The Chronicle, Summer 2019

8 ST EDWARD’S CHRONICLE

Celia Hodgson OSE

Lucy Hamblin-Rooke What will you be doing at Teddies from September? I will be HM of Corfe, teaching Physical Education and Head of Netball.  Tell us a bit about your career so far. I’ve taught at Pangbourne College for the last nine years where I was also Head of Girls’ Games for a period. I was an Assistant HM too and for the last three years, I was HM of a girls’ boarding house.  Tell us about your partner. Jack and I have been together for eleven years; he is a tailor and a keen sportsman. At every opportunity, Jack will be supporting Teddies from the side of a pitch! We are very much looking forward to starting a new chapter of our lives together at Teddies. What made you want to work at Teddies? Teddies is a school that I have always approach to education is an ethos that caught my eye - I cannot wait to get stuck in. What are you most looking forward to in your new role? I am really looking forward to getting to know the girls, their parents and the house staff in Corfe. I am passionate about inspiring girls and giving them the support and guidance they need to be the best they can be. What other areas of school life will you be involved in? I will be coaching hockey, netball and tennis. On top of this I will be making sure I support the girls in all areas of the co- curricular programme.  Best advice you’ve ever been given? There are two pieces of advice that I have been given that stand out for me right now: every so often, put yourself out of your comfort zone to experience something new, as you will gain a lot from it; and secondly, find the positives in every situation: your attitude and the way you look at life can have a huge impact on how you lead your life. admired and I couldn’t miss the opportunity when the role of HM became available. The all-round