Drama has always been a passion of mine and many skills I learnt along the way were put into good use with my original career as a Buyer for Selfridges and Woolworths.  Whilst still working in London, I helped a friend and colleague with her Dancing school, Alexanders School of Dance, which then gave me the platform to set up FSD.   I have also taught Drama at St. Cedd’s School , Maldon Court and Newhall.  Twenty years on ,I am very lucky and proud to run a school with excellent teachers, wonderful children and supportive parents.  It is so rewarding to see a quiet child blossom into a confident young adult, with skills to take them forward in life whether it be in the profession of Acting or another chosen path. 

I have had many roles at FSD - a student, a teaching assistant and now a teacher- I enjoy every minute of my life at FSD and have made many life-long friends!

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My degree in acting is from the University of Northampton and my most recent professional acting role was in an immersive theatre production of War of the Worlds.

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I am an associate artist of the theatre company N2P and have recently taken on the role of Young Change-maker at the Queens Theatre.

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Working with the kids at FSD is really enjoyable and it's great watching them grow in confidence !

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I first joined FSD when I was four years old. It was a great way for me to meet new friends and help my confidence! I stayed with FSD until I was eighteen, achieving Distinction in my Gold Medal, when I went off to Nottingham Uni. After that, I trained as an Actor at the Guildford School of Acting where I’ve recently graduated from. When I heard FSD were looking for another teacher, I jumped at the opportunity and I’m finding it so rewarding seeing all the kids grow with each class. Whether they want to pursue a career in performing or not, the experiences, skills and friendships you can take away from FSD are invaluable!

Having been at FSD since I was 6 years old, I was so excited to have been asked by Fran when I was 18 to be a Class Assistant.  It is such a family orientated, friendly school where every child is made to feel special and appreciated. I left a year later to study in Birmingham to be a primary school teacher however kept popping in to see my FSD family throughout my 3 years training. Having graduated from university as a fully qualified teacher, I was beyond excited to hear Fran had a space for a teacher, so I jumped back on board and have loved my 2 years since then. I enjoy being at the side of the stage even more so than being on, and the rewards are even better!!