Can you introduce yourself and tell us what you do at our school?

Hello

My name is Mrs Thorpe and I am an Assistant Head Teacher in the school with a focus on Early Years and Year One . I am also the school's Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator. I work Mondays to Wednesdays.

I am a qualified Forest School Leader and love being outdoors in our Forest school areas.

What did you study at University?

I studied for a BA(Hons) in Primary Education at Nottingham Trent University. 

What were your favourite subjects at school?

My favourite subjects at school were History and Maths. 

What did you do before you were a teacher?

I always wanted to be a teacher.

After finishing my A-levels, I went straight to university to train to be a teacher.

I did work in a few different shops at the evenings and weekends when I was at university. 

What do you like to do out of school?

Outside of school I like to spend time with my family and friends.  I love being outdoors. One of my favourite things to do is to go on a walk in the Peak or Lake District and walk up the high hills.  I also like reading which helps me to relax in the evenings.

What's your favourite meal?

I love most types of food!  But if I had to choose, it would be a roast dinner with lots of Yorkshire puddings and gravy!

Can you describe yourself in one adjective?

Patient