I have over 30 years’ experience of secondary and further education, much of the latter at management level. Currently I lead the Free Church in Stockwood. I am Chair of the Local Academy Council of Woodlands Academy having served on the Council since 2019. My passion is to see all young people learn in school, whatever their background and ability, and to succeed in their later lives. You will frequently find me leading and supporting a range of different activities at the school. I am very involved with many community projects and love swimming and playing my saxophone!
I have been involved with Woodlands Academy since November 2020. I am also a Trustee of Brislington Cricket Club.
As the Principal of Woodlands Academy, I am committed to ensuring all children have the best start in their educational journey and that children are happy, safe and well cared for during their time with us. Prior to headship, I have also been a class teacher, phase leader, maths/science/geography/RE lead, SENDCO, inclusion lead, safeguarding lead, assessment lead and assistant head and I bring the skills from all of these roles to our LAC team.
Having been part of the Stockwood community for over 15 years has been a pleasure and I look forward to seeing how the community grows and pulls together moving forwards.
I have been working at Woodlands for a number of years, in breakfast club and at lunchtimes.
I enjoy being with the children watching them flourish everyday and helping to structure and shape their future, making time spent at Woodlands fun and interesting everyday.
I like spending time outside with my own children creating fun activities I can adapt and bring to school making learning fun and enjoyable.
I have proudly called Stockwood home for over a decade, with both of my children. With more than six years in the education sector, including five years serving in the Waycroft Academy school office, I bring a deep understanding of our community and the needs of students, staff, and families alike. Now, as an Executive Assistant at Trust in Learning Academies, another Bristol-based multi-academy trust, I am dedicated to supporting the continual improvement of the academy and advocating for investment in the talented staff working within our schools.
I look forward to sharing my experiences and contributing to Woodlands Academy through my role within the CLF governance structure.
