Identical twins Keishia and Dr Treshia Thorpe were among 50 alumnae recently honoured with the St Andrew High School (SAHS) 100th Anniversary Trailblazer Awards. They were recognised in the field of education.

A citation from SAHS described the sisters as “Trailblazers in education, Dr Treshia Thorpe and Keishia Thorpe are internationally recognised education leaders, mentors and philanthropists. They co-founded US Elite International, a non-profit organisation that supports initiatives to advance the success of students (including many from SAHS) through mentorship and scholarship opportunities. They also promote and support the professional development of educators and sustainable education systems in developing countries.”

Keishia is the first black woman and educator to win the Global Teacher Prize (2021), awarded by the Varkey Foundation and UNESCO. She is also an inductee into the United States National Teachers Hall of Fame (2024) and a National Life Changer of the Year (2018–2019) Grand Prize winner. She holds a Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Strayer University in Georgia and is currently pursuing a second Master of Education, majoring in social-emotional learning.