YEAR 2

I was inspired to be a teacher during my gap year in France where I taught French children English. This experience was where I realised how passionate I was about teaching and what a privilege it was to be able to work with children and watch their curiosity and love for learning grow. My main goal in teaching is to make a positive impact in children's lives and encourage children to reach their full potential and achieve anything they set their mind to. As well as teaching I enjoy walking my dog, Jasper, baking, reading and playing netball.

I became a teacher to help children achieve their dreams and to inspire them to become the best version of themselves—just as I saw my father do throughout his own teaching career. There’s nothing more rewarding than watching children light up with curiosity and excitement as they discover new things. Every day, I feel privileged to be part of their journey, nurturing their growth and celebrating their progress.

I started at Winyates in 2014 as a lunchtime supervisor and when the opportunity to join as a teaching assistant came up I excitedly applied. I love working with children, helping with their learning and joining in with the fun.

I first volunteered to read with children back in 1993/4. I then had the opportunity to apply for the Midday Supervisor position in 2005, as my children were already at Winyates. Soon after, I was offered a teaching assistant role. It was the best thing ever, as I love working with the children, helping them and seeing their faces ‘light up’ when they achieve something they thought they couldn’t do. I also speak Italian. I’m proud to be part of such a great team, and I can honestly say, I really love working at Winyates.