HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INVOLVED WITH PORTLAND NURSERIES?
I joined when the late Rosemary Murphy just owned the one nursery in 1993. It was in the house Rosemary lived in, so it naturally felt very homely. I immediately felt I’d found a place with children at its heart, and that was very much true of Rosemary, who was a very inspiring lady who always strived for the best. Now her children have taken over and It has been a real journey with the family, watching them grow to four nurseries.
WHAT HAVE YOU BROUGHT TO YOUR ROLE?
Through the years I’ve worked with all ages. Now some of those children are bringing their own babies to us. I’ve been encouraged to further my own development and step out of my comfort zone a lot, such as going for training on outdoor learning. I like to get out and work with the community as much as possible, for example arranging a nativity play we put on at the local church for charity. I also do role-modelling.
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