Category:  Co-opted Trustee

Body:  Trust Board

Term:  4 Years

Forums: Finance Committee and Curriculum & Standards Committee

Positions: Chair of Finance Committee

I taught in a primary school in Burton upon Trent for six years, working as a class teacher with subject responsibilities for History and ICT and latterly as Key Stage Two Manager.  I was an NQT Induction Tutor and also worked with a number of trainee teachers during their school placements as an accredited School Based Tutor, which led to me being appointed to a one day per week lecturing secondment at Birmingham City University in the School of Education.  I became a full time Senior Lecturer in Primary Education (Professional Studies and History) in April 2008 and have gained a wealth of educational experience during this time.   I work in a range of schools across the Midlands, supporting trainee teachers and training school based mentors.  I am an External Examiner for the BA (Hons) Primary Education with QTS course at St Mary’s University, Twickenham, which enables me to develop a broader contextual understanding of education.  I have a keen interest in History and am passionate about enhancing the effectiveness of history pedagogy in primary schools.  In addition to this, I am very passionate about ensuring schools address issues around homophobia, biphobia and transphobia through a fully inclusive and challenging curriculum.  In July 2015, I achieved the status of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, in recognition of my extensive experience and influence in the field.  I have a secure understanding of a range of issues currently impacting upon education; supported by a wide network of educational professionals.  I am delighted to be working closely with the Fierté Multi Academy Trust and am committed to making the Trust and its schools the best educational experience for every child and their families.