I am an experienced teacher and senior leader, having worked in Croydon and Surrey schools for more than 30 years. I was delighted to be appointed Head of School at Keston in September 2019 followed by Headteacher in 2022. I have worked at the school for 18 years in a variety of roles.
I am passionate about creating a high quality inclusive education for every child, to ensure they are prepared for all learning experiences as they develop in today’s society.
I am a trained coach and recognise the contribution coaching can make to school improvement and staff development.
I am very proud to lead Keston working with staff, governors and parents to ensure an excellent education for all.
After 16 years working in teaching and school leadership, I was proud to take on the role of Headteacher at Chipstead Valley Primary School in September 2025. It is a privilege to play a part in shaping children’s education and development; work I believe is vital in helping them thrive in the future.
Throughout my career, I have always championed a balance between setting high expectations while creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child feels a sense of belonging. I have a strong interest in cognitive science and pedagogy, and I am passionate about using research-informed approaches to continually improve how we teach and how children learn.
As a mother to two primary-aged children myself, I understand how important it is to build a school culture that supports both academic success and personal growth. I am committed to leading with integrity, kindness and a relentless focus on securing the best outcomes for every child.
I was delighted to be appointed to the role of Head of School and am extremely proud to lead Beecholme.
My life and education values are in line with those at Beecholme and these are very much driven by my commitment to inclusivity. We will achieve inclusivity by ensuring that all children have the same opportunities to succeed in school and beyond, through an inspiring curriculum and by promoting a love for learning.
I enjoy all aspects of school life and love working collaboratively with children, families and the wider community. When I am not busy working with the children at school, I am busy at home with my twin boys who are 11 and who are my proudest achievement yet!
I began teaching in 1990, and have held leadership roles in a five-form middle school and a one-form primary with a nursery. I became Head at New Valley (then Wattenden) in January 2013, and since then I have been proud to lead the school through a time of enormous change and great progress.
Working in education - trying to improve the real lives of real people - there are good days and bad days...but never pointless days.
My teenage daughter is the most important thing in my life; when I’m not with her, you might find me walking up hills or playing records.
I joined Wattenden Primary School (now New Valley) as its Deputy Head Teacher, moving back into a school setting from a local authority role as a DfE consultant and maths advisory teacher. Since then, alongside class based teaching and leadership positions in my own school and on secondment, I have been an advanced skills teacher, NCETM specialist teacher of mathematics and TRG lead for Thames Maths Hub. These roles have enabled me to work across many diverse school settings and with a number of very talented and inspirational educationalists.
My passion is teaching and learning and I have a firm belief in every child’s right to a high quality, all-round education. I am committed to developing and strengthening the PACE Maths and English teams, and through curriculum development, CPD and collaborative working, to empowering all teaching staff to secure the best outcomes for the pupils of PACE Academy Trust.
