Janelle Denny – Director, National Olympic Academy
Janelle Denny has been an educator and sports administrator for over 20 years. She holds a Master of Education in Physical Education from Alabama A&M University and numerous coaching and sport management certifications.
Denny previously worked as a Peripatetic Teacher for Physical Education and Sport at the Ministry of Education, Technological & Vocational Training. During her tenure at the Ministry, Denny also held the position of Education Officer, responsible for overseeing the execution and monitoring of the CSEC and CAPE syllabi and examinations.
In addition to her passion for teaching, she is an avid coach and has a keen interest in sports administration and management. Denny has served as the Public Relations Officer for the Barbados Netball Association, served on the Executive of the Barbados Badminton Association, and managed their 2014 Commonwealth Games Team. Her dedication to grassroots development is evident through her involvement in the development of the National Primary Schools’ Athletic Championships for over a decade in various roles, including as its Chairman and Championship Director.
She has also volunteered with several other sport-related committees/boards, including Pan Am Sports Organization/Olympic Solidarity (PASO/OS), Education, and Awards and Special Events Commissions of the BOA. Recently, she was appointed to the Barbados Anti-Doping Appeals Panel.
In addition to teaching and coaching, she has been an athlete, participating in various sports, including lawn tennis, basketball, track & field, netball, and badminton at the school or club level.
The Barbados Olympic Association Inc.
Barbados Olympic Centre, Garfield Sobers Complex
Wildey, St. Michael, Barbados, W.I. BB15094
Tel: (246) 429-1998 (o) Fax: (246) 426-1998
Email: janelle.denny@olympic.org.bb Website: www.olympic.org.bb