I grew up in Brighton and having completed my A levels in Geography, Economics, Biology and English I moved to Leeds to study Geography at The University of Leeds. Once I completed my degree I was straight back to Brighton before heading to South America to travel and work in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Ecuador. On my return and a short stint working in finance I enrolled on the PGCE course at Sussex University. Having completed my training I moved to London and worked as a Geography teacher and eventually as Head of Humanities at a secondary school in Hackney. I couldn't stay away from the seaside for too long though and moved back to Brighton, joining Varndean as Assistant Head Teacher.

London born and Midlands bred, I moved from Northamptonshire to Brighton University after finishing my A levels. I have lived and worked in Sussex ever since…it’s where my heart is! After finishing my degree in History and English I spent time travelling around Europe trying to decide my future. Finally, after flirting with journalism and contemplating law, I enrolled on a PGCE course at Sussex University to train to teach history. I have never looked back.

I started working at Varndean in 1998 and worked in a number of different administration roles before starting as the Ellis School Leader in September 2012.

I am the first point of contact for students, parents and staff to come to for enquiries and concerns covering a wide range of issues including uniform, behaviour and attendance.

I started working at Varndean in September 2006 I have worked in a few different roles this has been a Student Supervisor an FDA in Performing Arts before starting in Ellis School Base as a Leader in September 2018.

I am the first point of contact for students,parents/carers and staff to come to for enquiries and concerns covering a wide range of issues including uniform,behaviour  and attendance