Jamaica is a country at the cusp of major change, growth and movement forward. Its educational system has been mired in the antiquated model of the British colonizers. Fifty years after independence from British rule, Jamaicans have resolved to be a "first world country by 2030." In order to achieve this ambitious goal, reforms in the educational system are critical. My project involved working at multiple levels in the Jamaican education system, from primary schools, to preservice teachers, to inservice teachers. Perhaps the most significant aspect involved working with Moneague College on shifting the paradigm from the British model of teaching and learning (which is rote, teacher-directed learning) to targeting critical thinking and cooperative learning. Faculty at Moneague are looking for ways to work with preservice teacher in expanding pedagogical practices to meet the needs of a global society. Students at Moneague are looking for ways to change the system they experienced during their primary and secondary years. This presentation will outline the current Jamaican educational system, efforts to reform the system, and the role Southern Oregon University can play in assisting in that change.