For Garrick Barrett, science has never simply been a subject taught in a classroom. It is a way of understanding the world, satisfying curiosity, and empowering young people to believe in their own potential.

Today, as a science and agricultural science teacher at Clan Carthy High School, Barrett is helping students discover that science is not just found in textbooks and laboratories, it exists in their communities, their environment, and their everyday lives.

His journey from the quiet rural community of Dallas Castle, St Andrew to becoming an educator and BOOST Fellow reflects a commitment to service, learning, and inspiring the next generation.