I have been Headteacher at Longcause since 2009. I was previously Head of Autism at Combe Pafford Special School in Torbay.  In my previous role  I was also an Advanced Skills Teacher for Autism for the Local Authority, responsible for outreach work and support for children with Autism across Torbay.  I have been working with children with Autism for many years now and have a Masters degree in childhood Autism.  I also have two children of my own.

I am passionate about working with children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC).