I joined Brookes in September 2020 having taught in Cambridgeshire schools since 2016. Before training to become a teacher, I worked as a Teaching Assistant and prior to that, as a project manager. Since 2012, I have hosted French and Spanish students during the holidays, teaching them English and helping them to learn more about English culture and the local area. My degree is in French and Management and the highlight of this course was spending a year in Montpellier, France. I had such a wonderful time studying at a Business school and living with French students and really appreciate the experience we are able to offer here at Brookes to our international students.

I have been teaching at Brookes for seven years and have many years of experience teaching Sport and PE at an Independent school in Scotland. I was also fortunate to have had the opportunity to play professional rugby for Edinburgh. I really enjoy educating young people through sport and PE and believe it is a fantastic environment for them to learn about health, fitness and wellbeing but also social and life skills, for example, team work, leadership, cooperation and kindness. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling to new places, doing long distance walks, and engaging in my new passion – permaculture!

I’ve been teaching for over ten years, mostly specialising in Early Years and child development. I enjoy bringing creative, hands on, and practical experiences into the classroom for children to apply their knowledge and skills. Outdoor learning is a real passion and I have spent the last year completing my Forest School Leader Level 3 qualification. Leading Forest School sessions for our youngest learners at school is the highlight of my week. Helping children to grow in confidence, take risks, and view their choices as important is key to my pedagogy. In my spare time I enjoy being in the great outdoors and spending time in my garden. I love to explore places near and far- you will usually find me planning the next adventure!

Since a young age I had a passion for performing and playing music.  I was lucky to attend a fantastic Saturday morning music school in the town where I grew up. I had the opportunity to play in orchestras, brass bands and small ensembles, progressing to county level.  It was only ever going to be music that I studied at university, so after completing my A levels I went on to study for a BA (Hons) in Music at the University of Reading. I then briefly working for an independent record label but found myself longing for more variety and challenge in my working day.  I decided to complete the PGCE in Secondary Music. Since graduating, I have taught in Hampshire, inner London and Cambridgeshire. I absolutely adore working at Brookes UK – the students, the staff, the school, make every day a pleasure.

I have a degree in Technical Theatre and love bringing elements of drama in and around the classroom. I enjoy the Montessori ethos and try to include this into my pedagogy, aiming to promote independence, learning through practical experiences and developing a high self-belief system. In my spare time you will find me behind a sewing machine making children’s clothes for friends and family or planning my next west end theatre trip.