SUN Staff (ID 1086)

• Miss Melissa Kennedy
  Headteacher
  Miss Melissa Kennedy

  I am approaching my 4th year at S.U.N School having previously been Assistant Head for 8 years at another local church school. Before becoming a teacher in my 30s, I was an Area Marketing Manager for a magazine company – very different from my true vocation. I have 2 grown up children, one of whom has followed my footsteps into teaching, 2 cats and a rescue dog called Margo, who definitely keep me on my toes. I enjoy playing netball, anything ‘art' and I love a good crime drama!
  It is a privilege to work in such a wonderful school with the staff, children and governors who make my job a joy.

• Mrs Sue Peopall
  Assistant Headteacher
  Mrs Sue Peopall

  I have been teaching for over twenty years and I am as passionate about my job today as I was all those years ago! I have two grown-up daughters who both live in London and a very mischievous three-year-old cockapoo, who has filled the empty nest! I love travelling and walking in my spare time. I am so looking forward to starting my fourth year at SUN in Year 6! It is a real privilege to work with the older children and watch them thrive and grow as they take on various responsibilities within the school. I'm excited to share all the exciting topics, opportunities and trips we have planned and can't wait to see all the wonderful learning the children will achieve.

• Mrs Vicki Wade
  Teacher
  Mrs Vicki Wade

  I have been at S.U.N for 8 years. My favourite sport is swimming, I am also a swimming teacher, and I enjoy pilates. I like reading, walking my dog and spending time with my family.

• Miss Rosanna Walker
  Teacher
  Miss Rosanna Walker

  Some info about me - I have been working in schools for the last 17years but this is my first year as a qualified teacher. For 5 years I ran my own business Debutots providing story and drama classes to nurseries and pre schools which is why I love the theatre and telling stories. I have 2 boys (16 and 10) and one of them is a massive Man city fan which then makes me a Man city fan. I have 2 cats and I really don't like mice and once got trapped in my lounge because my cat brought a mouse in and I was so scared I locked myself in the lounge until someone could rescue me from the mouse in my house!.

• Mrs Vicky Lucas
  Teacher
  Mrs Vicky Lucas

  I've been working at S.U.N since June this year and I am really enjoying spending time with all the lovely SUN family! I have worked in primary schools since 2013, first as a TA, then an ELSA, HLTA before finally embarking on teaching! In a previous life, I have been a waitress, cafe manager, business travel agent and a board-level Executive assistant in the telecom Industry so you could say I am a Jack of all trades! I am mum to two teenagers (16 & 18) who these days love nothing more than avoiding my husband and I to spend all their time in their rooms on social media! I am an avid reader of all things fiction (particularly historical) and I have to read every night before bed to help me sleep! I also love going to the theatre which I try and do at least once a month! I don't enjoy exercising so I hope the children make me

• Miss Abigail Ryan
  SENDCo
  Miss Abigail Ryan

  I am Miss Ryan, S.U.N school SENCO. I mostly work at S.U.N on Thursdays and I really enjoy my time at SUN. At home I have 2 children and 2 pets and we enjoy long walks in the countryside together. My son and I sometimes play games together on his PS5. My daughter and I love swimming together. Reading and crocheting are hobbies I do on my own. I have been working in schools since 1999!

• Mrs Karen Brown
  Teaching Assistant & ELSA
  Mrs Karen Brown

  Hello, my name is Karen Brown, I have worked at this lovely school for 24 years as a teaching assistant. I am also an HLTA which means I can cover classes and the school's ELSA, both of which I love doing. My hobbies mainly involve crafting, in particular crochet and embroidery, I recently crocheted a blanket for my grandson.

• Mrs Roz La Fevre
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Roz La Fevre

  I've love working at S.U.N School and have been a teaching assistant here since September 2022. I am addicted to researching family histories, and love a mystery including escape rooms. I enjoy the outdoors, crafts, drama and dance. Shotokan Karate, Ballroom dancing, British Sign language stage 1, Non-violent communication and Poi spinning are just a few of the things I've learned over the years. I am currently trying to learn French, ukelele and wood carving. I love working with the children and am thrilled when they succeed in making progress with something they have found tricky.

• Mrs Natalie Clayton
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Natalie Clayton

  I have been at S.U.N for 8 years, as a TA. I run after school club 2 days a week. I have 3 children and we enjoy going for walks and spending time with my family in Cornwall. My favourite food is pizza, and my treat to myself is going to Nirvana Spa.

• Mrs Natasha Wyatt
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Natasha Wyatt

  My name is Mrs Wyatt I have worked at S.U.N school for 2 years. I currently spend the first half of the week in Ash and the second half of the week is a mix of Acorn and Oak. I have 2 boys that also attend the school. Out of school I enjoy spending time with my children and walking our dog Reggie.

• Mrs Christina Smith
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Christina Smith

  My name is Mrs Smith and I have worked at S.U.N school for 6 years. I am currently working as a1-2-1 support for a child in Ash class, which I really enjoy.

• Mrs Carla Allum
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Carla Allum

  My name is Mrs Allum. I have a son in year 6 but have been a parent at S.U.N for 9 years. I'm Ash class TA. I'm really looking forward to getting to know all the children in Ash Class.

• Mrs Ashleigh Moore
  Teaching Assistant
  Mrs Ashleigh Moore

  I started with S.U.N at the beginning of this school year after moving to Burghfield with my husband 4 children and 2 dogs. I will be working with Acorn and Oak, I enjoy reading and walking in the woods with my family and dogs. I am not very keen on bugs but the children love to give them too me.

• Miss Amanda Nelson
  Teaching Assistant
  Miss Amanda Nelson

  I'm Miss Nelson, this is my second year at S.U.N school. I mainly work in Oak class but I have the pleasure of working across all classes. I have 2 children and a dog (who I treat as my 3rd child) Out of school I spend a lot of time with my children and dog adventuring around the woods on walks.

• Mrs Stacey King
  School Business Manager
  Mrs Stacey King

  I have been at S.U.N as the School Business Manager since October 2023 and the unpredictability of my job still has me guessing what I will face each day when I arrive at School. I live in Burghfield with my husband and 2 children. I love baking but you're more likely to find me at my son's football matches on a weekend.

• Mrs Julie Wood
  Administration Officer
  Mrs Julie Wood

  I have now completed my first year here and I really enjoy working in the office. I am enjoying getting to know all the children and the parents. The chaotic interruptions and challenges of the office keeps me on my toes. I have a son in year 1 who often decides sleep is over-rated so please feel free to bring me chocolate to get me through the day!