Who is Vickie Frederick? School principal gets students, ages 9 to 11, to reveal sexuality in 'exorcism ritual'
A primary school headteacher Vickie Frederick is reportedly being investigated by education officials for forcing her so-called "possessed" students to reveal their sexuality in an absurd "exorcism ritual".
The latest reports reveal that youngsters, aged nine to 11, were allegedly forced to drink an unknown potion and told to "repent" by the principal Vickie Frederick. She is now placed under investigation for alleged misconduct that threatened the safety of children under her care.
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The Department of Education Services (DES) has not revealed a lot of information about the case. However, several parents of the students at the school have taken to social media about Frederick's involvement in some kind of exorcism ritual for young students, which had reportedly left many of them scared.
Frederick allegedly told her pupils they were 'possessed' by demons and had to repent. These posts reveal that around two dozen kids were pulled out of class and made to take part in this ritual.
The latest reports reveal that some of the children in the school under Frederick's care were also forced to swallow an unknown drink and were even manhandled during the alleged exorcism. She also questioned the young children - aged nine, ten and eleven - about their sexuality.
Who is Vickie Frederick?
Vickie Frederick, the principal of Red Bay Primary School, is also a church minister. Under her care, the school was last inspected in 2018 and has reportedly made good progress since.
In 2017, the mother of 5 was appointed as a United Nations ambassador. She even met delegates at the UN headquarters in New York.
At the time, she had said, "This appointment of ambassador to the United Nations is the first prestigious calling of its kind received by a native of the Cayman Islands. I will most certainly use the platforms afforded me as ambassador to the United Nations to also be an ambassador of my beautiful country."
The latest reports also reveal that she was nominated by the Word of Life Christian Fellowship, an international NGO.
After 15 years as principal of Red Bay Primary School on main island Grand Cayman, Frederick has reportedly been put on other duties. She now faces an investigation by the DES in the Cayman Islands, a British overseas territory in the Caribbean.
Frederick relocated
The Ministry of Education has reportedly said that the case has been referred to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), which has schools officials, social workers and the police as its members. It said this followed "reports of alleged misconduct towards students" and that Frederickthe member of staff has been "relocated from schools until the investigation is completed".
Cetonya Cacho, chief officer for the education ministry, reportedly said, "The safety and wellness of our students are our priorities. Immediate actions have been taken to address these allegations."
Acting director of education services Tammy Banks-DaCosta, reportedly said, "The Department of Education Services is committed to supporting the students and staff of the Red Bay Primary School to ensure that the teaching and learning activities continue with as little disruption as possible. The academic and emotional well-being of our students is paramount; we will ensure that the school is poised to continue to function effectively and efficiently."