every individual would actively shape their destiny in a free and sovereign nation.
In pursuit of this vision, she embarked on her studies in Psycho-pedagogy in Belgium in 1974, recognizing that education held the key to the desired transformation of mindset. Her journey led her to specialize in the Montessori Method for children aged 3 to 6 in the USA. In 1978, she established Haiti's first Montessori school. Furthering her commitment, in 1989, she pursued additional specialization in the Montessori Method for children aged 6 to 12, ensuring a comprehensive educational continuum. Her enduring dedication makes her a seasoned educator.
In 2010, she founded the Professional Association of Private Schools (APEP), where she continues to serve as president. APEP aims to foster collaboration within the education sector and to reevaluate Haiti's outdated and ill-suited educational system.
In 2013, to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of her father's disappearance on April 26, 1963, she became deeply involved in the "Duty of Memory," which has since become her new mission. Her goal is to cultivate individual awareness regarding the imperative need for each person to be well-informed about significant events in our national history. This collective endeavor seeks to preserve the past, ensure justice, rectify historical errors, and reunite the nation through a shared understanding of its history.
Marie-Marguerite B. Clérié's life is a testament to her unwavering commitment to education, justice, and the enduring legacy of her nation's history
