ThornboroughInfant School

Mrs. Victoria Endicott

• Favourite book is … The Smartest Giant in Town - Julia Donaldson. I loved reading this to my boys when they were little and it always brought a lump in my throat.  
• Favourite quote is … 'Have courage and be kind' from Cinderella
• Favourite subject in School … Music
• Why did you want to work in Education? I believe children are the best version of adults.  They are excited by everything, live in the moment, love learning new things and are so positive.  It is infectious and so rewarding to be around them.  I believe we can learn as much from children as they can from us.
• What do you love about Thornborough? From the minute I walked into the school I was struck by the lovely warm family atmosphere.  It is so calm and all the children are so happy and engaged and clearly thriving in such a beautiful environment.  All the staff are so happy as well; it is clearly a very special place and I feel very lucky to be part of it.  

Mrs. Emma Maulkerson (Thursday-Friday)

•  Favourite book is … Dogger - Shirley Hughes
• Favourite quote is … 'You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose' - Dr. Zeuss
• Favourite subject in School … Art and Psychology
• Why did you want to work in Education?  To foster children's potential and see them grow into their little personalities!
• What do you love about Thornborough? How you are able to get to know every child (and adult!) in the school. It's like having a big family. 

Mrs. Lucy Okwuadigbo (Monday - Wednesday)

• Favourite book is … Charlotte's Web - E.B.White
• Favourite quote is … 'It always seem impossible, until it's done' - Nelson Mandela
• Favourite subject in School … Technology
• Why did you want to work in Education?  Everyday is different and that is especially true in Early Years!
• What do you love about Thornborough? It's such a small school that we know every child inside out, as individuals.

   Mrs. Gemma Hopkin (Monday - Tuesday)

• Favourite book is … Rabbit and Bear: Rabbit’s Bad Habits by Julian Gough. I love how funny it is – with a grumpy rabbit and a friendly bear as the main characters, it always makes me laugh while sharing a lovely message about friendship.
• Favourite quote is ... “To infinity and beyond!” – It reminds me that learning and imagination have no limits.
• Favourite subject in School ... I’ve always loved maths because it’s like solving puzzles and cracking secret codes – there’s always a fun challenge waiting.
• Why did you want to work in Education? I wanted to work in education because I love helping children discover new things and grow in confidence. Watching their faces light up when something ‘clicks’ is the best feeling in the world.
• What do you love about Thornborough? Thornborough is such a special place. It has a warm, caring community where every child is known and valued. Thornborough celebrates every child’s strengths with kindness and creativity at the heart of everything.

  Mrs. Pattison (Wednesday - Friday)

• Favourite book is … The Bog Baby and Harry Potter
• Favourite quote is ... "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" 
• Favourite subject in School ... English and History
• Why did you want to work in Education? I’ve always loved working with young people and seeing those “lightbulb” moments when something clicks. Being part of their learning journey and helping them grow in confidence is what makes this job so rewarding.
• What do you love about Thornborough? I love the sense of community. It’s a small school with a big heart, where every child is known, valued, and supported. The staff, families, and children all work together to create such a positive, caring atmosphere.

Mrs. Barbara Sutherland (Tuesday - Thursday. Based in Reception)    

• Favourite book is … The Tiger Who Came to Tea - Judith Kerr
• Favourite quote is ... "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again" 
• Favourite subject in School ... Art
• Why did you want to work in Education? It is so rewarding. You get to watch first hand how the children learn and grow in a happy environment you have helped to create. 
• What do you love about Thornborough? Thornborough is such a wonderful school, so warm and friendly. We know a all the children and they know all the staff and volunteers. 

Mrs. Louise Ashby (Based in KS1)

• Favourite book is … Six Dinner Sid - Inga Moore
• Favourite quote is ... "Be yourself. Everyone else is taken" - Oscar Wilde
• Favourite subject in School ... English 
• Why did you want to work in Education? I love working with young people - their enthusiasm is infectious. Plus, working in an infant school makes me feel tall! 
• What do you love about Thornborough? We feel like a big family. 

Miss. Dawn Gibson (Based in Reception and KS1)

• Favourite book is … Where the Crawdads Sing - Delia Owens
• Favourite quote is ... "The whole point of being alive is to evolve into the complete person you were intended to be" - Oprah Winfrey 
• Favourite subject in School ... Art and Textiles
• Why did you want to work in Education? I love seeing the smile on a child's face when they achieve something new for the first time and you've helped them to get there
• What do you love about Thornborough? The wonderful staff and children

Mrs. Jodie Tearle (Lunchtime Supervisor and Cleaner)

• Favourite book is … Any book by Julia Donaldson. I loved reading them to my own children. 
• Favourite quote is ... "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin
• Favourite subject in School ... Art and English
• Why did you want to work in Education? I love working in a school because I love being around young people and watching them grow. It is so rewarding to see them achieve new things. 
• What do you love about Thornborough? I love the warm, friendly welcome I have received from the village and the lovely staff at the school. 

Mrs Sandie Davies (Volunteer - Monday and Friday)

• Favourite book is … Any crime/Thriller
• Favourite quote is ... "To plant a tree is to believe in tomorrow"
• Favourite subject in School ... English and Maths
• Why did you want to work in Education? I love seeing children develop their skills
• What do you love about Thornborough? The whole Village atmosphere! 

Ms Katharine Earley (Volunteer - Monday and Wednesday)

• Favourite book is … The Wind in the Willows – One of many favourite children’s books. This story shines a light on human nature while also providing an entertaining, action-packed tale.
• Favourite quote is … ‘We are all the in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars’ – Oscar Wilde. This reminds us that whatever the situation, we can always hope and dream for better.
• Favourite subject in school … English, French and Italian. As a writer and linguist, I loved reading and writing stories from an early age.
• Why did you want to work in education?... It’s very rewarding being able to share a passion for writing and nature with young children, seeing them learn and developing an interest in the world.
• What do you love about Thornborough?... This is a unique place where children are happy and engaged with school life, learning through play and helping to direct their own journey in education.

Ms Sue Percival and Pixie the Dog (Volunteer with Pixie - Friday)

• Favourite book is … Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress by Dai Sijie
• Favourite quote is …“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken” by Oscar Wilde
• Favourite subject in School …Maths
• Why did you want to work in Education?  To make sure children have
• What do you love about Thornborough? It’s a close knit community which is very dog and people friendly!

Mrs Jennie Smith (Volunteer - Tuesday)

• Favourite book is … Raising Hare - Chloe Dalton
• Favourite quote is … Men talk, women communicate 
• Favourite subject in School … Reading
• Why did you want to work in Education?  Good to see youngsters learn, grow and move on
• What do you love about Thornborough? A unique Infants School in pleasant surroundings - and pleasant staff