My passions are farm animals and Bushcraft skills, which I teach at our forest school. I also have two frogs as pets and a background in show horse riding. I have a Naturopathy qualification that helps me educate our students about nature and personal growth. In my free time, I enjoy kayaking on Somerset’s rivers and mountain climbing. I am learning Japanese and Latin languages as well.

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For many years as a florist, I gave lectures about floristry and flowers. I hold a degree in Health and Social Care and a Certificate in Education for Post Compulsory Education and Training, and I am still very passionate about education and the different ways people can learn. I enjoy going on outdoor adventures with my Jack Russel Terrier, Pixie, my Yorkshire Pudding! I explore landscapes, hunting for fungi and natural treasures. I enjoy gardening, up-cycling old items and caring for the environment.

My passions include taking my dogs, Luna and Star, for enjoyable walks, horseback riding, camping, and delving into the world of literature. I've completed courses in Understanding Dyslexia, Autism, and ADHD as well as achieving the DofE Award which I am very proud of. In the summer, I volunteer in the Kids Field at Glastonbury Festival, where I supervise children as they enjoy trampolines and create memorable experiences.

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Swimming and paddle boarding are big passions of mine as I am currently completing my paddle boarding instructor course. On the weekends, I enjoy riding my horse called Tinkerbell, we go hacking across the Quantocks with my sausage dog, Peach who likes to go for runs. I enjoy visiting new places around the UK and going on adventures whether that’s on land or sea.

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Being outdoors and spending time with my dogs, Ivy and Gabby are my main passions. Over the weekends, I attend local dog shows including Dawg, St Giles, Secret World and many more where I show off my dog’s command and agility training through multiple tricks such as playing dead, high fives and barking by using hand signals. They have always come home with rosettes, which I am very proud of them for.

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My family consists of three children, my loving husband and our cat, Mulan. I love growing and gardening, and I take pride in showing off my garden. I have completed a course with RHS for gardening schools. I am also a keen climber, and I have climbed indoors at St Werburghs in Bristol and outdoors on Avon and Cheddar Gorge. I have run three half marathons and several 10Ks. I used to work on a farm park and I am fascinated by birds of prey, with my favourite being the lanner falcon.

Alongside QOE, I work as a Chief Revenue Officer for the HM Coastguard, the maritime emergency service in the UK. I started running a year ago and have participated in many racing events, including a 100-kilometre race. I also enjoy gig rowing, which is a traditional Cornish sport, where I have represented my county in competitions. Swimming and surfing are some of my other hobbies. 

In my spare time, I free climb buildings in Bristol, Cardiff, and Exeter and take part in bouldering in France and The Peak District as well as surfing in North Devon. Cooking is a big passion of mine; I enjoy trying new combinations and using seasonal ingredients, but I am not a fan of baking it requires me to follow a Recipe. I enjoy building and fixings things; these include an electric guitar and anything that involves woodwork.

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I have participated in Camp America seven times, worked at a Girl Scout Camp in Washington, D.C, visited over 20 states including a road trip from Las Vegas to San Francisco and I have spent a lot of time in Europe. I am a leader of a Rainbow and Brownie Guide unit. In my spare time, I enjoy crafting, reading, baking and riding my motorbike. I have 3 furry friends, they’re called Molly, Maggie, and Dumbledore.

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I love exploring new places and spending time outdoors, especially in Mexico, which is my favourite destination. I am a fan of Aston Villa and I enjoy watching their matches in my spare time. I also play lawn green bowls competitively for Wyrral Park Bowls Club, and I was a former member of the Somerset Under 25’s Team. Before joining QOE, I worked for Disney for four years, which gave me the opportunity to travel and meet people from different cultures and backgrounds.

Sports and physical activities are my passion, I have played rugby since I was eight years old and boxed for five years. I am a qualified PE teacher and a teaching assistant, and I love working with children. In June 2023, I went to Camp America for 3 months and learned water skiing, wake boarding, and speed boat driving. I adore Disney, especially Finding Nemo, and my two Spocker dogs, Oakley and Henry.

My background is with Horses and Farming as I used to breed and compete show horses before raising my own family. I currently have a small horse farm with six horses and fourty sheep. For 5 years, I was a pony club coach and worked in a riding school. Additional I have 4 years of Social Care experience as I hold a Level 3 & 4 qualification in Children's Residential Homes and qualifications in Autism and ADHD.

In my free time I enjoy socialising with my friends and family and exploring new places, and I have been in a village pantomime every year since I was 4! I have also studied and achieved my qualifications in understanding Autism and ADHD, and Teaching and Learning.

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My interests include anything sports and nutrition. I greatly enjoy training weights at the gym and cooking new healthy recipes. I grew up in the Peak District so have always enjoyed spending time in nature, going on long walks and exploring new places. I like to always keep busy and don’t like spending time inside. I recently moved to Somerset after completing my degree in Neuropsychology, so am greatly enjoying travelling to new places every weekend and exploring the area.

I love travelling, and I most recently spent two months in New Zealand doing lots of walking, wild swimming, and looking after horses and sheep - all of which are big passions of mine. I also really enjoy reading, and my favourite book is Alice in Wonderland.

In my free time I love to be with family and friends; I have 2 children and a Springer Spaniel called Teddy, and we like to go on adventures. I really enjoy exploring different places and spending time outside. I have many years experience working with people of all different ages who have additional needs, and I particularly enjoy working with children as everyday you can learn something new!

I have a passion for alternative education and believe that everyone’s educational journey is unique. I have a love for being outdoors. I enjoy walks through forests, along beaches and traveling as much as I can. I always have ideas for rainy day activities such as crafts and caring for animals. I am always up for an adventure and never afraid to try new things. In my spare time I enjoy curling up with a good book, playing board games, and spending time with friends. My peers would describe me as honest, caring and fun.

I love travelling, and I have traveled around South America experiencing the incredible landscapes and life it has to offer. I also love spending time outdoors, which is where I spend most of my spare afternoons exploring the landscapes around Somerset with my dog. Through these explorations, I have developed a passion for foraging and identifying mushrooms! I often went camping with my family as a child around the UK and France, and these days I often do the same with friends.

I have played rugby for most of my life and these days I regularly coach younger age groups. I have previously volunteered with scout groups, as well as leading a cadet organisation. I have a big passion for the outdoors, for example, I have completed all levels of DofE and I really enjoy building projects, particularly woodwork which I spend most of my spare time doing.”