Mrs V Powell

SEND Manager

I absolutely love supporting the pupils at Millthorpe and watching them flourish. My colleagues in the SEND team are my daily tonic and they make work (and life) so much better!

I studied English Literature at university with a view to become a teacher and completed a placement at a High School in Shropshire. However, upon graduating I went off solo travelling and came home, with no money, and fell into estate agency – which then kept me busy for thirteen years. I left estate agency to have a baby and with two older children and a new little addition, working in a school as a Teaching Assistant within SEND suited life and responsibilities well. From that I progressed to lead role in SEND at Millthorpe – a role which I truly love and with pupils that make me happy every single day!

In my spare time love to read – I am a real book worm (hence the degree). I also enjoy going to the theatre, and I love to cook and host dinner parties with friends.

Other interesting facts about me include that upon leaving school, I qualified and worked as a plumber! There are no leaky taps in my house! My family also have a farm in Wales that I visit often and my children and I are all prone to a spot of farming, especially in the spring at lambing time.