I started working at MDJS as an NQT in 2020 during the year of the outbreak of Covid-19. My journey to becoming a teacher took 9 years, I started off in nurseries and infant schools developing my knowledge of phonics; the seven phases, and learning through play. This progressed to a degree in education and finished with a PGCE in primary education with an expressive arts specialism. I have been qualified for 3 years and am currently in my fourth year of teaching. I previously taught year 3 for 3 years and am now a teacher in year 5. I now lead Geography at MDJS. When I was in school, I was usually told by teachers of the older generation that I would not succeed, therefore with a lot of determination and perseverance I made it my goal to go into schools and put a positive spin on education ensuring all children have a clear understanding that if they want something hard enough; nothing is impossible. Additionally, during my years of training I have specialised and worked with a wide range of complex and behaviour needs.