I have been the Head of New Reflexions’ school since its origin in September 2008 and I am immensely proud of the vibrant learning community which it has become. In the last few years I have been delighted to oversee the expansion of the school to include a primary provision alongside the enlarged secondary provision. My role involves the day to day running of the school, liaising with a vast range of professionals who support our students, as well as welcoming new referrals and teaching. My best days are when I get to do fun activities with our students, especially if they are a little bit competitive!

I find working at our school the very best experience of my education career. One of the key reasons for this is that we are part of a great team that has the opportunity to facilitate tangible, positive change for the young people we support. Stepping up to Deputy Head in 2024 has been both enjoyable and challenging as I develop and refine my skills as part of the leadership team and work to facilitate quality review and improvement. My other roles include Exams Officer, IT support, Music technology provision and teaching Computer Science. 

Alongside my work at school I enjoy music, performing, directing and composing for various groups. I also like to get outdoors, where I particularly enjoy taking part in field archery (in the woods with a longbow, just like Robin Hood!).

I have been working in education for over twenty years and have been a Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator in both specialist and mainstream settings. I am passionate about the importance of the wider curriculum, of social and personal development, alongside the academic curriculum to ensure all young people have the opportunity to reach their own individual potential.

In my spare time, I love to travel the world, and this is highlighted by the fact I have moved to Shropshire from Brighton!