I’ve always been obsessed with the magic of learning.

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But my journey into education didn’t start at the front of a classroom. It started in the hallways. While I was at university, I spent some of my summers working as a school janitor. That experience taught me something I’ve carried with me for over 20 years: schools are built on more than just books—they are built on care, environment, and the people who show up every day.

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From those quiet hallways, I moved into nearly every role imaginable: coach, science teacher, S.T.E.A.M. coordinator, and learning specialist. Eventually, I stepped into leadership as an Assistant Principal and then a Principal.

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After two decades in the system, I realized a fundamental truth: Helping a child become the best version of themselves takes time, patience, and one vital ingredient that a classroom can’t replace: you-parents!

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Why GrownUP Teaching?

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I’ve seen firsthand that while teachers are essential, parents are a child’s first and foremost teacher. Yet, so many parents feel like they are "just" guessing or waiting for the school to take the lead.

I founded GrownUP Teaching to change that. I want to take the "insider" knowledge I’ve gained from 20+ years in school leadership and hand the keys over to you. My mission is to help you stop the guesswork and start teaching with the confidence your child deserves. You don’t need a teaching degree to empower your child—you just need the right tools and a bit of heart.

 

When I’m Not "The Principal"

 

When I’m not developing strategies for parents, I’m living them! You can usually find me in the kitchen cooking, tucked away with a good book, or navigating the beautiful, messy, rewarding world of being a mum.