Director of School: Health, Education, Wellbeing and Sport
I am the Director of School for Health, Education, Wellbeing and Sport at DN Colleges Group, where I work closely with Curriculum Leaders, programme teams, the Vice Principal for Higher Education, and the wider Senior Leadership Team to support the strategic development and delivery of college-based higher education.
I have worked within DN Colleges for 16 years, beginning my career at University Centre Scunthorpe in 2010 as a Variable Hours Lecturer on the FdA and BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies programmes. Alongside teaching, I completed a Master’s degree in Primary Education at University of Cambridge while also achieving Early Years Professional Status.
Following the completion of my Master’s degree, I became a permanent member of staff and, shortly afterwards, progressed into the role of Programme Leader. I remained in this position until 2018, when I moved into leadership as Cognate Area Leader for Health, Life and Social Science. Following the merger with Doncaster College in 2019, I became Head of Department for Health, Life and Social Science before progressing into my current role as Director of School in 2021.
I am passionate about creating opportunities for students to go beyond the formal curriculum and engage in meaningful extra-curricular experiences that enhance personal growth, confidence, and global awareness. I particularly enjoy leading international volunteering opportunities for students and have supported projects in both Ghana and India. I also organise conferences and run an interfaith group at University Campus North Lincolnshire, helping to foster inclusive dialogue, community engagement, and wider student enrichment opportunities.
Qualifications
BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (Top Up)
MEd Primary Education (Cantab)
Early Years Professional Status
FHEA