Name Francesca Everest

In what year did you train? 2021-2022

Which subject did you train in? Chemistry

Which school/s did you train in? Chelmer Valley High School / Mayfield High School

Can you tell us a bit more about what you are doing now? Teaching Science to KS3 to KS5 at St Martins School. Absolutely loving my change in career - it’s been a shock to the system but so much fun and always challenging!
Running a very successful Science Club for over 40 students every week which was one of the reasons I went into teaching as I want to inspire the next generation of scientists!

Thinking back to your teacher training with Mid Essex ITT, can you share with us about a highlight, fond memory or funny story? Highlight of my time at Mid Essex was the people you trained with both students and staff! The training elements still are a constant reminder in my memorywhen planning lessons and tasks

What was teacher training like when you trained? What were the buzzwords, latest theories or popular pedagogy? Adaptive teaching

Thinking back to your teacher training, what was your key takeaway from Mid Essex ITT? The great support that they provided and how they treated everyone as an individual - career changers were given alternative support

Thinking back to your teacher training, is there anyone who supported you whom you would like to recognise or thank? Science teams at Mid Essex, Chelmer Valley and Mayflower