I am originally from South Africa and have been living in the UK for 20 years. I qualified in 2007 and over my career I have held a wide range of teaching and leadership roles from Early Years to Year 6. I am passionate and energetic, while still ensuring that I take the time to reflect on my teaching. I have a great sense of humour, which helps me and my students to laugh at our mistakes, learn from them and encourage compassion, flexibility and honesty. I pride myself at being adaptable and enjoy new challenges, ensuring my lessons are relevant, exciting and engaging. Being flexible is key; and having strong communication skills are paramount to building relationships with parents, children and colleagues. My goal is to ensure that every child learns in a secure and invigorating environment, as an independent and enthusiastic learner, whom we can support and nurture into a healthy and successful adult.