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My journey into coaching for educators has been shaped by an incredibly rewarding teaching career. As a classroom teacher, instructional coach, curriculum designer, professional development facilitator, head of department, and educational leader, I understand the day to day experiences of educators and the multiple roles we take in schools, in our communities and in our homes.

Starting in London, England, I received rigorous education training at the Institute of Education, University of London and earned a master’s degree specializing in best practices in teaching and learning. In London, I taught in diverse classrooms and gained valuable insights into the realities of teaching and leading in the school system. However, it was my time in Vancouver that truly transformed my teaching approach. Immersed in the stunning natural landscapes of British Columbia, I discovered the power of place and place-based learning in captivating students’ attention and igniting their curiosity. Leading a team of educators in a Vancouver school, I prioritized building authentic community partnerships to create engaging and impactful experiential programming and student leadership opportunities for K-12 students.

As I tried to juggle the demands of school while becoming a parent, I was exhausted. Working with a coach introduced me to the power of a really good conversation. Setting aside time to really examine what was going on and focus on what I wanted was incredibly valuable. Coaching helped me identify what mattered most and guided me to towards tools and strategies to help navigate my many responsibilities. This experience is the reason why I became a coach. My goal is to help educators thrive in their profession, so they can continue making a profound difference in the lives of their students and the communities they are part of. Becoming your best professional self begins with taking care of yourself and those closest to you. When I am not teaching or coaching, you will find me exploring the local forest trails and beaches with my 9- and 7-year-old boys, testing out a new baking recipe, listening to a podcast on a run in my neighbourhood, or sitting down with a good book and a cup of Yorkshire tea.

My Philosophy

I believe in the transformative power of listening, paying attention, and building authentic relationships as the foundation for igniting inspiration and change within ourselves, our schools, and our communities. My goal is to work in partnership with classroom teachers, experiential educators, and educational leaders, to facilitate intentional and authentic transformation for good. Coaching for educators with an educator is professional development. It involves intentionally pausing, asking questions about patterns, habits, challenges, and experiences, and exploring opportunities to make changes.

Throughout my career, I have come to understand that educators often experience cycles of feeling drained and inspired, and it is through these cycles that we grow and evolve to better serve our students. Educators are energized when they see their students flourish in the classroom, in the field, and again after they go out into the world – that is why we became educators in the first place. I want educators to feel proud of the hard work they do to enable student success and be excited for the possibilities ahead. This can often be hard to see when immersed in the day-to-day business of classroom teaching, marking, deadlines, organizing trips, and attending meetings.

My Coaching Core Values

• I practice making space to dig deep: setting aside time to explore realities, challenge perspectives, consider alternatives and imagine futures, helping you find your way.

• I believe in expanding your toolkit: helping you identify the power within yourself and your team to make the next best decision, equipping you with tools for reflection, growth, leadership, and courage to keep going and move forward.

• I show up with a belief in paying it forward: supporting you with kindness, grace and a commitment to positive change and justice in our communities, lighting a fire in you to pay that energy forward in the good work that you do.