As Headteacher at Loudwater, I love being part of a school where everyone knows one another, people genuinely care for each other and there is always support when it is needed. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is seeing children overcome challenges they once thought were beyond them and watching their confidence grow as a result. Our value of *Individuality* is particularly important to me, as I believe every child should be encouraged to be themselves and celebrate what makes them unique. Outside school, I enjoy football and a range of other sports, and I have recently discovered a love of paddleboarding. I am a big fan of indie music and love going to gigs, with Oasis and Kasabian among my favourite bands. I also enjoy building LEGO models, particularly Star Wars sets. A fun fact about me is that I once won a best dancer competition on a popular TV show simply by jumping up and down a lot!

I love everything about working at Loudwater! It is such a wonderful community to be part of, with children, staff and families all feeling like one big family. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing that I have made a real difference to the lives of the children I work with. Of our school values, Individuality means the most to me, as I believe it is so important to celebrate what makes each of us unique. Outside school, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, walking my dog, riding my horse, reading, running, going to the gym and gardening. I also love music and going to concerts. My favourite film of all time is It’s a Wonderful Life!

What I enjoy most about working at Loudwater is seeing the children’s happy faces as they come into school each day. The most rewarding part of working with children is seeing how proud they are of their work, especially when they are pleased with what they have written in class. Of our school values, Honesty means the most to me because I believe you can never go wrong by always being honest.