I am proud to be the head teacher of Woodlawn School and have been in post since January 2015.

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My teaching career started 35 years ago in Sunderland in a small Infant school prior to teaching in Germany in a Forces school for three years before returning to Sunderland to a large Primary School.

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My previous roles include leading and managing a large additionally resourced speech and language unit in a large urban primary school before taking up a Deputy Head teacher post in a large specialist provision in the North East.

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My work with initial teacher training colleges, 30 years ago, initiated my passion for coaching and supporting professionals in their roles. This has developed over time and is now a big part of our work at Woodlawn School.

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I love the challenges every day brings, working with our pupils, families and staff at Woodlawn School.

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In my spare time I love cycling trips and fell walking with my family in the Lake District and abroad.