Upon retiring from my role as Headteacher of a primary school for children aged 2 to 11, just outside the city of Liverpool in Merseyside, I moved to North Tyneside to be closer to my family in 2015. Shortly after, I became a Governor at a local Middle School as I wished to keep abreast of educational developments and use my experience to contribute to the area which I was about to make my home. More recently, to broaden my experience of school governance, particularly governance within multi academy trusts, I volunteered to become a governor within the NCEA Ashington Hub and was delighted to be accepted onto the LGB.

Throughout my years working in education, I gained many skills and a wide range of experience. Investing in school improvement and in particular, the professional development of colleagues, is an area of special interest to me. I find it extremely rewarding to be able to put the experience and knowledge gained in my professional life to good effect in my role as a school governor and to be part of this new, growing and flourishing community with a bright future ahead.

I have worked in education over the past 14 years both in the North West and more recently in the North East.

My previous roles in education have provided me with experience and knowledge when working with a range of learners from 5-18 in the local area.

I am passionate about the importance of careers in the curriculum and highlighting all of the opportunities our amazing region has to offer. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and working with the board to continue the progression of your school.

I live in Northumberland with my daughter and when I am not working we enjoy spending much needed down time with family and friend's.