Staff

Sara Rider

Headteacher

Dan Marshall

Deputy Headteacher

Hilary Buckland

Deputy Headteacher

Hilary has been working in schools since 1990. She has worked in small village schools as well as large schools in Ilford and Heathrow.  She spent a number of months working on a Native American Indian Reservation in Arizona. She is passionate about ensuring every child has an exciting, happy experience at school and achieves everything they are able.

HEIGHT: 160 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 18
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Greyhound (I’m either incredibly busy or very sleepy)
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Danny the Champion of the World
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: That is not appropriate
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you call a man with a spade on his head? Doug
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Stretchy limbs (as in Elastigirl in ‘The incredibles’)

Lisa McKnight

Teaching and Learning Leader

Lisa has been at Monteagle for over 12 years and has spent that time developing expertise in the Early Years.  She loves working with young children and has developed a good relationship with both families and children within the school. She is a fun and energetic teacher who strives to get all her children to achieve their full potential. Lisa was born in Carlisle in Northern England and came down to London looking for the perfect job which she has found in Monteagle. She has settled in London and has a daughter of 8 years old named Eloise whom is a mini version of herself.

HEIGHT: 165 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 27
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Swan
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Monkey Puzzle
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Amazing
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why is 6 afraid of 7 – because 7, 8, 9.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility

Gaye Young

Inclusion and Coaching Leader

Gaye has 23 years experience working in education.  As well as working at Monteagle she has taught in settings in South Africa and for a short period of time volunteered in a school in Canada. In each school she has helped children reach their full potential in all areas of learning and has provided an enriched learning experience. She is a dedicated and committed educator whose mission is to ensure every child feels safe, secure and happy as they begin their school journey.

HEIGHT: 150 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 21
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Meerkat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Oh the places you can go
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Amazing
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why was 6 scared of 7? Because 7 8 9
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Kindness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: See into the future

Alison Livemore

ARP Leader

Alison has been working as a teacher at Monteagle for three years.  Prior to teaching, she pursued a degree in Psychology which triggered her passion for helping pupils with a diverse range of needs. Alison worked as a class teacher in Year 1 and is now the lead teacher at the ARP.  Alison has shown enthusiasm to help children achieve fantastic results.  She is passionate about all children achieving the best of their ability.

HEIGHT: 173 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 21
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Tiger
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Matilda
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Fabulous
FUNNIEST JOKE: Q. Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? A. Because she will let it go
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility

Nicky Jose

Parent Support Advisor and Designated Safeguarding Lead

Nicky has worked at Monteagle for the last 7 years. Before that she worked as an accounts manager, but decided that she would like to do something that she enjoyed. So when her children went to school full time she went back to college and then to university to get a BSC in Psychology. Nicky is a great believer in learning and the idiom that it is never too late to learn. Nicky also has a great interest in mental health and has worked voluntary for MIND. She believes passionately that that mental health is an issue that affects most people at some point in their life and should be openly spoken about in order to take away the stigma surrounding it. Nicky loves working at Monteagle as she gets to help people and sometimes they even buy her chocolates!

HEIGHT: 172 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 28
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Dory from Nemo………………..Dory from Nemo……………..
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Telephone Ted by Joan Stimson
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Has anyone seen my keys?
FUNNIEST JOKE: The first time I met my wife, I knew she was a keeper. She was wearing massive gloves.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be in two places at one

Tulen Nevzat

School Business Manager

Adelina Dobraj

Trainee Teacher

Safia Munir

Leader of Learning for the Nursery

This is Safia’s second year working in Reception at Monteagle. Her passion is Early Years and Safia ensures she provides the best possible learning experiences to enable pupils’ to progress to their full potential. She is a happy, fun and creative member of staff and loves working at Monteagle. She believes being happy is a choice and doesn’t think people should settle for any less than they deserve.

HEIGHT: 157.48 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 6
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Baby panda
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Bedtime for Monsters
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Excellent
FUNNIEST JOKE: Q: What do you call cheese that’s not yours? A: Nacho cheese!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Kindness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Everything I touch turns to gold

Rajlaxmi Goswami

Trainee Teacher

Rajlaxmi has worked at Monteagle for 4 ½ years.

HEIGHT: 165cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 3
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT:
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Gingerbread Man
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:
FUNNIEST JOKE:
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Caring/Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To read people’s minds

Katrina Yearwood

RY Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Reception

HEIGHT:  5ft 6inch

FAVOURITE NUMBER:  5

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Butterfly

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Gruffalo

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Brilliant!

FUNNIEST JOKE: Why don’t scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS:  Kindness

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be able to freeze time so that everything in the environment freezes.

Sannah Khan

RK Class Teacher

Sannah Khan joined Monteagle Primary School first working in the ARP for a few years. She then gained her PGCE and is a qualified teacher currently teaching the year group reception.

HEIGHT: 5ft 8

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 8

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: A Bear

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Biff, Chip and Kipper.

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: It is what it is yo. You got this!

FUNNIEST JOKE: How does a penguin build a house? Igloos it together!!

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Benevolence

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Teleportation

Seema Rashid

RR Class Teacher

Seema Rashid has been working in Monteagle Primary School since 2005. She decided to be a teacher after completing her Masters Degree with Honours in Child Psychology and English Literature. Seema also has ten years of overseas teaching experience. She had started teaching in Monteagle Primary School as a Reception Year Class Teacher and has been Year 1 Class Teacher for 6 years. She strongly believes that all the children can achieve excellence and become what they aspire to be. She loves to inspire them and be part of their learning journey.

HEIGHT: 167 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 9
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Meerkat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book.
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Fantastic
FUNNIEST JOKE: What did the stamp say to the envelope? ‘Stick with me and we’ll go places’.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Midas’ Touch

April Gray

1G Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Year 1 and Computing

April has been working in education for 8 years. She has worked in a number of schools in Bristol ranging from large inner city schools to small countryside schools whilst completing her teaching degree. Since moving back to London she has been a dedicated member of the Monteagle team. April enjoys being creative and has a keen interest in ICT which she is passionate about passing on to the children in her classes. She is dedicated to making the children of Monteagle’s education fun, exciting and purposeful.

HEIGHT:  174cm

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 7

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Meerkat

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Old Bear

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Fantastic

FUNNIEST JOKE: Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to silly’s house. Knock knock, whose there? The chicken

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Perserverance

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Flying (no more traffic jams!)

Kelly Isley

1ID Class Teacher

Kelly Isley has over ten years’ experience working in the field of education. She has a BA(Hons) degree in Early Years Education and Postgraduate Certificate in Education. She believes that education should be enjoyable, child-centred and creative. She is passionate about nurturing every aspect of an individual’s personality and supporting achievement. She aims to support in developing confident, caring and enquiring children in her class. Kelly thoroughly enjoys working at Monteagle and feels privileged to work with such amazing children and staff.

HEIGHT: 165 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 4
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Guinea pig
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: My cat likes to hide in boxes
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Amazing
FUNNIEST JOKE: Q: What did the pencil say to the other pencil? A: You’re looking sharp.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Kindness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Healing

Kim Davis

1ID Class Teacher, Specialist for Phonics and DSR

Kim’s blurb

Kim has worked in Monteagle for 20 Years. She started working in Reception as a volunteer. She went on to become a TA working in all year groups across the school and eventually become HLTA

Specialising in Literacy. She is very passionate and happy to be part of Monteagle, always trying to help the children feel confident happy and interested in their learning.

HEIGHT: 170cm

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 25

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Caterpillar because I’m always hungry

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Charlotte’s Web

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: You’re a star

FUNNIEST JOKE: Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?  Because she will let it go.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Become invisible when I choose to.

Jennifer Carmody

1C Class Teacher

Laura Hughes

Laura Jenkin

2J Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Year 2 and English

Laura has over five years of experience in the field of education, since graduating university with a Psychology degree. She’s worked in schools in inner and outer London Boroughs as well as settings in Hastings, Indonesia and summer camps in the USA. In each setting she has played her part in building confidence, inspiring, motivating and encouraging children to reach their potential. She is dedicated to ensuring the children at Monteagle achieve all they wish to and more!

HEIGHT:  179 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER:  8
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT:  Dolphin
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK:  Cakes in Space
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:  Flabbergasted
FUNNIEST JOKE:  Why did the cow cross the road? To go to the moooooovies
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS:  Perseverance
FANTASY SUPERPOWER:  The ability to fly

Lisa Clarke-Proctor

2CP Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for NQTs, Student Mentor and Brilliant Club (Gifted and Talented)

Lisa is originally from Dublin but has been living in the UK for 20 years. Prior to arriving in the UK she spent some time in America and Italy. She is currently in her fifteenth year of teaching. During this time she has taught in schools in Redbridge, Newham and of course Barking and Dagenham. Each school has brought a wide range of experiences and challenges all of which she enjoys greatly. Lisa hopes that these experiences and challenges make her a dynamic and inspirational teacher. During her spare time Lisa can be found at White Hart Lane cheering on Tottenham Hotspur.

HEIGHT: 165 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 1992
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Deer
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Selfish Giant
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Dublin is the only place to come from in Ireland
FUNNIEST JOKE: I don’t know how to act my age, I’ve never been this age before
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: The ability to go back in time

Leah Morris-Bode

2MC Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Geography and History

Since Leah graduated university she has worked in the field of education, firstly as a teaching assistant and then as a qualified teacher. In each school and role in which she has worked, Leah has ensured the children’s environment is happy and caring which enables them to feel valued and appreciated. This then allows for a positive learning experience for the children.

HEIGHT:  165 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER:  2
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT:  Meerkat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK:  A series of unfortunate events
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:  Amazing
FUNNIEST JOKE:  The past, the present and the future walked into a shop. It was tense
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS:  Perseverance
FANTASY SUPERPOWER:  Flight

Esther Olatunji

3O Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Year 3, Science, IPC Development and Standards

Esther Olatunji is now in her sixth year of teaching and has been a Year 6 teacher four times. She has loved every minute of it! She enjoys supporting and preparing the children as they transition from primary to secondary. Esther started her teaching career in Barking and Dagenham and is a firm believer in providing the local children with continuous learning opportunities using everything around them. On a daily basis, Esther attempts to ensure the children learn to believe in themselves and acquire the necessary skills required to become successful. She believes all children CAN achieve; they may just need some helping hands to guide them and reach their individual potential.

HEIGHT:  170cm

FAVOURITE NUMBER: Any even number

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Giant Panda

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: I love IT!

FUNNIEST JOKE: Why did Adele cross the road? To say ‘Helloooooo from the other siiiide’.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Bravery

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Mind reading

Angela Gregoire

3G Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for English

Angela has been a teacher for 15 years. She has a special interest in reading, as she believes that learning to read is one of the most important things a child or adult can do in life to reach their full potential. Angela has worked at Monteagle since 2009. She now teaches in year 6 and leads Literacy across the school.

HEIGHT: 168 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 1
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Meerkat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Marvels – Brian Selznick
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: The book fair is on its way
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why did the chicken cross the road? (Various punchlines!)
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility

Mehzabin Ali

3AI Class Teacher

Mehzabin joined Monteagle in January 2015 and plans to stay for a long time – working at the school is great. She thoroughly enjoys helping children achieve their potential and finds it truly rewarding. The sense of achievement is second to none and she wishes to continue to do so at Monteagle.

HEIGHT: 177 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 4
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Dolphin
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Very Hungry Caterpillar
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: To be honest
FUNNIEST JOKE: What did the pencil say to the other pencil? You’re looking sharp
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility (wouldn’t that be awesome?)

Simon Isley

3AI/5MI Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Computing

Simon began life as a fitness instructor. He went on to university to study sports injury rehabilitation and massage. After university, he worked as a Sport Coordinator and Teaching assistant. He then went back to university to do a PGCE and train as a primary school teacher. This started in a creative academy in Peterborough, where he discovered how amazing learning can be when a child’s imagination and nurturing what they are good at is put as a priority, alongside the core subjects. I now work in Dagenham, where I aim to continue a creative approach to a child’s learning.

HEIGHT:  5ft 8’

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 1

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Otter

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Not Now Bernard

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Dude

FUNNIEST JOKE: I sold my vacuum cleaner the other day… it was just gathering dust.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Kindness

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To understand every language

Tom Hopkins

4H Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Year 4

Louise Weavers

4W Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for RE

Louise has worked in schools in Wales and within the borough. This will be her 18th year at Monteagle. She has enjoyed working within all the key stages throughout that time. She would like all children to leave primary school equipped with the basic skills and attitudes needed to succeed in life and with the child saying, ‘yes, I had fun learning.’

HEIGHT:  165cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER:  7
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT:  Cat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK:  The lion, the witch and the wardrobe
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:  Fabulous
FUNNIEST JOKE:  Why does the statue of liberty stand in New York harbour?  Because she can’t sit down
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS:  Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER:  Invisibility

Gavin Agyapong

4A Class Teacher

Tara Feeney

5F Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Year 5 and PSHE

Tara has just moved to London from Abu Dhabi where she taught primary for four years. She is originally from Ireland and is looking forward to working at Monteagle. . Her classroom is a fun and engaging environment where children feel safe and cared for. She will work with each child to develop essential skills, foster a love for learning and assist them in reaching their full potential.

HEIGHT: 5ft 4 inches

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 2

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: “Penguin”

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: “Under the Hawthorn Tree”

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: “Amazing”

FUNNIEST JOKE: “How do you get Pikachu onto a bus?……Pokemon”

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: “Honesty”

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: “Stopping Time”

Niamh Edwards

5E Class Teacher

Niamh has works at Monteagle since June 2016. She supports children across years 5 and 6. She has a degree in fashion and textiles and she would like to train as an Art Therapist.

HEIGHT: 5’5
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 8
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: White Rabbit
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Rainbow Fish
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:
FUNNIEST JOKE: What is green, hairy and goes up and down? A Gooseberry in a lift!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Reliability
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invincibility

Tobi Majekodunmi

5MI Class Teacher

Since graduating with a Masters in Education Psychology, Tobi has worked at Monteagle Primary School. Her desire to see children succeed whilst enjoying learning is one of her main motivations. She strongly believes in planting great character seeds in children which is why Monteagle is the perfect place for her.

HEIGHT: 162 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 23
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Eagle
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulen
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Well done
FUNNIEST JOKE: I have productive thoughts in my dreams
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility

Bernadette Darcy

6D Class Teacher, Leader of Learning for Service Learning

Zahara Javed

6JK Class Teacher

Zahara is a Newly Qualified Teacher at Monteagle. She trained with SCITTELS (School Centred Initial Teacher Training in East London Schools).  Whilst training to be a teacher, she experienced working in various schools within East London. She is passionate about pupil led learning and children having fun whilst learning. Zahara enjoys providing a safe, happy learning environment in order to maximise children’s achievements. Zahara is excited to start her career at Monteagle and looks forward to what the future holds.

HEIGHT: 5’3

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 3

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Meerkat

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Matilda

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:  ‘Hands by your side, facing the front, lips zipped’

FUNNIEST JOKE:  Why did the student throw his watch out of the school window? He wanted to see time fly.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Mind control

Sarah Kerr

6JK Class Teacher, Thrive Leader

Sarah is a new comer to the field of education. She has worked for five years in a number of inner city schools in London and Portsmouth taking on various roles before becoming a class teacher. She ensures that each child reaches their full potential whilst enjoying their educational experience.

HEIGHT: 165 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 22
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Koala bear
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Super
FUNNIEST JOKE: Q. Why can’t the flower ride its bike? A. Because its petals fell off
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Fairness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Being able to stop time

Ashvin Sreetharan

Leader of Learning for the ARP

Ashvin began his teaching career at Monteagle in 2013; he started teaching in a year 4 class. Since then, Ashvin has taught across the school from year 1 to year 6. As a child, he was educated in Dagenham and Rainham and, apart from the two and half years he spent in Toronto, Canada, he has spent his life living in different areas of Essex. Ever since he was boy in primary school, his favourite subject was maths; he absolutely loved solving difficult math problems! Ashvin aims to ensure that his ability to persevere with the most difficult of challenges will encourage all children to do the same at Monteagle.

HEIGHT: 175.26 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 8
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Killer Whale
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Harry Potter series
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Awesome
FUNNIEST JOKE: “Parallel lines have so much in common. It’s a shame they’ll never meet
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Perseverance
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Having a sponge-like brain. That way, I can soak up knowledge!

Katie Shaughnessey

ARP Teacher

Katie has been at Monteagle for over 5 years spending most of her time in year 2 and is now fulfilling her role in Reception. She is originally from the East End of London so feels she can relate to a lot of the children and parents at Monteagle. She has a great passion for learning and believes that every child deserves the best.

HEIGHT: 173 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 24
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Meerkat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Where the Wild Things Are
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: You superstar!
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you get if you cross Sonic The Hedgehog and Curious George? 2 Fast, 2 Curious
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Teleportation

Connor Lynn

ARP Teacher

HEIGHT:  5” 8

FAVOURITE NUMBER:  1 – as I always like to be in 1st place!

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT:  Tiger – I’m laid back, sleep and eat a lot, but I have that ferocious side too.

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK:  Omnibombulator – about a small beetle who must find his way home.

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:   You know what, right…?

FUNNIEST JOKE:  What’s black, white and read all over?     A penguin reading a newspaper!

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS:  Honesty – it helps build to trust with one another.

FANTASY SUPERPOWER:  Flying – so I can fly everywhere I want to go and get there super quickly.

Natalie Yates

Leader of Learning for Behaviour

Natalie has worked in primary education for 11 years. After studying Psychology, she trained to become a Class Teacher. During her 10 years in the classroom, she had a particular interest in children’s emotional development and focussed her attention on overcoming barriers to learning with children who had social, emotional or behavioural difficulties. In 2014, Natalie had the opportunity to devote all her time to her area of interest and took on a role at Monteagle Primary School as a Learning Mentor. She also leads the behaviour team and oversees provision for children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH), and is Leader of Learning in Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE).

HEIGHT: 169 cm

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 10

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Giraffe.

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll.

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Yeah, no problem…

FUNNIEST JOKE:

Why did the monkey fall out of the tree? – because it was dead.

Why did the second monkey fall out of the tree? – because it was tied to the first monkey.

Why did the third monkey fall out of the tree? – because he thought it was a game!

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity.

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility.

Caroline Lowe

Specialist Health Support

Caroline has worked at Monteagle School for 19 years. She started as a Special Support Assistant. For the past 5 years she has been the school’s Health Lead and High Level Teaching Assistant. She enjoys being part of the inclusion team, supporting pupils and staff with their medical needs.

HEIGHT: 165

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 7

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Panda

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Roald Dahl

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Are you allergic to plasters?

FUNNIEST JOKE: Knock Knock, who’s there? Dr. Dr Who?

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility

Mitchell Collymore

Leader of Learning for PE

Jamal Francis

Specialist for PE

Sue Bouchard

Specialist for Art

My name is Sue Bouchard
I started Monteagle Primary School in September 2016. I am a KS2 Teaching Assistant, supporting children with interventions in English, Reading and Maths and also supporting them in class with their work. I am a creative person and really enjoy art, which I try to use in the classroom. My other hobbies include reading and dancing (badly!).

HEIGHT: 5ft 4
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 6
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Butterfly (I know that’s an insect, but hey ho!)
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Charlotte’s Web
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Really
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you call a dinosaur with only one eye? Do-you-think-he-saw-us.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Kindness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: The ability to fly

Oliver Cherrington

Music Specialist

Kim Davis

1ID Class Teacher, Specialist for Phonics and DSR

Kim’s blurb

Kim has worked in Monteagle for 20 Years. She started working in Reception as a volunteer. She went on to become a TA working in all year groups across the school and eventually become HLTA

Specialising in Literacy. She is very passionate and happy to be part of Monteagle, always trying to help the children feel confident happy and interested in their learning.

HEIGHT: 170cm

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 25

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Caterpillar because I’m always hungry

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Charlotte’s Web

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: You’re a star

FUNNIEST JOKE: Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon?  Because she will let it go.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Become invisible when I choose to.

Lisa Tarrant

Specialist for French

Sarah Kerr

6JK Class Teacher, Thrive Leader

Sarah is a new comer to the field of education. She has worked for five years in a number of inner city schools in London and Portsmouth taking on various roles before becoming a class teacher. She ensures that each child reaches their full potential whilst enjoying their educational experience.

HEIGHT: 165 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 22
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Koala bear
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear?
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Super
FUNNIEST JOKE: Q. Why can’t the flower ride its bike? A. Because its petals fell off
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Fairness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Being able to stop time

Carly Adeboye

ARP Teaching Assistant

Claire Smith

Teaching Assistant

Height: 5 5

Favourite number: 7

Animal I most represent: A cat

Best loved children’s book: Aliens love underpants

Most frequently used word or phrase: Darling

Funniest joke: What do you do if you see a space man? You park in it man

Character virtue I most appreciate in others: Honesty

Fantasy Superpower: Time travel

Dea Vllasolli

Teaching Assistant

Jacqueline Melville

ARP HLTA

Kabir Ahmed

ARP HLTA

Lila Islam

ARP HLTA

Malihah Talebi

ARP TA

Sara Fatima

Teaching Assistant

Tarannum Farooqui

Teaching Assistant

Toni Shepherd

Teaching Assistant

Moonjur Ahmed

ARP HLTA

Monjur has worked at Monteagle for nearly 2 years.

HEIGHT: 5ft 8
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 2
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Monkey
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Lion King
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: I don’t think so!!
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why did the banana go to the hospital? Because he wasn’t peeling well.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Friendly
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: super speed

Toni Beard

ARP HLTA

Lauraine Beard

Teaching Assistant

Ann Craven

Teaching Assistant

Anne has worked at Monteagle Primary School for 8 years. She trained in a reception class voluntarily for three years to become a teaching assistant while completing her NVQ2 and NVQ3 qualifications. In September 2011 Anne became a qualified teaching assistant and has worked in year 2 for five years. She really enjoys working with children and enjoys supporting children to achieve in their learning.

HEIGHT: 5ft 1in
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 5
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Dory the fish from Finding Nemo as I’m forgetful
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: All of the Ladybird books
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Beautiful
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you get if you cross a Sheep and a Kangaroo? A woolly jumper!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: The ability to time travel  back and forwards in time

Sarah Farrow

Teaching Assistant

Sarah has worked at Monteagle for 3.5 years. She was a pupil at Monteagle and all her children also attended Monteagle. She started out as a Midday, then a cleaner and now she is a T.A. in the ARP. Who knows maybe she could be Headteacher one day!!

HEIGHT: 5ft 6
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 13
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Monkey
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Any Roald Dhal
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE:
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to the other side.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Faith
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Invisibility

Jackie Oram

TA

Jackie has worked at Monteagle for 20 years. She started as a midday assistant. After being involved with the children during lunchtime, Jackie started volunteering in the classroom listening to children read. After completing her NVQ levels 1-3 for supporting teaching and learning she took on the challenge of achieving her High Level Teaching Assistant qualification. She is now the lead of our EAL classroom specialising in helping children new to England with very little English. She loves integrating the children back into their classrooms with greater confidence and a better understanding of the English language.

HEIGHT: 5ft 7
FAVOURITE NUMBER: Any even numbers
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Cat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Well done
FUNNIEST JOKE: What is black, white and red (read) all over? A newspaper
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Kindness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be able to make people tell the truth

Sonia Gunning

Teaching Assistant

Sonia has worked at Monteagle Primary School for 5 years.

HEIGHT: 5ft 1
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 5
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Swan
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Going on a Bear Hunt
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: You can do it
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you call a man in a pool with no arms or legs? Bob
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Be in two places at once

Lisa Higgins

Teaching Assistant

Lisa has been working at Monteagle Primary School for 16 years. Outside of school she is a busy mum to 7 children and she enjoys having days out with them when she has some free time.

HEIGHT: 5ft 10
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 7
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Kitten
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Hungry Caterpillar
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Please
FUNNIEST JOKE: How do you know when its raining cats and dogs? When you step in a poodle!!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To make pupils freeze

Gill House

Teaching Assistant

Gill is a TA with the Behaviour Team. She was born in Barking and grew up in Dagenham. She has worked in education in Barking and Dagenham for 16 years (including 9 years at secondary level). Well known for having a cheery disposition and great patience, her greatest passion is for each child to have a happy and fulfilling experience of school life. Do your best to be the best is her advice for each child working towards a bright and shining future.

HEIGHT: Pint size
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 27
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Hyena – we both laugh a lot
BEST LOVED CHILDRENS BOOK: Any book that involves animals
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRSE: Aw bless
FUNNIEST JOKE: What kind of tree can you fit in your hand? A palm tree
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Fairness /loyalty
FANTASTY SUPERPOWER: The power to freeze – to cool down heated situations!

Dawn Lambert

Teaching Assistant

Dawn has worked at Monteagle for 7 years. She started working as a midday and trained as a T.A. two years later. She enjoys fund raising for the school and is the secretary of The Friends of Monteagle. Dawn loves working within a team and would do all she can to ensure students reach their goals.

HEIGHT: 5ft 1
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 11
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Armadillo (tough on the outside but soft on the inside)
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Cinderella
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Is it Friday yet?
FUNNIEST JOKE: Teacher – Please name 2 pronouns
Student – Who? Me?
Teacher – Correct

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be cloned many times

Karen Latchford

Teaching Assistant

Karen has been working in child care for twenty years. She worked voluntary for three years in a pre-school, then as a midday assistant for two years and was offered a role as a teaching assistant. She continued in this role for six years until leaving for Australia. In 2009 Karen returned to live in the UK and in 2010 she was employed as a teaching assistant and continues to work in this role.

HEIGHT: 5’4
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 7
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Tiger (beautiful on outside with a warm hear for protection of the young with a powerful strength to stand up when it is needed)
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: You can do it
FUNNIEST JOKE:
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: to be able to listen to peoples thoughts

Sara Lett

Nursery Nurse

Sara has worked at Monteagle in the Nursery for 19 Years!!!

HEIGHT: 5’6 inches
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 5
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Cat
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: 101 Dalmatians and Black Beauty
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORK OR PHRASE: ‘Seriously’
FUNNIEST JOKE: Man walks into bar….ouch!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To fly (I could then avoid all the traffic on the A13 each day)

Paula Mahoney

Teaching Assistant

Paula has been working at Monteagle for eight years. She is currently working with SEMH team and has completed her thrive training.  She enjoys learning new ways in which she can support our students with SEMH needs, providing them with positive supportive attitudes.  Her passion is therapy and working therapeutically alongside young people and adults supporting them on their journeys.

Since completing her Thrive course she has gone on to complete her counselling training. Paula is supporting students with thrive interventions.

HEIGHT:  5 3

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 18

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Rabbit

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Ronald Dahl BFG

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Just keep swimming

FUNNIEST JOKE: Did you hear about the actor who feel through the floorboards? He was going through a stage.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity

FANTASY SUPERPOWER:  invisibility

Donna Mcauliffe

ARP Teaching Assistant

Sam Rump

ARP HLTA

Sam has worked at Monteagle for seven years. She started working through a work placement while studying for a level 2 in child care and education. After completing this she was taken on as a Reception year T.A. During her seven years she has mainly worked within the EYFS as a T.A and supporting children with special needs. Whilst working at Monteagle, she has continued to study and completed her level 3 in supporting teaching and learning and a level 4 in early years practice.

HEIGHT: 5’ 3
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 15
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Tiger
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: We’re going on a bear hunt
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Lets do this
FUNNIEST JOKE: why did the boy eat his homework? Because the teacher said it was a piece of cake.
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Fairness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be able to be in two places at once

Lorraine Rump

Teaching Assistant

Lorraine has worked at Monteagle Primary school for 22 years.  She started as a volunteer reading in class, she then worked as a midday for a few years before starting 1 to 1 in the Nursery as an S.S.A. Whilst working at Monteagle Lorraine has completed her level 3 as a specialist teaching assistant and also completed a TEACCH course.  Lorraine has supported in all years groups across the school.  Lorraine enjoys knitting and helps to run a knitting club and she is also part of the Friend of Monteagle which helps to raise money for the school through various events.

HEIGHT: 5ft 2

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 12

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Dog (Loyal and friendly)

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Going on a Bear Hunt

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Is it Friday yet?

FUNNIEST JOKE: Will you remember me tomorrow, next week, next year? Yes………Knock Knock, who’s there?  See you have forgotten me already!

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS:  Fairness

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To see everything.

Louise Steadman

Teaching Assistant

Louise grew up in Barking and Dagenham. She started working at Monteagle Primary School as a midday assistant and volunteering as a reader with the children. She has undertaken level 2 Community Sports Leader and most recently trained as a teaching assistant. She has worked at Monteagle for 16 years.

HEIGHT: 5ft 2
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 7
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Hyena – always laughing
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Charlotte’s Web
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: 4 on the floor
FUNNIEST JOKE: Teacher: “Be sure you go straight home”. Student: “I can’t I live just round the corner!”
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To read minds

Val Sweetman

Teaching Assistant

Val has worked in Monteagle for 16 Years. She started working in K.S.2 as a volunteer. She went on to become a SSA working in KS2 and eventually become a TA in Reception.
Then went on to work with nurture groups across the school. Val is very caring and understanding towards the children. She always seems to be able to cheer you up when you’re having a bad day and this is down to her nature and good sense of humour.

HEIGHT: 167cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 5
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Tiger (Tigger)
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Children’s Book of Treasury (Spike Milligan)
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Fabulous
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do bees use to comb their hair? Honeycomb
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Humanity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Move back and forth in time.

Pat Ward

ARP Teaching Assistant

Pat started at Monteagle as a midday and now works in the ARP as a teaching assistant. She really enjoys this as it’s a rewarding job.

HEIGHT: 162 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER:11
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Dog
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Any book by Roald Dahl
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Is is Friday yet?
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why are pirates called pirates? Because they ARHHHH!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be invisible

Terri Willis

Teaching Assistant

Terri started at Monteagle as a Midday Assistant. She studied and passed her Teaching Assistant courses, and now works in the ARP. She really enjoys and gets satisfaction from teaching the children.

HEIGHT: 158 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 7
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Tiger
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The Tiger who came to Tea
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Everything happens for a reason, life is for living so live it well.
FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you call a popstar with a biscuit on his head? Lionel rich tea!
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty, caring and understanding.
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be invisible

Kenny Thomas

ARP Teaching Assistant

Mr Thomas has worked at Monteagle for a few years.  He has 4 wonderful children who all attended Monteagle school which he also attended many years ago

HEIGHT:  5ft 10

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 14

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT Lion

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: James and the Giant Peach

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Keep Smiling

FUNNIEST JOKE: What do you call a deer with no eyes? No idea…(No eye deer)

What do you call a deer with no eyes that is not moving? Still no idea…(Still no eye deer)

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To spread Joy to everyone

Meryem Biridjik

ARP HLTA

Frankie Curtis

Adminstrator

Katie Coakley

Administrator

Mandie Foster

Adminstrator - Finance

Dawn Baker

Senior Administrator: Human Resources

Dawn has worked at Monteagle for 9 years. She has worked in the schools wonderful library since she started and is always there to help the children choose books. Dawn also assists the school business manager with Human resources. Dawn loves to burst into song anytime any place anywhere. Dawn is a people’s person who enjoys socialising and working in groups and always willing to help anyone.

HEIGHT: 5 feet nothing!! Boo Hoo

FAVOURITE NUMBER: 9

ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: MEERKAT

BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: I don’t want to go to bed by Julia Sykes.

MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: Allllriiiiighty then!

FUNNIEST JOKE: Q: Why can’t you give Elsa a balloon? A: Because she will Let it go.

THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty

FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To be invisible

Gary McCarthy

Site Manager

Gary was born in Barking and left Eastbury Comprehensive School in 1976. He worked in the building trade for 17 years acquiring various skills such as plumbing and heating, including attaining a qualification in Gas Safety. Gary joined Monteagle in April 1993. He strives to make Monteagle a safe and happy environment for all the children.
HEIGHT: 168 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 18
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Beaver
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Treasure Island
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: No problem
FUNNIEST JOKE: A centipede was asked to come out and play outside by his best friend. After a short while his friend asked him to hurry up as he was waiting for him. Again a short period passed and the friend asked him to hurry again, the centipede did not appear. After half an hour the friend was getting frustrated and shouted “WILL YOU HURRY UP!” what are you doing in there? The Centipede replied “stop being so impatient I’m just putting my boots on”
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Integrity
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Time Travel

Tulen Nevzat

School Business Manager

Tulen has worked at Monteagle for 9 years. She started out working as a volunteer in the office collecting the dinner monies. During her time at Monteagle she has undertaken a BA honours degree in facilitating learning and development. She is now the Office Manager.

HEIGHT: 5ft 5
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 10
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Lioness
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: The BFG
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: It is what it is
FUNNIEST JOKE: Why did the M &M go to school? He wanted to be a smartie
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Truthfulness
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: Be able to read people’s minds.

Clifford Schwarz

Caretaker

Karen Seaman

Senior Adminstrator - SLT

Karen has worked at Monteagle for 13 years.  She started working in the library, she went on to become a midday, then a member of the office staff and eventually became the School Business Manager.  She is very happy to be part of a team that ensures the children have the best possible start in education to fulfil their potential in later life.

HEIGHT: 162.5 cm
FAVOURITE NUMBER: 13
ANIMAL I MOST REPRESENT: Panda (warm, soft and cuddly)
BEST LOVED CHILDREN’S BOOK: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
MOST FREQUENTLY USED WORD OR PHRASE: I’ll do it
FUNNIEST JOKE: What’s pink and fluffy? – Pink fluff
THE CHARACTER VIRTUE I MOST APPRECIATE IN OTHERS: Honesty
FANTASY SUPERPOWER: To move from one place to another in the blink of an eye