My working life divides equally into three phases the first as a chemist working in industry, the second as a stay at home mum and the third as a teacher. Teaching attracted me because I was looking for a new challenge. I particularly enjoyed the training and mentoring aspects of my previous career and my role in public affairs; explaining to people what the company did and how we did it. As a parent I have been fascinated by my own children’s development and education. Teaching offers me the opportunity to combine all the elements I have most enjoyed in the previous two phases of my working life.
I love chemistry because it explains why the world is the way it is, and I enjoy sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm. There are some fantastic careers out there for chemists, and hopefully I can inspire and encourage young people to pursue the subject to enrich their own lives and the lives of others.
I'm very happy to be at St Mary’s and excited to be embarking on a career in teaching.