I was brought up in Maidenhead, Berkshire, where I attended Desborough school, and it was here I discovered my passion for sport. From school, I studied at Chelsea College of PE and Sport Sciences, where I graduated with a degree in PE and Geography (with qualified teacher status) My first teaching job was in South Bucks, where I taught for 10 years. Here, I was Head of Houses and then Head of Department. My second school was very different… It was on the outskirts of West London with high levels of deprivation and challenge. As Assistant Head teacher it was a steep learning curve but provided me with invaluable experiences and the importance of relationships based on trust. In 2010, I moved with my family to Warwickshire where I became Senior Assistant Headteacher in the largest secondary school in Coventry. I was Deputy Head for my last five years, and it was during this time I completed my NPQH (National Professional Qualification for Headship) from the University of Wolverhampton. I am now in my third term here at Chipping Campden School and I genuinely feel privileged to have been given this opportunity as Vice Principal. Having now stopped playing competitive sport (I promise myself to get fitter every day!) I keep my hand in by coaching and managing my middle son’s football team. I also trek across the country in support of my eldest son’s passion for Liverpool FC, which has taken us to the Champions League, FA and Carabao Cup finals. At school my experience in sport developed a skillset which led me into teaching. I can honestly say that teaching is a passion of mine and will always be more than just a job. Today, more than ever, young people need more support than they potentially ever have. There is no better place to support and encourage our young people than at Chipping Campden School. I feel honoured to be part of this amazing community.