Intervention Manager
I have taught at Walton Priory for nearly 10 years during my 30-year teaching career, and I absolutely love the school. Before joining Walton, I taught in primary schools—mainly Year 6—but now enjoy teaching pupils in Key Stage 3.
My passion lies in supporting pupils with additional needs and personalising learning for all students. I also have extensive experience teaching children who have English as a second language, having started my career at one of the most multicultural primary schools in Staffordshire. I have also worked for the local authority as a lead English teacher, supporting colleagues in their classrooms.
I have been a SENCO in three other schools and currently serve as the Intervention Manager, supporting the management of the SEND department. I am also studying for the NPQSEND (National Professional Qualification for Special Educational Needs).
My hobbies include watching musical theatre shows, singing, and reading. I have two teenage children; my eldest is severely autistic and has learning difficulties, so life at home can be challenging. My daughter is at college, so the house is often busy with her friends. If I manage to get five minutes to myself, I can usually be found with my head in a novel—typically one based on WWII.