School Staff

I was educated at Kirkby-in-Malhamdale Primary school and then at Skipton Girls' High School. After a successful degree course at Newcastle University I embarked on a career in teaching. My first post was at Ripon Cathedral School and then as deputy head teacher at Pudsey Greenside, Leeds. Prior to this position I was head teacher at Rathmell C of E Primary School. I am married with two children and am committed to improving pupils learning.

I am originally from Liverpool, but moved to Yorkshire 14 years ago, although I now live in Lancashire. I am married and have three young children, who keep me very busy! I have taught at Hellifield Primary School, as well as working with children with additional needs in many different Primary schools across Craven. I joined Gargrave Primary School in September 2017. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.

I moved to Silsden in 2020 from Harrogate. I have been a teacher since 2015. I have worked in schools in Bradford and Harrogate until I had my first child in 2021. My hobbies include cooking, baking and reading. I enjoy spending time with my partner and daughter exploring the Yorkshire dales and beyond.

I grew up in Silsden and attended Skipton Girls’ High School. After studying Theology at the University of Edinburgh and Eberhard Karls University of Tuebingen, I paused my career in charity work to become a stay-at-home mum. This was when I discovered my love of teaching which inspired me to re-train to become a Primary School Teacher. I have now been one for approximately 10 years, and I feel very lucky to be able to do something I am so passionate about each day. I moved back to Yorkshire from Leicestershire after Covid, and have enjoyed re-discovering the Dales on walks with my husband and three children. I also love singing and travelling, and use these hobbies as much as possible to spark children’s imagination and curiosity in my classroom.

I moved to Skipton over 28 years ago from Rotherham, South Yorkshire because of my husband's job.  We have 2 children.  My interests are reading, walking and caravanning.  I also have a wish list of places in the world I would like to visit and I'm slowly ticking them off.

I started work at Gargrave school in September 2015.  Prior to that I worked with children and their families.  I have 2 children and enjoy spending time with family and friends.

I moved to Gargrave from London in 2016 after ten years working in charity PR and communications. In my spare time, I enjoy day trips with my lovely family, going to the theatre, gardening and anything to do with art and craft.

I've lived in the village for 25 years and I'm married with 3 children. Having worked at Gargrave Preschool for 18 years I wanted a new challenge. I enjoy swimming, walking and meeting friends.

I was born in Skipton and went to Skipton Girls High School and later graduated as a Primary School teacher from St Martins College in Lancaster. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher, I have worked in various schools within early years and more recently took some time away, spending time with the family and looking after my four children.  I am very excited about my return to the classroom.  

I was brought up in Ilkley and attended Ilkley Grammar School.  I moved to Gargrave 20 years ago and I have 3 children all of who attended Gargrave School.  I worked at Gargrave Pre-School before joining the team as Out of School Club leader and MSA.  I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, walking our puppy and going to the cinema.