BA Hons (Leeds), PGCE (Edinburgh), PhD (King’s College, University of London)

“I am a linguist at heart and since primary school have enjoyed picking up new languages. I love being creative with language and exploring the literature and culture of other societies, a passion which led me to a degree in German and Portuguese at the University of Leeds, a PhD in Portuguese Literary History, and a Diploma in Spanish.

I have always been interested in teaching as a way of sharing my passion for languages. I started my teaching career as a Head of Portuguese Studies at the University of Edinburgh, and, after ten years, took a year out to undertake a PGCE to enable me to have an impact on the lives of young people before they reached university.

As Deputy Head: Academic, I am deeply committed to the idea that every individual is capable of more, and that the role of a teacher is to instil in young people the confidence and belief that will enable them to see beyond their horizons. Seeing the girls at Roedean find an interest they are passionate about, research it, and become involved in sharing it with others, is the most enjoyable aspect of life here.

In Summer 2022, led the first Roedean team to successfully complete the cross-Channel relay swim – the most brilliant experience!”