I am super proud to have been part of Esteem Team for nearly three years now. Over the last 20 years I have also taught in a variety of different primary schools gaining a wealth of experience, I have also worked as a mental health lead teacher. 

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I have seen first hand the stresses and strains that school and modern life can inadvertently place upon our children despite even the best of intentions and I’m passionate about making education and positive mental health accessible for all. I believe strongly that relationship and connection is EVERYTHING and I have a strong nurturing ethos where I love to get to know each child as the awesome individual that they are. Learning about children's interests and sharing in them is so exciting, and there is no better way to build relationships, relieve anxiety and support learning.

 

I have extensive experience of working with children with a variety of different neurotypes including PDA, ADHD and Autism as well as supporting complex sensory needs. I have completed large amounts of training within these areas and have a huge personal interest in neurodiversity where I strive to ensure my knowledge is current and continually updated. It is my passion.

 

In addition to my 1:1 sessions with children and young people, I also work part time for Esteem Team as part of the Family Support team. My own family experience has led me to appreciate that getting your child the support they need can be both stressful and overwhelming. Working together with families to empower, equip and enable them on their journey wherever I can, is an absolute privilege. 

 

I live in a busy house with my two teenage boys and my husband. I love cats and I have three of them called Mabel, Jimmy and Dave. I also have two crazy but adorable dogs called Agnes and Martha and a dalmation crested gecko called Monty who is beautiful. He has enjoyed meeting quite a few Esteem children now!

 

I LOVE to spend time doing anything creative particularly textile art/painting, baking lots of treats, family time in the countryside and at the beach, travelling to interesting countries, camper vanning and watching movies.