Following my undergraduate degree in law, I decided to complete my P.G.C.E. qualification and pursue a career in teaching. I have worked across a number of settings across the North East, where I have gained invaluable experience in both teaching and leadership positions. Predominantly working in disadvantaged areas has equipped me with a heightened awareness of safeguarding and this is an area in which I offer the governing body a wealth of experience. I have also completed a Masters degree in children's literature, to support my passion for teaching English and developing the curriculum in this area. I have two young children and advocate the importance of a work-life balance for all staff at Broomhill.

I worked within the private and public sector within the fields of Human Resources, Performance Management, Audit and Quality assurance. This included working in the NHS since 1987 initially across the North West before working in the North East since 2007. My early career included teaching at Night School at a Further Education College in Southport on a range of subjects including Business Studies, Banking, Law and Marketing. I also established and managed a Training and Development department within a group of hospitals in East Lancashire. As well as being a Governor at Broomhill Primary School I have also been a Governor at Bedlington Whitley Memorial Primary School since December 2022. Since retiring in 2023 I have supported the Wansbeck Valley Foodbank initially as an Associate Trustee until becoming a Trustee in March 2024. In March 2025 I was appointed Vice Chairman. My main areas of responsibility include safeguarding, human resources, warehousing and procurement.