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I graduated from The University of Liverpool with a degree in Education and Sport studies in 2005. I went on to teach water sports at Portland Sailing academy for a year before doing my PGCE in Physical Education. I then taught in a Mainstream Secondary in Basingstoke where I also became Head of Year and took my year group through to Year 11. Throughout my time at the school I became involved with the SEN & department and was asked to oversee the department and support the development of the team. As Deputy Headteacher at The Castle School, I thoroughly enjoy the variety of tasks the role throws at me on a daily basis. I am passionate about supporting our pupils to be as independent as they can be. 

Outside of school, when I am not spending time with my family, I love to go running which keeps me fit and gives me time to reflect.

I graduated in 2000 in Bath and taught in a mainstream school in Bristol for a while. I started at The Castle School in 2003, working in the autism resource before moving into key stage one. Working my way up through the school I am now an Assistant Headteacher. I enjoy working in different classes in the school and also spend a large amount of time doing consultancy to mainstream schools

For over 15 years I have worked in education across 4 SEND Post-16 settings and would regard this as my specialism and interest. In 2016, I set up a new MLD provision near New Malden and in 2019, I led the new opening of an autism-specific college in Ealing. I have admired the Castle School for over 6 years, since I was first recommended to visit the WOW programme in 2019. It is a pleasure to now be a part of the leadership team to share my skills and experience and to gain new ones along the way.

Academically, I have achieved my PGCE, so I have a teaching background but more recently, a Masters in Senior Leadership with over 9 years in management. Before joining The Castle I took a gap year to enjoy time with family and friends in the northeast and spent the time learning new skills such as making jewellery. I love to travel and explore other cultures, and I am excited not only relocate to the area but to be a part of the Castle community.

Over the past 25 years I have worked in the corporate sector for blue chip companies such as Phillips, Quaker Oats and PepsiCo. I have gained invaluable experience in areas such as financial management, pensions, payroll, risk assessment and budgeting to name a few. Having worked at The Castle School for the past 3 years I am utilising these skills to bring in robust controls and financial management, which in turn should help the school avoid any potential deficits in the future.

Outside of work I enjoy DIY, gardening and food.