Tamara is a senior leader at The Academy at Shotton Hall in Peterlee. Having worked in education for over 20 years, she has taught across the age range 11-19, specialising in Computer Science and ICT qualifications, currently working in the position as Curriculum lead both at Shotton Hall and across North East Learning Trust in the role of subject director. Tamara is an experienced moderator and examiner for several exam boards assessing GCSEs and A Levels in Computer Science and Creative iMedia. Alongside this, Tamara is also an assessor and facilitator for National Professional Qualifications (NPQs).
Tamara believed that education should encompass the teaching and learning of skills as well as the imparting of knowledge. It is her view that teachers can support students both academically and personally with equal effectiveness. She says: "Equipping students with life and social skills including decision making, critical analysis and what it means to be a good citizen. Challenge lies in creating opportunity, realising potential and inspiring our students to achieve; ensuring they feel like education is a shared and life-long experience. Every student matters and should have the same entitlement to a high-quality education, as every student has an innate ability to succeed."