Briefly describe your career (teaching or otherwise) to date.

I have worked in two very different schools in the UK. I spent four years teaching English in a very big secondary school with over 1500 pupils in Worthing. For the last three years, I have been at at a very sporty independent school near Petworth leading KS3 English and also helping to coordinate the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award.

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Why did you choose teaching as a career and what do you try to instil in your pupils?

For me, communication is fascinating and I think it is so important in life. I love teaching pupils ways to read, write, speak and listen really well. I try to instill empathy, confidence and a love of words in my pupils.

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Apart from your classroom teaching role, what else do you get involved with at the school?

I really enjoy poetry recitals and performances. I also love swimming, cross-country running and hockey!

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Who or what inspires you?

My brilliant parents. My English teacher Mrs Griffiths. Big mountains. Really passionate speakers and writers. And finally, Beyonce.

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Tell us something that not a lot of people know about you.

I played Robin Hood in my year 6 play. I made a big fuss that only boys were invited to audition, and then I got the part! I never carried on with performing arts after primary school, but I often wish I had! I can also make a mean Key lime pie!

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kelly@kennedyhouseschool.org

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