Career
In May 2002, she was named Poet Laureate of Portuguese of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Her work frequently deals with social issues as well as pride in her African heritage. She recently retired as Director of the National Heritage Library of Trinidad and Tobago, having occupied the post since October 1993.
In 2011, her play How Anansi Brings the Drum celebrated the United Nations" International Year for People of African Descent (IYPAD) and was part of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization"s Youth Theatre Initiative.
Springer is a devotee of the Orisa religion. She has three children and lives in San Juan, Trinidad.
Her daughter Dara Healy is a dancer and a politician in Trinidad, and currently serves as Chairman of the Democratic National Assembly party.