Mrs F Burnett

• I am a bit of a dare-devil.  Over the years, I have done scuba-diving, white-water rafting, gliding, parachuting, parascending and paragliding.
• I love Galaxy chocolate!
• I adore travelling. I have inter-railed around Europe, visited many cities in America, Australia and New Zealand.

Mrs V Davison

• When I have spare time, I enjoy being outdoors with my family, particularly visiting various National Trust sites.
• One of my favourite past times is to experiment with cooking a wide variety of meals that my family pretend to enjoy.
• Although I try hard to stay fit by running and going to the gym, I also love curling up on the sofa with a DVD and a bar of chocolate.

Mrs H Dickins

• I love making memories with my son Archie.
• I have recently got married in Cyprus.
• I love going on holidays with my family.

Miss G Durrant

• I love being outside especially when the sun is shining.
• Owls are my favourite animal (in fact I love all animals.)
• My dream is to have my own VW camper to travel and have lots of fun adventures in.

Mr A Fellows

• I love Wolves Speedway.
• I support Wolverhampton Wanderers.
• My hobby is long distance running and I have done a marathon and a 40 mile run!!!

Mrs C Fitzgerald

• I have 2 house bunnies.
• I love superhero movies.
• Chocolate is my favourite food.

Mrs L Foster

• I love sport, my favourite is netball.
• I enjoy going to the cinema with friends.
• I look forward to the challenges that each new year brings.

Miss J Gilbert

• Spending time with my family and friends is so important to me; I love nothing more than to relax with them.
• I am a huge thrill seeker and enjoy doing anything that will get my adrenaline flowing. Before I become too old, I have a long list of things I would like to do. Above all, I would like to drive a supercar, have a ride in a helicopter and go scuba diving.
• My most enjoyable things to do outside of work are:  to indulge in some retail therapy, watch a movie at the cinema or venture out for a delicious meal. My favourite cuisine is most certainly Indian food.

Mrs H Gilbert - Lock

• I really like eating Ice cream.
• I have a chocolate Labrador called Jasper.
• I also hate doing the washing up.

Mrs A Halkett

• I am now many years into my teaching career at Battling Brook and have loved every minute! My favourite subjects to teach are English, Science and E-safety.
• I enjoy travelling and have visited many interesting countries and cities around the world. My favourites include: Thailand, Malaysia, New York, Paris and, although it is closer to home, The Lake District.
• I am inspired by JK Rowling and would one day love to write my own book. My dream car would be an Aston Martin Vanquish – let’s hope I win the lottery sometime soon!

Mrs S Imber

• When I am not teaching here, I can usually be found in a cleaning frenzy at home (there are no crumbs allowed in the Imber house!)
• I have three boys (hence the cleaning) of 9, 7 and 4, so am very busy running around after them and trying to avoid stepping on pieces of Lego!    We love to go on holidays and our favourites are the Isle of Wight and Devon.  We are yet to all go on a plane so are saving for a big exciting holiday in the next few years!
• I am a big food fan. I love baking, cooking and could eat cheesy pizza all day long.

Mrs G Johnson

• In my spare time, I love cooking, reading and walking with my husband and two children.
• Skye, who is a Border Collie, is my beautiful pet dog.
• My favourite subject is maths because I like finding interesting ways to solve number problems.

Miss M Jones

• My favourite Disney films is Toy Story; my two dogs are called Buzz and Woody.
• I want to visit the Caribbean and explore all of the islands.
• I really like chocolate!

Ms T Kingdon

• Pablo, my gorgeous cross-breed is often mistaken for a girl as he looks like he is wearing make-up.
• Once, I was rescued from the sea after being swept away whilst surfing.
• In my spare time, I enjoy creating works of art using a variety of media.

Miss K Lees

• I have a dog and a horse, who keep me very busy.
• I love travelling and visiting new countries.
• I enjoy running and try to get to lots of races at the weekend.

Mrs A Munnik

• I adore the summer and my favourite activity is going on a sunny holiday. However, I don’t manage to see many sights as I am permanently sat in the sun with a fabulous book in my hand.
• I have a great appreciation for all food, but my heart really lies with a bag of Cheetos.
• I absolutely love watching Say Yes to the Dress as I prepare for my upcoming wedding (if you catch me chatting it will most likely be wedding related)

Mrs K Pickering

• I like chocolate.
• I enjoy doing zumba dancing.
• I love anything that is sparkly and pink!

Mrs S Rhodes

• I am married and have a little boy called Jamie.
• I have a rescue dog, named Penny.
• I love shopping!

Miss H Simpson

• I have been horse riding since I was 7 and would love to have my own horse one day.
• I love going on holiday anywhere sunny.
• I enjoy listening to music.

Mrs L Sugg

• Sitting by the fire with a hot chocolate is my favourite thing to do.
• I love going on holiday; I prefer colder climates, however I do love a good festival!
• When I was younger, I received a choral scholarship, but now I avoid singing at all costs!

Mrs C Skyte

• I love going on holiday to the Lake District in my little caravan.
• I enjoy reading to help me to relax.
• At the weekends, I enjoy gardening and growing my own vegetables.

Mrs G Temple

• I am married, and have two children and a dog called Bella.
• I did a degree in Marine Biology, so I am passionate about anything to do with our sea/oceans and the creatures that inhabit them.
• I lived in Orlando, Florida for three years. Living close to Disneyland and the beautiful beaches was amazing!

Mrs J White

• I live in a bungalow with my husband, daughter and our dog - Humbug!
• We love going for walks and treasure hunts together.
• I really enjoy drama and bringing it into the classroom!

Mr A Wilson

• I am married and we have two children.
• My favourite sport is Baseball.
• I love playing board games!

Mrs S Woodcock

• Running is my favourite sport. One day, I would like to run a marathon!
• I absolutely love drinking tea (especially with a biscuit).
• My son and I enjoy visiting the farm and feeding the animals.

Mrs T Mason - Deputy Manager/SENCo

• I am mum to two lovely teenagers.
• I have two dogs and two cats.
• I am busy, busy, busy!

Mrs Z Smith

• I have two fabulous children and a fantastic husband.
• I have climbed Mount Snowdon.
• I work at a brilliant Pre-school.

Ms S Steans

• I live with my partner, Craig and two children.
• I enjoy spending time with family and friends.
• I love going on holiday and visiting the beach.

Miss H Reynolds

• I live with my partner Carig and stepson Jack.
• I have a beautiful dog called Marv.
• I just love 90's pop!

Miss A Malyon

• I enjoy going on family holidays to the seaside.
• Christmas is my favourite time of the year.
• I love pick and mix sweets!

Mrs D Irving

• I am married with two grown up children.
• I love going on holiday.
• Going out with family and friends is one of my favourite things to do

Mrs N Gower

• I am married, and have two  children.
• I enjoy keeping fit.
• I have many pets including a Chameleon and Leopard Geckos.

Mrs T Bruce - Behaviour Mentor 

• I love spending time with my grown up children, Jacob, Jared and Hetty.
• I enjoy holidays, eating out, shopping and gardening.
• I live with my daughter Hetty and her hyper, crazy dog Archie!

Mrs D Cotterill

• I live at home with my husband and a rescue puppy called Harley.  I have two children that are both grown up.
• I love working in the office at Battling Brook and seeing all of your happy faces.
• I enjoy going for long walks and having long holidays!

Mrs V Cropper

• I live at home with my husband, two beautiful daughters - Isabel and Molly, and my two cats.
• My favourite place to go on holiday is Australia.
• I love Italian and Indian food.

Mrs Y Langlands

• I am married with grown up daughters, and a very loving and energetic spaniel called Milo.
• My Favourite holiday is anywhere by the seaside and watching the sunset.
• I enjoy ice-skating and watching other winter sports such as skiing and ice hockey, but not participating!

Mrs A Radford - Care Advisor

• I love shopping for shoes and clothes.
• I love eating out (I hate cooking!).
• My favourite music is Muse, Kings of Leon, Killers and Led Zepplin!

Mrs N Sheppard

• I am married with three grown up children.
• My favourite place to visit is San Sebastian in Spain.
• I love to travel and try new foods, which I then try to cook at home.

Mr G Armstrong

• I was born in Scotland.
• I am a big Rangers fan.
• I enjoy fitness.

Mrs C Arnold

• I live at home with my husband Paul and our two children.
• I enjoy spending time with friends and family.
• I like shopping and afternoon tea.

Mrs M Arnold

• I live with my husband and two children.
• I have a dog called Benji.
• I love shopping.

Mrs M Aspley 

• I live at home with my husband John and I have two grown up daughters, Laura and Sarah.
• My hobbies are swimming and retail therapy.
• I love my job and find it very rewarding!

Mrs K Bartlam 

• I am an identical twin to Mrs Godfrey.
• I am married with two children.
• I enjoy running, eating chocolate and working in the Foundation Stage.

Mrs S Bolton

• I am married to Peter, we have four children and four grandchildren.
• I love visiting different places in England.
• I support The Leicester Tigers.

Mrs S Bowman

• I am married with 2 cats - Poppy & Jupiter.
• I love Harry Potter (I'm a hufflepuff!).
• I love sewing.

Mrs A Carman

• I love shopping.
• I am an animal lover and have lots of pets.
• I enjoy reading.

Miss J Carnall

• I lived in Spain for 2 years.
• I can do something unusual with my lips.
• I can balance Maltesers on my nose!

Mrs S Chaplin

• I enjoy spending time with my family.
• I love nights out with my sisters.
• I love Christmas!

Mrs J Connant

• I am married with two children.
• I loe running.
• I am involved in a pantomime group.

Miss L Cope

• I love art and being creative.
• I am addicted to internet shopping!
• I enjoy going on holiday with my family.

Mrs L Corkill 

• I love reading.
• My hobby is cross stitch.
• I enjoy going for long walks.

Mrs M Clayton

• I am married to the most wonderful husband Pete. We have two amazing children.
• I can't live without sport! And Food!
• I love to travel.

Mrs Y Daniel 

• I am married with three children.
• Our family pets are a cat, 5 chickens, 2 lizards, a chameleon and lots of fish.
• I like to relax with a good book and lots of chocolate!

Mr M Dowall

• I am married with 2 children.
• I enjoy  all types of sport and keeping fit.
• My favourite hobby is cooking.

Mrs S Ensor

• I am married to a wonderful husband, we have two beautiful daughters .
• I feel blessed to be doing a job that I love!
• My favourite colour is pink.

Mrs A Fellows

• I am a mother to two lovely children.
• I like reading and speedway.
• I love watching crime movies.

Miss R Haddon

• I love running with my local running club, especially when I can wear my club running vest for races!
• I enjoy exploring National trust and English Heritage properties.
• I love to curl up with a good book. I especially love The Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Mrs K Hall 

• I enjoy travelling and visiting new countries.
• I enjoy painting in my spare time.
• I love spending time with friends and family, and walking my rescue dog, Eva.

Mrs K Hall 

• I live with my husband and am servant to two very spoilt cats. 
• I love anything crafty and you'll always find me knitting, crocheting or sewing.
• I frequently travel to the beautiful state of Vermont where I hike, kayak and spend time with my family.

Mr D Harris

• I am married with 2 children who have now grown up and left home.
• I enjoy travelling to see different cultures and history.
• I keep and breed canaries, zebra and Bengalese finches.

Mrs J Hatfield

• The Queen visited my secondary school when I was in Year 8.
• I have abseiled down the side of a college building to raise money for Children in Need.
• My hobbies include singing, watching medical dramas on TV and making blackberry jam!

Miss A Hextall

• I enjoy Karate.
• I love spending time with my three children and two dogs.
• Chocolate is the best thing EVER!

Mrs J Hopewell 

• I love going on holiday.
• My favourite food is chocolate.
• I enjoy going shopping.

Mrs D Hurst

• I support Leicester City and i even got married at the stadium!
• Hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows is my favourite drink.
• I love going on holiday in the UK and abroad.  In Gran Canaria I had a ride on a camel!

Mrs A Ingall

• I am married with 2 daughters.
• I love listening to music.
• I enjoy going swimming!

Miss L Jones

• I live at home with my three boys.
• I love Italian food.
• I love to curl up with a good book!

Mrs L Jones

• I live at home with my husband and 2 daughters.
• I am a twin but we were born in different months.
• I was a student at Battling Brook.

Mr R Kotecha

• I never leave the house without wearing something orange.
• I love to watch Spurs!
• My favourite place to visit is India.

Mrs T Lee

• Myself and my two grown up daughters all came to Battling Brook.
• I have been an Aston Villa supporter for over 35 years.
• I love cats, listening to Paul Weller and watching the Brownlee Brothers in Triathlon.

Miss T Leggetter

• I am a mum to a boy
• I love animals and wildlife
• I have a dog, a cockerpoo, called Maisie.

• Losing myself in a good book is one of my favourite pastimes. I particularly like books by Robin Hobb.
• I love ballet and going to the theatre.
• My daughters both went to Battling Brook.

Mrs L Merry

• I live with my partner Andy and two children - Travis and Jasmine.
• I used to be a pupil at Battling Brook!
• I have two guinea pigs called Fred & Bo.

Mrs K Monger

• I am married and have 2 children.
• I love exercising, running and knitting.
• I am friendly, outgoing and well mannered.

Mrs E Phillips 

• I love to paint and draw.
• I enjoy eating chocolate.
• I live at home with my husband, my two children and my dog called Maxi.

Mrs C Piccinno

• I am married with 3 TEENAGE! children and 2 cats.
• I am a grammar nerd!
• Whilst on holiday in Kenya, a Maasi Warrior offered to buy me...for 5 cows!

Mrs J Sikhon

• I enjoy travelling especially when it's somewhere with hot weather and plenty of culture.
• My hobbies are going to the gym and listening to music.
• My favourite food is Thai food, it's colourful with plenty of spices.

Mrs S Simpson 

• I am married to Mark with two lovely grown up daughters, Gemma and Hannah.
• I love shopping and fashion.
• I enjoy DIY and making my own soft furnishings.

Mrs E Spradbury

• I have two daughters.
• I love the winter.
• I enjoy sewing.

Mrs F Swain

• During the summer 2020, I learnt to kayak and climbed Helvellyn.
• I have been a pupil, and a parent at Battling Brook.
• My husband and three sons are all avid Leicester City fans, but I don't like football.

Mrs K Timms

• I am married and have one child.
• I love to read crime stories.
• I enjoy my garden.

Mrs A Walkley 

• My favourite things are singing in a gospel choir, swimming, holidays and cycling.
• My favourite foods are cheesy chips, chocolate and ketchup (not together!)
• I can perform major gymnastics feats ie cartwheels and headstands!

Ms S Wightman

• I live with my 2 daughters.
• I enjoy shopping, going to the theatre and cinema.
• I play badminton and like going out for meals with my friends.

Mrs K Williams

• I live at home with husband and 2 children.
• I have 2 cats - Paddy and Ginger.
• I love cars both old and new!

Mrs J Wilkes

• I got married in the Dominican Republic.
• I enjoy cake decorating and gardening.
• My favourite food is Garlic Chilli Chicken.

Mrs A Barnsley

• I live with my husband and my garden full of gnomes.
• My hobbies are shopping, cleaning and eating cake!
• I love having my nails polished.

Mrs D Brown

• I live at home with my husband and two beautiful girls.
• I enjoy going to the gym.
• I love Italian food!

Mrs J Dadley 

• I have two daughters and four grandchildren.
• I love to walk my dog.
• I also love to garden.

Mrs P Darji-Hackworthy

• I am married and have two children.
• I moved to Hinckley from London five years ago.
• I have a keen interest in fitness and nutrition. I also love to read.

Mrs C Fairley

• I am married. 
• I have two boys.
• I love to go shopping.

Miss L Hanson

• I am a mum to two boys.
• I love animals.
• I'm addicted to sweets!

Miss L Harris

• I am married and have two children.
• I love sunny days.
• I have a Chihuahua called Coby.

Mrs R Ibberson

• I live at home with my husband and our 3 amazing children.
• I love family film nights - eating lots of chocolate and popcorn!
• My favourite time of year is Christmas; I get very excited!

Mrs N Owens

• I am married to Jamie and have 3 wonderful daughters.
• My favourite music is Take That!
• I love the X Factor and I am team Edward!

Mrs K Vaughan-Prosser

• I love crisps, ready salted are my favourite.
• I hate the long, cold winter.
• I love taking my dog, Max, for walks.

Ms K Webster

• I am happily married with 4 great kids.
• I enjoy going on holidays, especially abroad where it's nice and hot!
• I have a staffy dog who is very loving and likes a lot of fuss.

Mrs R Whittaker

• I live at home with my husband and 2 boys.
• We have a pet dog.
• I enjoy going on holidays and love watching the footy.