Becky Ausenda
Founder
Becky is the founder of Bermuda Education Network and has served as Executive Director since 2010.
Becky was raised in Hong Kong and is a huge fan of Chinese culture, language and food. Prior to working in education she spent 12 years as a corporate attorney in London, Shanghai and Bermuda.
Her interest in public education began through volunteering at her children’s school and also serving on charity committees in the reinsurance industry. She left her job as an attorney to work full time for BEN and has contributed to various education initiatives including teacher professional development events with faculty from Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and assisting the Bermuda Educators Council to develop their teacher professional development policy. Under her leadership, BEN developed their Springboard Programme, Christian Thunhurst scholarship, Kattegat Sailing Programme and Horizons Programme.
In 2017, Becky took a sabbatical to obtain a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Language and Literacy at Harvard’s Graduate School of Education and since returning to Bermuda has continued to lead BEN’s fundraising and expansion of its teacher professional development programmes.
Email: becky.ausenda@ben.bm
Ellen McVeigh
Horizons Programme Manager
Ellen McVeigh is a qualified primary school educator with a Master’s degree in Primary Education, a strong foundation in teaching, curriculum development and educational engagement to her role at Bermuda Education Network (BEN). As Horizons Programme Manager, she leads the planning, coordination and delivery of curriculum-linked educational experiences, working collaboratively with schools, educators and community partners to enrich learning opportunities for students across Bermuda.
With a particular passion for literacy, Ellen has contributed to the design and development of Vocabulary Voyage, an innovative literacy initiative within Horizons, which she also oversees and manages. Ellen also leads and coordinates BEN Book Club, a monthly early literacy initiative that fosters a love of reading through interactive storytelling, phonemic awareness, vocabulary development and creative activities for young learners. In addition to managing program logistics, Ellen contributes to BEN’s administrative functions and team support. Across her work, Ellen is committed to developing meaningful educational programmes that inspire curiosity, strengthen literacy and connect classroom learning with the wider community.
Email: ellen.mcveigh@ben.bm
Alexandra Calauro
Teacher Resource & Development
Alexandra Calauro is a qualified Primary/Junior educator and holds a Bachelor of Education from Western University. Allie joined the Bermuda Education Network (BEN) in 2022 and currently leads a range of programme management, teacher development and organizational initiatives. Her work includes managing BEN’s Teaching Awards, coordinating professional development opportunities and literacy initiatives, and supporting curriculum and resource development designed to strengthen classroom learning and educator support across Bermuda.
Email: alexandra.calauro@ben.bm
Shunna Mohammed
BEN Book Club Administrator
With over 25 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, Shunna has dedicated her career to fostering a love of learning in young children. She is currently teaching at Southampton Preschool and is passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can explore, grow, and thrive. In addition to teaching, she proudly coordinates the BEN Book Club, promoting early literacy and a lifelong love for reading.
Ines Bolarinho
Social Media & Marketing
Ines Bolarinho is a dedicated Primary/Junior educator, currently teaching at Saltus Cavendish. She first joined the Bermuda Education Network (BEN) as an intern in the Summer Learning Programme and now contributes to the organization as a Marketing Assistant, supporting communications, outreach, and event promotion.
Board Members
Eleanor Altamura, Interim Chairperson
Eleanor is VP, Business Operations at Allied World, where she built and has led the Underwriting Operations function for Bermuda since 2021. Eleanor also supports global underwriting transformation projects, with a focus on modernizing technology platforms to enhance operational efficiency. Prior to her career in insurance, she was a part of Deloitte’s Strategy & Operations practice in the US and led projects for Thrive Washington, an early childhood education nonprofit in Washington, USA. Eleanor is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and holds Masters degrees from the University of Oxford where she studied as a Rhodes Scholar. Her academic research focused on early childhood education policy, racial politics, and social mobility.
Michael Toyer, Treasurer
Michael Toyer has served in financial services roles within the business sector in the UK and Bermuda for approximately 20 years and brings a wealth of financial experience and strategic acumen to his role as at BEN.
Gloria Dill
Gloria has over 25 years’ experience assisting executives and managers on multiple organisational levels. Since taking early retirement in February 2022, she enjoys being able to give back through volunteering for both local and international charities.
Colm Singleton
Colm has been on the board since 2011. He is currently the head of the Bermuda office for Allied World Assurance Company Ltd.
Edmeiko Butterfield
Edmeiko is currently the Acting Deputy Principal at Whitney Institute Middle School. He holds a B.A. in Social Work and an M.A. in Counselling.
Sonia Raynor
Sonia Raynor is a seasoned education professional with an extensive background in the field. Mrs. Raynor has had school leadership experience in both the United States and Bermuda and possesses a deep understanding of the education landscape and its challenges.
Latoya Pearman
Latoya is a committed public school parent of three children. She began volunteering with BEN in 2019 and previously coordinated the Horizons Programme before joining the BEN Board in 2025.
If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please email admin@ben.bm.