GoodHeart | A teacher’s Christmas wish comes true
Carrie Davis wins Courts Stop, Shop and Roll promotion
Published:Saturday | January 3, 2026 | 12:08 AM
For years, English language teacher Carrie Davis has devoted herself to shaping young minds at Vere Technical High School, often juggling long days, professional ambitions, and family responsibilities, all without one essential tool, reliable transportation.
Last Christmas, that changed. Just days before the holiday, Davis received the keys to a brand-new 2025 Toyota RAV4 after winning Courts Jamaica’s Stop, Shop and Roll Summer Promotion, a moment she described as nothing short of life-changing.
Her first reaction was disbelief. “When I got the call, I honestly did not believe it,” Davis recalled. “Even after that, my daughter questioned if it was real. I went straight to the May Pen Courts store to confirm. It only truly sank in hours later.”
The timing made the win even more meaningful. Christmas, often a season of careful budgeting for the mother of two college students, became unforgettable. “It was a tremendous blessing to my entire family,” she said. “It made Christmas one we will never forget.”
For Davis, the car is a reminder of what’s possible when faith is applied to our individual journeys. Only days before receiving the call, she had been reviewing job applications for senior roles in education, including positions as an education officer and principal. Several required access to a reliable motor vehicle, so, she did not apply.
“I told myself I did not have the money to buy a car now,” she explained. “I had just completed my principal training through The National College for Educational Leadership, and I have two children in college. It felt like a door was closed.”
That door, she believes, has been reopened. “This vehicle has removed the one thing that was holding me back,” Davis shared. “I can now pursue my goals confidently and manage my day-to-day life without the stress and limitations I had before.”
Freedom of movement
The impact was immediate. On the very day she collected the vehicle, Davis had been waiting for transportation to get to school and arrived late. That experience underscored just how transformative the win would be.
“Now I have greater freedom of movement,” she said. “I can get around more easily and hassle-free. It has truly enhanced my life.”
The story behind her entry into the competition is as ordinary as it is remarkable. Davis was replacing a broken refrigerator at Courts while juggling academic assessments. She learned about the promotion at the store and entered without expectation. What sustained her hope, she said, was faith and the encouragement of her daughter.
“She always pushed me to believe,” Davis said. “When I did not apply for a position because I did not have a car, she told me that just because I did not have one now did not mean I would not get one after. When the call came the Monday after that conversation, it felt like a miracle.”
Today, the car has become a symbol of answered prayers and renewed momentum. Davis speaks of it as a turning point.
“Courts has given me the biggest push towards achieving my goals,” she said. “They have transformed my life by granting me the very thing that was crippling my forward movement. This vehicle has pivoted me in the direction of my purpose.”
As she looks ahead, her first drive is a simple one, a visit to Chapelton to see family. Yet, it marks the beginning of a new chapter for a teacher whose dedication has long outpaced her resources.