Introducing our Nucleus STEM Leadership Team

Head of Nucleus STEM

Lead Practitioner for Teaching and Learning and Year 10 STEM Tutor

I graduated from Staffordshire University with a degree in Design: Media Production. After working in the TV industry for a few years, I decided to go back to university to pursue my teacher training. 

I have been an English teacher for 18 years, holding different leadership positions, both within the English faculty and the whole school Teaching and Learning team. Prior to joining Northampton Academy in 2019, I worked in a school in Milton Keynes. 

Alongside teaching, I have a strong passion for travelling, and I love to explore new places.

Second in STEM and Year 8 STEM Tutor

I am originally from Newcastle and moved down south in 2008, after completing my degree in Web Design at the University of Teesside. My dissertation focused on building an educational system in STEM subjects for Primary School students. Since moving down south I have worked in schools in Milton Keynes, Bedford and Northampton. I originally trained as an ICT teacher but later found my love for Computer Science.  

When I am not teaching I am a regular camper with my husband and daughter. During the summers we love to travel the UK exploring the different areas. I love experimenting with new food and tasting the variety of cuisines.

Key Stage 5 STEM Co-ordinator and Year 12 Tutor

Growing up, I had many potential career paths in mind, including Archaeologist, Astronomer, and Veterinary Surgeon. I decided to study Forensic Science at the University of Kent, which I completed with first-class honours. During my degree, I discovered my passion for teaching through delivering Forensic Science and Physics Outreach events to local schools. I became a post-graduate demonstrator in the undergraduate laboratory classes and a UCAS team leader for the School of Physical Sciences Open Days. During my post-graduate research, I decided to pursue a career in teaching.

I have been teaching students and trainee teachers for over ten years now. I am passionate about high-quality teaching to facilitate the best learning experience possible. I wanted to ensure teachers new to the profession had the knowledge to put into practice, too. This aspect of my career allowed me to develop my mentoring and coaching skills.

I joined Northampton Academy in 2023 as the KS5 STEM co-ordinator, with particular responsibility for mentoring students in our Nucleus VI Medicine and Engineering programmes. This new path in my career feels like a return to the best memories I have of my university days, and I love igniting students' passion for STEM subjects in higher education.

Year 7 STEM Tutor

Year 9 STEM Tutor