My name is Kerri and I am Miss Kay. Some
interesting facts about me are that my New Year’s Resolution every year
is to try and do 12 new things in the year ahead. I ran the London
Marathon in 2017 and enjoy an active lifestyle. And finally, that I have
converted my car into a Camping Car for solo adventures
around the UK. I like to work hard and play hard and over the last few
years, I have been learning the importance of having a good work life
balance which leads me on to tell you more about Miss Kay.
Miss Kay was created during my time
working with the North Norfolk Railway’s Education Department. It was my
character name for the role I played in the Evacuees Workshops that we
delivered to visiting Schools. I adored bringing my love for drama and
education together and continue to support the department at their
fundraising events throughout the year. Miss Kay became such a big part
of who I am, so I wanted to keep her with me.
I am a Teacher…
I studied Drama in the
Community at Bishop Grosseteste College in Lincoln and graduated in
2006. I worked as a Pupil Specific Support Assistant, in Blakeney,
before returning to BGC in 2008 where I successfully completed a PGCE
the following year. I came back to Norfolk to fulfil my NQT year and
settled into teaching in North Walsham until 2015. Since then I have
dipped in and out of educational settings as a Teacher, a Teaching
Assistant, and a Drama Practitioner. I have provided 1:1 Tutoring and
run a Drama Club. More recently, I have been working as a Supply Teacher
in Fakenham.
I am an Adventurer…
I dabbled with a bit of travelling in 2013
and joined a Trek America tour with a group of strangers who soon became
friends. Together we embarked on a huge adventure travelling across the
Southern States of America. I fell in love with the thrill of exploring
new destinations and discovering hidden treasures. Now, at every
opportunity I can be found out and about, car camping around the UK or
planning my next trip overseas. I have been so lucky to see so many
far-flung places and I still have a bucket list of locations as long as
my left leg that I want to explore!
I am a Business Woman…
It was whilst I was on one of my many
adventures that I decided it would be a great idea to work for myself
and perhaps launch my own business venture. On returning to England, I
founded Miss Kay Tutoring. I successfully tutored a number of children
through various stages of their learning, from improving handwriting and
spellings to Y6 SATs preparation. There is no other feeling like the one
you get from helping other reach their full potential!
In 2020 the whole world
was turned upside down by the implications surrounding the Coronavirus pandemic. Like many other people, I found myself temporarily
in a position where I was unable to move forwards with my business as it
was. When you can’t do what you would normally do, then it’s time to
adapt, change and grow.
That summer I embarked on a slightly
different adventure. Upon seeing an advert pop up on social media, I
joined thousands of people passionate about improving reading and
exposing people to high quality books by becoming an Usborne Partner.
Miss Kay’s Bookstore was established in August 2020 and continues to
grow and flourish.
I am a Fundraiser...
Check out my Community
Book Pledge page.
