Staff

I have been teaching children of different ages and abilities from all over the world, for over 20 years now, both in the UK and overseas.  I came to Truro High School from the International School of the Turks and Caicos Islands, where I was the Principal for the past six years: responsible for the education of 200 children from 25 different nations. Whilst I have taught have taught across many ages and phases, I am a Primary specialist and my experience and ongoing professional development has given me a deep understanding of how children at this age learn best. 

As a leader, I am focused, professional, forward-thinking, organised and someone who sets high expectations for myself and those around me. My philosophy of education is completely child centred; whatever is best for the child and their education has to be at the heart of every decision being made.  

I am absolutely delighted to have been given the opportunity to lead this happy and dynamic school forward into the next phase of its future. Working together, with the children, teachers, parents and the community we can make sure that every child who walks through our doors will achieve their very best, across a broad and rich curriculum and have fun whilst doing so!

This is my twenty-second year teaching here at Truro High School, where I began as a newly qualified teacher. I have been lucky enough to have many adventures teaching in all three of the infant classes: Reception, Prep 1 and Prep 2.  Whilst working at the High School, I completed my Master's in Education, researching primarily Key Stage 1 English and Mathematics, an area in which I have a keen interest.  I pride myself in being able to address the diverse needs of the children within this age group and feel privileged to be a part of their early reading, writing and mathematical journeys.  Outside school, I enjoy Art, and I have taken this as a club with Prep girls as well as teaching the subject in Prep 5 & 6. My latest role, and something I am very proud of, is as a Governor of a local Nursery School.  

I graduated from Bishop Grosseteste University College, Lincoln in 2000 and began my teaching career full of excitement and ready to educate with awe, inspiration and enthusiasm. With a positive mindset I began teaching in a Beacon school in North Lincolnshire. I had not been prepared for how much teaching would actually teach me and from that very first school I have continued my career always being totally open minded, ready to try anything new and to see change as an exciting opportunity.

I then spent 4 years teaching at Harrow, Bangkok in the brand new, purpose built, Early Years Centre. Returning to the UK in 2008, I took the role of Foundation Stage Leader in a school with the largest Nursery in Cambridgeshire. I absolutely loved my time at Park Lane with over 100 children in the Nursery, Child Care onsite and 2 large Reception classes. Within a year, we had been graded as Outstanding by Ofsted and as I continued to develop the team I became the Lead EYFS Moderator for Cambridgeshire, supported schools in Special Measures, taught Leading Lessons observed by colleagues from across Cambridgeshire and was part of the working party advising the Government on the creation of the new Early Years Framework for 2012. For 8 years, the children at Park Lane made above expected progress and achieved results that outshone the National averages.

My move to Cornwall has been a joy and I am thrilled to be part of a school with such a strong community that offers girls the richest of opportunities and has an environment that nourishes excitement for learning. As a Pre-Prep teacher I relish seeing the incredible progress the girls make and the bold steps they take in their learning on a daily basis. I feel very lucky to be part of this fantastic team.

I began my teaching career as a Teaching Assistant but became a Teacher not long after, and since 2015 have taught in many schools. Most recently, I have been Private Tutoring and Supply Teaching throughout Mid-Cornwall. I recently joined Truro High School in September 2022, and this year I teach Prep 3. In my free time, I enjoy days out with my young family, reading and going to Pilates. I have a degree in Graphic Design and love all things creative - especially Art and Music. 

I have taught in a range of schools throughout my career, along with being an Assistant Head in my last full-time post. I am passionate about teaching, inspiring and challenging children and about creating exciting lessons and I particularly enjoy teaching Maths, Science and PHSE, Wellbeing and PE. I believe children thrive when they feel cared for and learn through practical investigations. I will be teaching English, Maths, Science and PHSE on Thursdays - so I am very excited!

Along with teaching, I am founder of Mindfit Cornwall - a wellness business and we work with a range of schools in the area as well as businesses. I enjoy this very much but still want to teach a class, so this is a wonderful balance for me. I bring a wealth of experience to Truro High School and I am really looking forward to teaching your wonderful girls. 

I first discovered my love of teaching when I had the opportunity to teach Primary-aged children in France as part of my French degree and, shortly afterwards, during my PGCE. After graduating from teacher training, I taught in a co-educational Prep school in Berkshire for ten enjoyable years teaching in the Junior Department of the school. I joined Truro High School in 2017 where I spent two exciting years teaching in the Pre-Prep Department before coming to Prep 4. Throughout my career, I have always enjoyed thinking of creative ways to deliver the curriculum and supporting the children to believe in themselves, helping them to discover their strengths, talents and interests. 

I feel incredibly fortunate to have grown up in Cornwall and be surrounded by its natural beauty and coast line. My upbringing has instilled in me a deep love for the coast and the outdoors. From a young age, I knew that Cornwall would forever hold a special place in my heart. So, after completing my Bachelor of Education in Primary Teaching, specialising in mathematics, I eagerly returned home to embark on my teaching journey.

For the past seven years, I've had the privilege of teaching at a large primary school in Camborne and I have learnt so much. As an educator, I am incredibly passionate and enthusiastic. I take great pride in my ability to cultivate a nurturing environment where children feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. I firmly believe in taking a holistic approach to education, recognising that a child's emotional well-being is fundamental to their academic success. Beyond the classroom, I love to spend my free time on the coast, playing my guitar, or enjoying the company of my lovely cat, Tilly.
I am really excited to join Truro High School and contribute to the positive and nurturing environment that they have established for your girls.

I have been working in the Prep school for 5 years now. I spent some time in Learning Support; as a Teaching Assistant through the whole of Prep School and am now lucky enough to be working as a Teaching Assistant with Pre-Prep. My background is mainly in nursing although I did complete my degree in teaching in Bristol where I specialised in early years. (BA Hons.) I feel extremely fortunate to be working with early years again and greatly enjoy the enthusiasm of the girls here at Truro High.