I have worked in education in various capacities since 1981. In December, 2019, I retired from my post as Senior Vice Principal at Sidney Stringer Academy, having worked there in a variety of roles since joining the school in 1998. I was involved at very close hand in the development of SSA and the establishment of the MAT.
Although born and raised in Coventry, I spent twenty years in London, working to develop and establish Youth Theatre Groups, whilst much of the time teaching English and Drama in a variety of schools. My final post there was on the Senior Team of an East End secondary school. I hold an MA in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Warwick, the NPQH and have experience of leading Teaching and Learning, CPD, Initial Teacher Training, Pastoral Care, Safeguarding and Inclusion at Senior level.
I am committed to supporting and facilitating equality of opportunity and access in all aspects of education and regularly visit a range of schools in order to assess, review and support their inclusive practice.
In addition, I am a Trustee of a local Child Safeguarding Charity.
