I am a recently-retired Headteacher with nearly 40 years in education. As Headteacher of a small primary school, I spent 16 years on the governing body of my own school and I was really keen to keep up my connections with education and to play a part in a practical way.
Following a visit and tour of the school, I was very eager to join as I was so impressed with the ethos and the commitment to providing the best care and education for all pupils.
I want to continue being a school governor because it gives me a chance to contribute to and support the life of a school and to help make decisions which will have a positive impact on the lives of young people.
I have been a parent at Queen Margaret since 2015. My eldest son has just finished his journey through the school and my youngest son is now in Year 3. My husband attended the school when he was a child, and it was great for our boys to be able to follow his educational background.
I have worked within a school setting, with my main experience being in EYFS, for 18 years and have a great interest in children’s education, the importance of early learning and children’s well-being.
I became a parent governor at Queen Margaret so that I can support the school, the pupils and be more involved in the school community.
Previous to teaching , I completed an art foundation degree. After completing my art foundation, I completed a double degree in marketing management, business management and branding. On completion of my degree I worked for an engineering company for five years.
I then decided to retrain as a teacher and have been teaching since 2016. I have a passion for art, sport and reading. I am a member of the Readingteachers=reading pupils campaign that works in collaboration with the Cheltenham Literature Festival and teachers around the South West. Outside of school, I am active and participate in sports or attend the gym four times a week.
I am passionate about learning and want to ensure children enjoy their education and participate in fun and engaging lessons that enrich their lives.
I grew up locally and have two school-aged children. Having previously worked for a group of schools in the West Midlands I am aware of issues facing schools, staff and parents.
I started working at Queen Margaret Primary in 2022 and I have enjoyed working alongside a great team every day since I started. I have been part of Queen Margaret Primary for longer than a couple of years, as I have been a parent here since my eldest son started in 2015 and now my youngest son is currently in Year 4. My Dad and Uncles, plus my children's father and family attended this school when they were children also.
I have worked within the education setting since I left university, with a big chunk of my experience working within the EYFS sector. I have recently been appointed as the new Family Support Worker for Queen Margaret Primary Academy, and I am thoroughly looking forward to strengthening the ties with our community, parents and our children. I also have a big passion for pastoral care within our school and a lot of my time is focused on that area supporting children with mental health and wellbeing.
I became a Councillor to help support our academy and be able to keep giving the children in our school a positive school experience.
