Year 1

I am now in my fourteenth year of teaching, after graduating from Sheffield Hallam in 2012 with a BA Hons in Early Years Education. I honestly don’t know where the years have gone! I have worked in childcare settings since the age of 17 and, prior to teaching at Ash Green, I taught both Year 1 and EYFS in two Stoke-on-Trent schools. Teaching Early Years and the pedagogy that surrounds this is my passion, I have a huge interst in child development and find this whole remit fascinating. I feel incredibly fortunate to genuinely love my job, and grateful for the opportunity to continue learning and developing my skills every single day

During my teaching career, I have been fortunate enough to develop my skills as a leader, alongside supporting others with developing subject knowledge and their own teaching abilities. I work hard to be the best teacher that I can be and will always look to develop my own skills in order to provide the best knowledge, education, and care for the children I work with. I am a firm believer that the first years of primary school are a vital stage in any child’s educational journey and are fundamental to developing a positive attitude to school life. I believe that if we can support children by instilling a love of learning from a young age, they can reach their potential and achieve anything they set their minds to.

Teaching is an immensely rewarding career, and I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the Ash Green Primary Academy family. My time at Ash Green has already been incredibly supportive and has helped me grow both as a teacher and a leader. As I return to the classroom following maternity leave, I’m especially excited to be teaching Year 1 again—bringing my knowledge and experience from EYFS to help bridge the transition and further support children in their learning journey. This next year brings new challenges, and I’m looking forward to embracing them while also navigating life as a mum!