Qualifications:

- PCGE in Art and Design (Secondary)
- BA (Hons) Fine Craft Design
- HND Design (Textiles)
- A-Level (Art)
- Six O-Levels (including Maths and English)

Education:

- 2001-2002: University of Brighton
- 1991-1993: University of Ulster
- 1989-1991: The Polytechnic of Huddersfield
- 1987-1989: Hastings College of Arts and Technology
- 1980-1987: Heathfield Comprehensive School

Employment:

Present: Highgate School
Art Classroom Teacher; working in both the Senior and Junior School, teaching to Advanced Level.

2008: Select Education Supply Agency
Teaching key Stage 1, 2, 3 and 4. Selected workshops for the Multi- Cultural Schools Development Service, key Stage 3 and 4

2002-2008: Central Sussex College at Haywards Heath
Subject leader for 3-Dimensional Design, Classroom Art Teacher and Personal Tutor, key Stage 5

1998-2001: Voluntary Services Overseas: Project Manager Textile Workshop
Teacher in Art and Design enabling Ugandans to start up their own sustainable businesses in Interior Design, Textiles and Garment Production.

1994-1998: Self Employed Textile Artist
Designing fine art, textile pieces and cards for private clients and companies. Staging both solo and group exhibitions throughout the country.

1994-1998: Part-time Lecturer at Plymouth College of Arts and Technology
Lecturing in Painting, Textiles and Interior Design, (BTEC Foundation and Level 2)

Skills and Experience:

- BTEC Interior Design
- Summer school for Year 10 and 11
- Saturday Morning Workshops for Year 10 and 11
- 1st Certificate Foundation courses
- Plymouth City Museum Workshops for Primary Schools
- Cornwall County Council Summer Workshops for Primary Schools
- Whitley Primary School: Visiting Artist
- St. Peters Primary School: Visiting Artist


Major Awards and Commissions

2008:Short-listed for the British Holistic Medical Association-Nutri Centre Good Practice Award
2007: Short listed for Building Better Healthcare Awards.
1994: The Princes Trust Business Start Up Grant.
Plymouth City Council Business start up Grant
Shell Livewire Awards for most promising young businesses: Regional Finalist-South West.
1993: University of Ulster Public Commission
1991: The Felt maker Award; Highly Commended.

I have exhibited my work throughout the country including at selected Craft Council galleries and art festivals.

Work purchased for public and private commissions both in the United Kingdom and abroad including for Laura Ashley.