What led you to teaching?
With the early years being such an important aspect of every child’s development, I wanted to play a part in ensuring that children enjoy happy childhoods where they can explore the world around them and begin to understand themselves as individuals. I have always been interested in the voice of the child and finding ways to support children in feeling heard, and having people take the time to listen to them in all the ways that they communicate.
What inspires you and what you do?
I want to help create and maintain an environment where children feel safe, loved and respected. There is so much more to the early years than people are aware of, and so much more that has yet to be discovered. I have really enjoyed furthering my education in this field, through practice and study, and I love how the children teach me just as much as I teach them.
What do you love most about Skippers?
I really love how Skippers actively encourages and supports every child to explore avenues of interest, helping to make goals realities, and the genuine care staff have for all the children.
If you weren’t a teacher what would you be?
When I was a child, and even into my mid teens, I wanted to be a mechanic. I know absolutely nothing about cars, but I really liked the blue jumpsuits that mechanics wear!
