Professional Skills / background:

I have been an English teacher for over twenty years and have taught in primary, secondary and adult settings. I am currently Head of English, Head of Sixth Form and a member of the Senior Leadership Team at a local independent school which specialises in teaching a mainstream curriculum to students with a range of special educational needs - including dyslexia, PDA and ASC. I am particularly interested in classroom accessibility; identifying and removing barriers to learning and the utilisation of assistive technology. 

Interest in being a governor:

I have lived in Berkhamsted for most of my life and attended Bridgewater as a pupil in the early 1980s (when it was a middle school). I also started my teaching career as a classroom volunteer at Bridgewater, and I have very happy memories of both associations. Now that I am in a position to be able to do some voluntary work, I am delighted to be back at the school, where I hope to be able to lend my SEN expertise and share best practice with my fellow teaching professionals. 

Your advice to / quote for the children of Bridgewater School:

‘The courage is in facing danger when you are afraid.’ L Frank Baum, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

‘You’re braver that you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.’ A A Milne