I was born in Manchester, my mum was only 16 and we lived on a council estate called Limeside which was affectionately referred to as Crimeside.

I am the only person in my family who has ever been to university.

I always wanted to become a primary school teacher.

Throughout my career, I have held several positions in various educational establishment. These roles include being an Advanced Skills Teacher (Maths), Leading Maths Teacher and Leading Maths Coordinator. I also have a comprehensive amount of whole school turnaround experience; where I worked for the Liverpool Improving Schools Programme for 3 years. I have also held leadership roles in Fresh Start Schools and short term placements to support schools Requiring Improvement. For three years I also worked for the National College of School Leadership, where I was qualified to coach and mentor middle leaders in schools across the North West of England. 

More recently, I have supported many schools locally and nationally via my role as Headteacher at Marshfield Primary School and a Local Leader of Education.

In December, I became Director of Primary for Carlton Academy Trust.