Joanna Boxall was born and raised in Grand Cayman. Her parents moved to Cayman from England in the 1960s. She went to the local Catholic school, St. Ignatius until nine years of age and then went to boarding school in England. She then went on to university in London where she gained her BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science at King’s College, London University. The tremendous growth in Cayman through the 1980’s and 90’s inspired her to found Cayman Resident in 2003. Her first magazine was the Cayman Islands Menu Guide which was reinvented into Good Taste after hurricane Ivan. She now runs Acorn with her husband/business partner Charles Grover, and they have a few more products under their umbrella including Cayman Parent, Explore Cayman, the Explorer Map and the WhatsOn app. She is the mother of two very kind and lovely kids who are 14 and 18.
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Caymanian Culture & Heritage: What To Teach Our Children
By Joanna BoxallThe Cayman Islands have changed so much over the past 50 years so it is very important that we teach our children about Cayman; about our culture and heritage.
The Logistics of Hiring a Helper or Nanny
By Joanna BoxallFind out more about the legal considerations surrounding hiring a nanny or domestic helper in the Cayman Islands.
Guide to Writing a Will
By Joanna BoxallThe guide to writing a will in the Cayman Islands.
Immigration Rules for Kids
By Joanna BoxallAdvice on immigration rules that apply to children born to Caymanians and Expats.
Education Book Club for Children
By Joanna BoxallA selection of books that will help teach children how to love themselves, cherish reading and how to develop friendships across social classes and cultures.
Education Book Club for Parents
By Joanna BoxallBooks to guide parents and educators on how to help children get the most out of their education
Government Schooling in Cayman
By Joanna BoxallFind out more about Government schools in the Cayman Islands.
Local Colleges & Universities in the Cayman Islands
By Joanna BoxallLearn more about the colleges and universities located in the Cayman Islands and the courses they offer.
Private Schooling in Cayman
By Joanna BoxallLearn about the private school education on offer in the Cayman Islands.
Trade & Vocational Training Courses
By Joanna BoxallLearn about the vocational courses offered in Cayman. They cover a spectrum of industries and focus on providing real-world and practical skills for work.
Schooling in Cayman
By Joanna BoxallGet the lowdown on the educational system in the Cayman Islands.
How to Choose a Preschool in Cayman
By Joanna BoxallAdvice on what to consider when choosing a preschool in the Cayman Islands.
Q&A Cayman's Senior School Teachers 2026
By Joanna BoxallMeet some of Cayman’s most inspiring Senior School educators.
In conversation with...Carolyn Jervis
By Joanna BoxallA role model, teacher, mother, daughter, wife and very good friend, Carolyn is an inspiration!
The Perfect Party Checklist
By Joanna BoxallKids in Cayman love to celebrate their birthdays, luckily its possible to organise a birthday celebration that suits all tastes and budgets.