I write rich, engaging and unusual early reading books, and have particular specialisms in writing mythology, funny fiction and narrative non-fiction. Clients include: Collins Big Cat, Oxford University Press and Scholastic.Books include: Stories of the Seas and 'The Toothless King'See full list of publications below.

I run innovative learning projects in schools and outdoors, teaching children and their teachers about mythology, creative writing, poetry and self-expression.The projects are collaborative and develop pupils both academically and socially. - The Iliad Project - six session whole-class collaborative telling of Homer's Iliad- Poetry Retreats - residential writing retreats for schools (ages 9-11)- Writing and Poetry Workshops - sessions with children aged 5 to 13UK… Show more I run innovative learning projects in schools and outdoors, teaching children and their teachers about mythology, creative writing, poetry and self-expression.The projects are collaborative and develop pupils both academically and socially. - The Iliad Project - six session whole-class collaborative telling of Homer's Iliad- Poetry Retreats - residential writing retreats for schools (ages 9-11)- Writing and Poetry Workshops - sessions with children aged 5 to 13UK and International- Shiv Nadar Schools in India (Noida, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Chennai - Jan/Feb 24 and 23)- New Vision Trust Schools in East London (Elmhurst, Nelson, Gallions, Vicarage, Downshall - ongoing)- Glade Primary School, Ilford- Kensington Primary School, East Ham- Manor Junior School, Barking- Akroydon Primary Academy, Halifax - Eastbrook School, Dagenham- The James Cambell Primary, Dagenham- Snaresbrook Primary, Redbridge Show less

I teach classes about Greek mythology, literature, language and public speaking on Outschool.My classes are generally for students aged 8-12 and I am enjoying the platform enormously, teaching students worldwide alongside my work in London schools.

I was an Assistant Head Teacher at Park Primary School, London, with responsibility for overseeing the provision of high-quality teaching and learning across a KS2 phase. This included the development and provision of a rich and challenging whole school curriculum, supporting teacher development, and fostering pupil and staff wellbeing.

I was a Specialist Leader in Education with a focus on the teaching and curriculum leadership of Geography. I've supported curriculum design and subject-specific staff training at Dersingham Primary (Newham), Park Primary (Newham) and Highlands Primary (Redbridge), as well as starting the ETSA Newham Primary Geography Bee, which is raising the profile of a core geographical knowledge at the heart of the primary curriculum.

I have had the pleasure of being one of the judges of the Scholastic Lollies Awards, which celebrates whichever children’s books are the most hilarious.

In this role, I lead on areas of the work of the Elmhurst Teaching School Alliance. This includes the recruitment and management of Specialist Leaders in Education, the sourcing and delivery of high-quality CPD and forging and maintaining effective collaborative networks between alliance member schools.

Training with TeachFirst, I started my teaching career at Elmhurst, and taught across Key Stage 2. During this time, I had a range of subject coordinator responsibilities, supported trainee teachers and led training, both for the school and for the Teaching School Alliance.