About me

I’ve always loved art, craft, and design—and I’m passionate about teaching too! Art has been a source of joy and self-expression for me throughout my life.

 

After completing my Art Foundation, I went on to earn a degree in Costume Design and Making at the London College of Fashion. My desire to share my passion for art led me to train as an Art Teacher, completing my PGCE in Art and Design at Brighton University. Since then, I’ve spent 18 years teaching and working with students of all ages.

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I began teaching in secondary schools, but for the past 16 years, I was Head of Art at a wonderful prep school, where I taught children from Year 3 to Year 8. Over the years, I’ve led school trips and organised dynamic whole-school Arts Weeks, collaborating with brilliant artists and bringing creative projects to life. Watching young minds light up with creativity and helping them grow has been one of the greatest privileges of my career.

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Being dyslexic, I understand how challenging school can be at times. My own experiences have given me the empathy and insight to support students as they navigate their own obstacles, encouraging them to thrive through creative expression.

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As a mum to two young girls, I know first-hand the importance of nurturing children’s creativity and confidence. Being a parent has deepened my understanding of how art can inspire curiosity, foster individuality, and bring joy into children’s lives.

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This passion for art and teaching led me to create Starty Arty, a dream that first took shape in 2020 during the lockdown. I bought the domain name with the vision of making a space for people to get started with art—hence the name, Starty Arty! I love that "Starty" contains the words star, start, art, and arty—a perfect reflection of creativity and new beginnings. During that time, while teaching over 200 children online and raising my two little ones, I built a website and launched a YouTube channel to support my students. However, I never had the time to fully develop Starty Arty—until now.

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Fast forward to today, and the opportunity finally arose to bring Starty Arty to life. As a parent, juggling school runs and work isn’t easy, but I’m loving the new balance. Setting this up has been a challenging yet rewarding journey—I’ve learned so much about website design, running a business, and now… social media! If you’d like to support me, I’d truly appreciate a follow on Instagram and Facebook.

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My goal with Starty Arty is to inspire children to explore, imagine, and create in a fun, supportive environment where they can truly be themselves. I can’t wait to welcome your children and see the incredible things they’ll create!

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As a member of The Tutors Association, with an enhanced DBS check and a completed safeguarding course from the TTA, you can feel confident that your children will be in safe, professional hands as they discover the joy of art.