Mrs Lawrence joined Heathlands, as a Year 1 teacher, in September 2024.

Before embarking on a teaching career 20 years ago, she completed a BA Honours Degree in Performing Arts. A love of theatre led her to work with young people on various community theatre projects in London. The joy of working with these young people sparked an intertest in becoming a primary school teacher. 

After completing a PGCE in Primary Education, she moved to Colchester and spent 15 years working in three other Colchester schools teaching in both EYFS and KS1.  Early on in her career she also spent a year travelling across Asia and South America and feels lucky to have spent a month teaching at a bilingual school in Cusco, Peru.

She feels proud to be a teacher and loves working with children. They inspire her so much.

When she is not teaching, She loves to spend time with her family, especially having adventures with her three children. She also enjoys the beach, music and good coffee.