I have been Headteacher at Sutton on the Forest CE Primary School for five years and a teacher for 23 years. Being Headteacher of a small school means I have daily contact with all of the children and staff, meaning we are a very close-knit community. I have two children of my own who are...Read More

We moved down to York from Newcastle in 2018 and my eldest daughter joined Sutton School in 2021. I am a solicitor and started out working predominantly in civil litigation. For the last 5 years I have been working in-house in an insurance company. Sutton School is a wonderful place and has been so welcoming. ...Read More

I moved to the village in 2020.  My oldest child joined the school in 2021 and when she did, the walk into school very quickly had an impact on me;- helping me to feel settled and part of a caring and kind village community. I am a secondary school teacher and have taught at state and...Read More

I taught as a Primary School teacher for many years in Southern Ireland, mainly Year 1 and 2 as well as a few years in Special Educational Needs. This part of my career I remember fondly. It is wonderful to see my past pupils in University now! Leaving teaching behind when I moved to the...Read More

I have lived in the village for many years, having moved up from London in 1980. Both my daughters went to Sutton School and we have happy memories of their time there. I am a retired primary school teacher. After a few years teaching in Hertfordshire and Germany, I moved to York working for both...Read More

My eldest child is currently in Class 3 and my youngest is in Reception. We live in Strensall. I am a Chief Research Officer, outdoor learning specialist, Charted Science Teacher (CSciTeach) and registered STEM Ambassador. I have worked with a large number of schools, teachers, professional bodies, subject associations and charities, as a staff member,...Read More

I am a recently retired Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, having enjoyed a 35 year academic career as a teacher, researcher and senior manager at various Universities in the USA and the UK. My last academic position prior to retirement was as University Head of Research at York St John University. My long-term involvement...Read More