Staff - 2024 (ID 1026)

• Anna Catlin
  Headteacher
  Anna Catlin

  DSL, Raising Standards Lead, English, RHE, Computing, Geography, History, R.E. Subject Lead/(P)LAC Lead
  

  I really love my job at Nelson. I am immensely proud of our children and all the amazing staff who approach every day with enthusiasm. I am passionate about the Thrive Approach and recently became a Licensed Thrive Trainer. Outside school, I am mum to Ella and Pearl, partner to Toby, daughter to Denise and Kev, a big sister to Rosa, owner of Teddy the cat and Franklin the dog! I love dancing in the kitchen with my girls, working on macramé projects and hanging out with family and friends. Being outside when it is warm makes me and my family really happy, we also love swimming in the river, bike rides and watching movies. I believe in being honest with children, and that time, relationship and connection are the most important elements of being a parent and teacher.

• Lara Harrey
  Deputy Headteacher & SENDco
  Lara Harrey

  DSL, EYFS, Phonics and Maths Subject Lead/PREVENT Lead

  Hi! My name is Lara and I am the Deputy Headteacher, SENDco, DSL and EYFS Lead at Nelson Infant School. I have been a teacher for 15 years (teaching classes from Y7-Reception) and, after joining the Reception team at my previous school five years ago, I quickly realised how fantastic teaching children in Early Years really is. Since then, I haven’t looked back! I am passionate about supporting children to become independent learners and instil a life-long love of learning.

  I am a mum of 3 grown-up children and a Special Guardian to my wonderful niece. I also have two mischievous cats who always cause much delight at home. I love relaxing with a good book in front of the fire and going to music venues to watch live bands – the noisier the better!

• Carly Green
  School Business Manager
  Carly Green

  DSL/Domestic Abuse Champion/Young Carer Lead

  Hi, my name is Carly. I have worked in the school office at Nelson Infant school since 2014 and as a DSL & Domestic Abuse Champion since 2022. I have a teaching assistant diploma so on occasion; have been found in the classroom too! Prior to that I worked in finance & for the NHS.

  I am passionate about my job and love the variety of work that it entails and the range of people I meet and work alongside.

  Outside of school, my family and I enjoy long walks in the great outdoors (usually followed by a hot chocolate). I have a keen interest in history, baking and love to relax with a good book or listening to music.

• Ady Wen
  Caretaker
  Ady Wen

  Hello I’m Ady, caretaker at Nelson Infant School. I am married with one son who is now at high school. I thoroughly enjoy camping holidays and spending time with family and friends (when allowed). I also enjoy live Theatre. I stage manage for a local theatre company where I was previously the building manager on the management committee and company stage manager for close to ten years. I also turned my hand to set design and construction.

  Prior to becoming Caretaker at Nelson, I worked in the print industry for over 30 years where I was a qualified bookbinder. I love all genres of music from current chart to Scottish folk rock and everything in between!

• Alison Butcher
  Rowan Class Teacher (Monday - Thursday)
  Alison Butcher

  Hi, I'm Alison and I work in Reception. I have worked in early years for over 10 years and have a degree in early childhood. I love working in early years because I get to have fun everyday while helping children to make new discoveries.

  I am a mum to Phoebe and Isaac and we love going to the beach, the woods and camping.

• Ruby-Jaye Wood
  Sycamore Class Teacher
  Ruby-Jaye Wood

  Science Subject Lead

  Hi, my name is Ruby-Jaye and I’m one of the Year 2 teachers here at Nelson. I have recently qualified as a teacher and I am super excited to begin my career at Nelson Infant School! I am half Norwegian and was raised in London; I moved to Norwich six years ago to study Fine Art and fell in love with the city so I ended up staying.

  Outside of school I am really into art, particularly sculptures, and enjoy visiting galleries and exhibitions when possible. I also love camping, travelling, spending my weekends outdoors and going on long walks or cycles around the Norfolk coastline and countryside.

• Becky Edwards
  Silver Birch Class Teacher (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday)
  Becky Edwards

  Cultural Capital Lead

  Hello! My name is Becky and I am a Teacher in Reception. I feel like the luckiest person in the world as I love my job - working with children is so rewarding and it is a privilege to support them as they achieve and grow! Their curiosity and intrigue to explore and learn with such openness every single day is absolutely amazing, and it inspires me to do the same. In my spare time, I love all-year-round sea swimming, exploring the beautiful Norfolk countryside with our two nature-loving girls, playing the drums, and watching live music.

• Rebecca Pike
  Cherry Class Teacher
  Rebecca Pike

  Hello my name is Becca and I absolutely love working with children because they show such great resilience and enthusiasm through their learning and I love being able to support them in their journey here at Nelson Infant. It is very rewarding to watch children explore, grow and develop a love of learning in different ways. I cannot wait to start this exciting adventure with you!

• Rose-Ann Galloway
  Beech Class Teacher
  Rose-Ann Galloway

  Hi, my name is Rose-Ann. I undertook my teacher training at Nelson and have recently qualified as a teacher. I am originally from Sunderland, I moved to Norwich to pursue my studies and fell in love with this wonderful city, so I stayed. I truly love working in an Infant school, I think building foundation blocks and a curiosity to learn in different ways is truly wonderful.

• Olivia Green
  Hazel Class Teacher
  Olivia Green

  Hello, my name is Olivia and I can't wait to begin my teaching career at Nelson! I love working with children as they never fail to put a smile on my face and seeing them grow and develop in their confidence is amazing. In my spare time I love watching football and taking my dog Jasper on long walks!

• Amanda Bonura
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant (Tuesday - Friday)
  Amanda Bonura

  Licensed Thrive Practitioner

  I'm Amanda and I'm a teaching assistant. I'm a wife and mother to two children who both attended Nelson Infant and Wensum Junior school. I am so lucky I get to work with the amazing children that come to our school and the team is equally awesome. In my spare time I taxi my children to their various afterschool activities but I enjoy spending time with my family, walking my beautiful dog, playing games, reading and attempting to get fit!

• Izzy Gavin
  Cover Supervisor
  Izzy Gavin

  Hi, I’m Izzy and I’m a teaching assistant working 1:1 and in Year 2. I love working with the children here at Nelson and seeing their characters develop and I feel privileged to be part of the team along with all the other amazing staff! Outside of Nelson in my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, training in beauty and watching football.

• Courtney Walker
  Cover Supervisor
  Courtney Walker

  Hello my name is Courtney and I work as an apprentice teaching assistant at Nelson infant school. I have recently started my journey working as a teaching assistant and working at Nelson Infant School is helping me to develop and grow within the job role. I enjoy working at Nelson so much, all the staff and children are so inviting, and I absolutely love watching the children develop into amazing people and it is so rewarding to see. I can’t wait to carry on supporting the children with their journey at Nelson Infant.

  Outside of school, I enjoy reading, baking and spending time with my family and friends.

• Lee Lambert
  Teaching Assistant
  Lee Lambert

  Hi, my name is Lee and I'm excited to be working at Nelson Infant as a teaching assistant in Year 1. The best thing about working in a school is seeing the children being excited about their learning and gaining lots of confidence. It is amazing, and Nelson has brilliant staff and children that will make that happen.

  When I get the chance, I love going to the theatre or watching movies (especially Marvel films). I also enjoy quiet times reading a good book, especially with a cup of coffee and a cake.

• Kaylee Macallister
  Teaching Assistant
  Kaylee Macallister

  Hello my name is Kaylee and I started off doing a kickstart placement for six months at Nelson Infant School and I enjoyed it so much. I got offered a teaching assistant apprenticeship after my six months was up, so I took the offer very happily. Working at Nelson so far has truly been amazing. Everyone is so kind and respectful. Being able to Support the children at Nelson on their journey is so incredible to see and watching them grow, achieve, have confidence and become independent is wonderful. Being a teaching assistant is a goal I would love to achieve as it’s my dream job.

• Lauren Chambers
  Teaching Assistant
  Lauren Chambers

  Hello, my name is Lauren and I’m an apprentice teaching assistant in Reception. I fell in love with working with children during my six month kickstart placement at Nelson and I was lucky enough to be offered an apprenticeship!

  Outside of school I love to spend time with my partner and our animals. I adore musicals and going for walks around my favourite places with my favourite people.

• Libby Chapman
  Higher Level Teaching Assistant
  Libby Chapman

  Hi, I'm Libby and I am so excited to be working in the Reception class at Nelson Infant School. I have many years of experience working in schools and feel very privileged to work alongside so many amazing children.

  I live with my husband, 19 year old daughter, Honey our dog and Tinker the cat! I love spending time with my family and friends and have a twin sister! My most favourite hobby ever is reading but I also love watching musicals, singing and playing the piano.

  I cannot wait to support your fantastic children and am sure we will have a brilliant journey together.

• Tenia Mavromati
  Class Teacher - Woodland Room
  Tenia Mavromati

• Courtney Leader
  Teaching Assistant
  Courtney Leader

• Kayla Tonkinson
  Apprentice Teaching Assistant
  Kayla Tonkinson

• Ruby Ellis
  Apprentice Teaching Assistant
  Ruby Ellis

• Teresa Howard
  MSA
  Teresa Howard

  Hi my name is Teresa and I'm part of the MSA team at Nelson. I also do some volunteer work in Reception.

  Outside school I'm a mum of three boys - they have all attended Nelson and Wensum and the oldest is now at high school.

  In my spare time I like to spend it with my family, doing a bit of baking and keeping fit in the gym. I enjoy working at Nelson alongside the staff and amazing children.

• Codie Henderson
  MSA
  Codie Henderson