20 years of experience in education, ranging from work in the voluntary sector and Adult Education to mainstream teaching in UK primary and secondary schools as well as international schools. Member of NALDIC since 2003 and EAL specialist as well as moderator for ASDAN. QTS in primary teaching and also qualified to teach Adult Literacy. Member of the National College for School leadership and have held membership with the IFL. Alumni with the Open University. Highest qualification is a Masters Degree in Education. Awarded Community Champions Award for services to BME community.