Current teaching position

Literacy Co-ordinator, Teacher of History and Head of Politics in an 11-18 Academy in the East Midlands (plus an hour a week of Music...)

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1. Best thing about teaching? 

Making a difference.

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2. Best city you've ever visited/lived in? 

I spent four years in York for higher education, and it's such an amazing place.  If it weren't so expensive I would return in a heartbeat.

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3. A song you listen to when happy/sad? 

Keane - Somewhere Only We Know

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4. Biggest education inspiration? 

My line manager (Sarah) - I've learned more about teaching from her than anyone else, anywhere.

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5. Describe your TTR shows in one word

Variety.

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6. Favourite TTR guest (on one of your shows)

The Paramours - Tim and Zoë.  They make teaching writing sound so easy.

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7. Favourite TTR episode (of yours) so far and why? 

The NEU Leadership Debate.  Great to talk to two candidates so passionate about helping teachers.

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8. Your teaching philosophy?

Knowledge is power.  But it's what you do with it that counts.

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9. Best bit of advice you ever got?

Don't take criticism personally.  Usually, it's someone with their own job to do.

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10. Dream guest on your TTR show?

Any Education Secretary past or present.  Even Gavin Williamson.