Governors

I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and was delighted when I secured my very first teaching position at Seymour Park. I have taught in both Key Stage 1 and EYFS, and have been Assistant Headteacher for almost 20 years. I am passionate about ensuring our children receive the best possible education, where they can thrive, feeling happy and secure. I have supported other schools and trained teachers within Trafford, sharing my experience and expertise. Through my close links with The University of Manchester, I have worked with and supported many trainee teachers during their school placements as a school based university tutor. 

Our amazing community and school family has been a major part of my life and I am so proud of everything we have achieved.

I’ve lived with my family on Old Trafford since 2001, and bought up my 2 birth children and nearly 100 foster children up in our lovely community.

Through fostering I’ve sent many children to Seymour Park as well as schools across Trafford and Manchester, and I know first hand that Seymour Park is extraordinary. Every child I have arrived with has been made to feel like family, and has thrived, whatever their previous background, and the school has always been a huge support us as a foster family.  It means a great deal to me to be able to give something back to the school and to help ensure Seymour Park continues to support its children, particularly those with SEND or who are vulnerable.

Professionally I was a health visitor and psychiatric nurse specialising in the mental health of new parents for many years, moving into research when my children were small.  I currently work as a specialist caseworker, with a focus on SEND and housing, which I know impact many families in Old Trafford.

I moved to Old Trafford in 2018 and this community has been a big part of my life ever since. With a child in the early years at Seymour Park, I see every day what a remarkable place it is, and becoming a governor felt like the natural way to give something back.

I have spent 20 years working in marketing and communications in commercial businesses, the last 7 as a senior leader. I bring strategic thinking, clear communication and an ability to connect organisations with the people they serve. I am committed to putting these skills to work for this school, its staff and every family in this community.

I work in higher education as a HR advisor and have worked closely with the education sector for over 10 years. I have experience in both compliance and safeguarding in schools. I have lived in Old Trafford for over 30 years and my child is currently a third-generation child attending the school following in the footsteps of myself and also my father. I am committed to working collaboratively with the school leadership, staff, and fellow parents to provide an outstanding education for our children to ensure a bright and prosperous future. In my free time I enjoy playing and watching a wide variety of sports and spending time with my family 

I am a SENCo in a local mainstream high school, with experience supporting children with additional needs in primary settings and alternative provision. I am passionate about strengthening literacy for all learners and believe strongly in true coproduction with families, staff, and external agencies. With two of my own children having attended the school and being provided with an amazing start to their education, I am deeply connected to the Seymour Park community and committed to helping maintain its excellent inclusive ethos. I am an avid reader and an aspiring runner, who, thanks to audiobooks, has found a way to combine both activities.