Governor Profiles

I have lived in Nazeing with my family for over 20 years.  As a working Mum I offer some of my time to be active in fundraising for the school with the Parents' Association.  I worked in the private sector for many years for a high street retailer in managerial, marketing and training roles, changing career after my daughter was born to that of teaching.  My daughter attended the school and with the help and focus of her teachers she has now graduated from university and is training to be a teacher.  I wanted to explore how as a parent and member of the wider community I could have input into the education and future opportunities for our young people.  Joining the governing body has filled that remit and it continues to be both challenging and rewarding.

I have been a primary school teacher since 2009 and am currently teaching at Nazeing Primary School, in KS1.  I have worked in several schools in both Essex and Hertfordshire over the years.  I was a registered childminder from 2004 to 2009 and prior to that I was a project manager for the Parks Department at the London Borough of Enfield for thirteen years.  I have a BA (Hons) Degree in Landscape Architecture from Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh.

I have two grown up sons and I know what it is like to be a parent of children going through all the different stages of primary, secondary, university and non-academic further education in England.  I am passionate about helping people to reach their full potential and finding the right route for learning based on their individual needs and strengths.  I have a special interest in the transition steps between primary and secondary school, behaviour for learning and the pastoral systems used to support students and families alike.  I have seen Robert Barclay Academy go from strength to strength since I first became a governor and I will continue to support the school in these key areas.