Mr Knight - EYFS teacher (Kea Class) Creative Team
Since childhood, I have always had ambitions of becoming a Primary school teacher. I have worked as a Teaching Assistant in Devon for five years but have recently moved down to Cornwall to complete my teacher training.
When I am not teaching, I am often playing sports, at the beach or painting. I think creativity is a core part of learning, and I always reflect this in my teaching.
I feel very grateful to have the opportunity to complete my teacher training and start my ECT year at TMS. I am excited to begin my journey at TMS alongside such a supportive team.
Favourite book as a child: Eat Your Peas by Kes Gray
Miss Grubb - EYFS teacher (Godrevy) Humanities team
I joined the TMS team as a NQT in 2020. I have absolutely loved my first years of teaching, and find myself being inspired daily by the staff and children at TMS!
I would describe myself as a creative, approachable and nurturing practitioner. I always strive to plan my teaching based on the children’s interests, as I believe this is when the optimum learning will take place. I deliver a very practical and ‘hands-on’ approach, because I know children learn best when they are doing! Outside of school, I enjoy reading, baking and exploring the natural scenery of Cornwall!
I am very much looking forward to continuing my journey at TMS, and finding out what the next year has in store, I know it’ll be amazing!
Favourite books as a child: Matilda - Roald Dahl
Favourite book recently read: The Endless Beach- Jenny Colgan
Mrs Lara - Year 1 teacher (Widemouth Bay) & STEM team (maths leader)
I came to TMS as a newly qualified teacher, in 2020, after completing my PGCE in Primary Education at Bath Spa University. I lived in Bath for 4 years, as this is where I also completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology. However, having grown up living in Cornwall, I knew I was always destined to return home.
I have loved my time working at TMS due to the positive feel and sense of community. For the last 3 years, I have had the privilege of working in year 2 and this has brought lots of wonderful memories and fun times. But I am excited to start my next adventure in year 1!
Outside of school, I enjoy walking my dog, baking, going to pilates and playing the guitar.
Favourite books as a child: Room on a Broom
Favourite book recently read: Holes - Louis Sachar
Mrs Brown - Assistant Head - Year 1 teacher (Blisland) - Language & creative team
Having joined Threemilestone School in 1988, over 30 years ago, it’s safe to say I love being a part of the team and am proud to be the longest serving member of staff. Seeing parents who were once children I taught bringing their own children to TMS is extremely rewarding, and I feel lucky to be able to learn of their own successes, whilst developing new relationships with their children.
Being able to help children grow and succeed in their own unique way is what I love most about teaching. I have seen many changes across my years at TMS, but I am always ready and raring for a new challenge! In addition to my teaching role, I have been a member of the Senior Leadership Team since 2005, and I was also part of the Governing Body as a staff representative for many years.
Outside of TMS, I thoroughly enjoy living near the beach and spending time by the sea as much as I can. My family and I are all keen brass banders which takes up a lot of spare time but it's great fun, travelling to many different places, meeting friends and spending time together!
Favourite books as a child: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory- Roald Dahl
Favourite book recently read: Shtum - Jem Lester
Mrs Rail - Year 2 teacher (Retallack) & Humanities team
I came to TMS in 2018 after completing my teaching degree at Plymouth Marjon. I became a teacher after being inspired by my own primary school experience. I loved school and couldn't wait to give children the same fun experiences I had. I absolutely love working at Threemilestone school due to the friendliness and community feel that it brings. Outside of school, I like to visit the beach and go on walks around Cornwall. I am excited to see what other fantastic memories will be made during my TMS career.
Favourite books as a child: Matilda - Roald Dahl
Mrs Beckett - Year 2 teacher (Bedruthan) & STEM team
It was my son Jack who, at the age of three, started me on my journey of becoming a teacher (he was one of those children who couldn’t bear to be left at pre-school and so I helped out and began to work there). Instantly I knew that teaching was going to become my passion. I ran my local pre-school for 10 years before becoming a teacher in 2007 and loved every minute, however my thirst to progress into teaching in primary education grew and so I decided to “go for it” and with the support of my family; a lot of hard work (and some tears) I gained my degree in child and youth studies. For my teacher training year, I was lucky enough to train here at TMS with our very own Mrs Brown and every day I feel blessed to be fulfilling my ambition in our wonderful school. Teaching is everything I hoped it would be and more and whether it be a smile, teaching a wake-and-shake routine, helping a child understand a maths problem or pretending to be one of the three little pigs and getting a laugh, making a difference to your child’s education and life is so important to me. Every child that I have taught has shaped me into the teacher I am today and seeing their smiles and happy, cheery faces every morning makes me proud to be their teacher.
Favourite books as a child: ’The magic faraway tree’ Enid Blyton, read to me at bedtimes
‘Ballet Shoes’ Noel Stretfield, first book I chose for pleasure
Favourite book recently read: Anything by James Patterson
Mr Rowland - Year 3 teacher (Rame) & PE team
I began my teaching journey by volunteering at TMS school as a teenager, after being a pupil here for my early life. The staff here inspired me to fulfil my desire to support children and see them flourish in all aspects. After completing my Bachelor of Education with an SEN specialism at Plymouth University, I have worked in schools across Bristol and Cornwall, honing my skills and furthering the passion for my professional role.
Joining the TMS team feels amazing! Returning to where it all began with experiences to share and the ambition to provide children with the same memorable, broad experiences that I once did. As an early career teacher (ECT), it is important to surround yourself with a supportive and welcoming team, which I have found at this school!
I love teaching because of the ‘little victories’ that you get every single day, whether it may be a challenging maths concept that finally ‘clicks’, a science experiment that helps children take control of their own learning or even a PSHE conversation that helps a child to navigate their friendships.
When I’m not teaching, you can find me in the kitchen or enjoying the weekend football!
Favourite Book as a child: The BFG by Roald Dahl
Mrs Ascroft- Year 3 teacher (St Agnes) Language team
I qualified as a teacher in 2000 in Worcestershire after completing my degree in Sheffield and spending time living and working abroad. I then taught full-time as a year 3/4 class teacher in a small rural primary school in Herefordshire until I got married at the end of 2009. After moving to the Northwest I expanded my teaching skills by working in a wide variety of primary schools as a supply teacher. This led to a year teaching in a specialist class for children with autism, a very worthwhile experience.
After having my own two wonderful boys I took a role as a learning support assistant in a Secondary school for three years. In 2019 we moved to Cornwall, fulfilling a desire we had for many years. Working at Threemilestone School since September 2019 has been a very enjoyable and fulfilling time for me and I feel extremely lucky to be part of such a dynamic team of people, especially the children.
Outside of school, I really enjoy walking and spending time in the beautiful Cornish countryside with my husband and two boys. Although, this does tend to be standing on the side of football pitches cheering them on! I also really enjoy eating out and spending time with my wider family whenever I can.
Mrs Brown -Year 3 teacher (St Agnes)
I starting teaching in 2004 after working in London straight from university and then spending time bringing up my two children. We moved as a family down to Cornwall in January 2020 and in that time, I have been fortunate to work across many different schools in various roles. I absolutely love teaching and have a real passion for ensuring that all children receive a quality education. I also think it is important for children to aspire to be the very best that they can and I feel it is my responsibility to provide them with information on all the amazing and challenging opportunities the world has.
In my personal time, I enjoy keeping fit and healthy by walking my gorgeous little dog, Billie, occasionally running and I go to a local gym. Maths and puzzles are also a passion of mine and I can regularly be seen with either a crossword, sudoku or similar on my knee.
Favourite book as a child – anything by Enid Blyton
Favourite book recently read: The Figurine by Victoria Hislop
Miss Body - Year 4 teacher (Black Rock Class) & Humanities team
Having completed a PGCE with Bath Spa University I joined TMS as an NQT in 2020. I have been lucky enough to work in a range of schools covering every year group from 1-6 which has really allowed me to understand the educational path children are following and how best I can assist.
I aim to provide an honest, positive, nurturing environment where children feel safe and respected. Empowering children with a balanced wealth of knowledge and experiences to support them in gaining the confidence to support their aspirations and beliefs.
Outside of teaching my passion lies in sustainable, eco-living which I try to incorporate to every aspect of my life. I am often found in independent shops and markets or cooking up interesting new recipes with local
produce. Alongside this, I enjoy looking after my physical and mental health through exercise, mindfulness and restorative yoga.
Favourite books as a child: Winnie the Pooh - A.A.Milne
Favourite book recently read: Christopher Robin A.A.Milne
Miss Adams - Year 4 teacher (Arwenack) STEM team
I will be joining TMS heading into my second year of teaching after completing a PGCE at Bath Spa University in 2023. I have spent the last year teaching in a wonderful school in Bristol and also have been fortunate to have taught at a range of schools in Year 2 and Year 5 classes and worked as a 1-1 teaching assistant at my old primary school in Devon where I grew up. It was here that I fell in love with the idea of one day becoming a teacher myself after I was so inspired by my wonderfully passionate and caring teacher. I too want to create an exciting and nurturing environment for every child to learn.
I’ve always felt an attachment to Cornwall. It’s a place soaked in memories of childhood holidays, as well as more recent ones of living in Falmouth during my undergraduate Journalism degree. When I’m not at school, you will most likely find me travelling, exploring and adventuring, with my toes in the sand or on the water paddleboarding or windsurfing.
Miss Bryant -Year 5 teacher (Budock) Creative & Language team
I joined the TMS team in June 2019 after achieving my degree in Primary Education in Bristol. Since then, I have moved around our school quite a bit and have enjoyed working in years 3, 4, 6 and 1. I have absolutely loved my first years of teaching and I feel so lucky to be playing my part in such a passionate and driven team. Over the last four years, I have been busy developing our school's Art & Design curriculum and I thoroughly enjoy seeing our children's creativity flourishing as they move up through our school. Art & Design is a bit of a 'teaching passion' for me, so I am always up for a quick sketchbook chat. It always makes me smile when children from across the school hunt me down to show off an incredible final piece!
There are so many reasons as to why I have fallen in love with teaching, but the main reason is, of course, the children. I have never had a day at Threemilestone without a serious case of 'the giggles' because there is always something to giggle about!
When I'm not teaching, I am usually sitting on the back of a horse or fussing over my extremely spoilt ragdoll cats: Eric and Louie.
Favourite book as a child: The Malory Towers Series, by Enid Blyton
Favourite book recently read: Yellow Face, by R.F. Kuang
Miss Dawe - Year 5 teacher (Devoran) Language team
I am joining the TMS team after achieving my degree in Primary Education with an English specialism at Plymouth University. During this time, I gained experience in schools across the South West, including SEN settings, as well as spending a summer as a teacher in Chile! My dream to become a teacher was inspired by my own love for education, and every day I aim to provide children with the same fun and engaging experiences I had as a child. I have a passion for reading for pleasure and recognise the importance of fostering a reading culture for children, as research shows that multiple cognitive, emotional and social benefits accrue for children who engage in choice-led reading. It always makes me smile when children are eager to share with me the stories they have loved and gotten lost in!
I feel privileged to be a teacher, it is an absolute joy to watch children progress and grow in confidence. When I am not at school, you will find me spending time on my family farm, horse riding or reading whenever I can!
Mrs Jerome-Snell - Assistant Headteacher - Year 6 teacher (St Just) & STEM team
The moment I left my Cornish primary school in 1999, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I qualified as a primary school teacher in 2009 and then began my career in Cornwall. Teaching must be in my blood, as I have lots of teachers in my family.
Being a teacher really is such a special job. Nothing compares to being able to make a difference to a child’s life. As much as the world continues to change, one thing does not. Children will always need an adult that is invested in them and their learning and one that will never give up on them; I would like to think that I am that adult.
When I’m not teaching, I love spending time with my family including my two little daughters, Eva and Thea. I spend most of my weekends running them around to dance classes!
Mr Wake - Y6 teacher (Watergate Bay) & STEM team (maths leader)
Before joining TMS, I studied and worked for 4 years with the goal of becoming a primary school teacher. During that time, I worked in a range of different schools mainstream schools as well as many years working within a special education needs setting associated with challenging behaviours. From my SEN experience, I have worked closely with individuals of all ages with significant emotional challenges and barriers to learning. I have a passion for understanding mental wellbeing and finding the best way to communicate and support children to allow them to achieve their full potential.
I have been working at Threemilestone school for 4 years now and have loved every minute of it! I have met so many incredible children and adults along the way. I love the outdoors and I believe we should encourage children to use it as much as possible, especially with the spectacular surroundings Cornwall has to offer. Having grown up in Cornwall alongside the sea and surf, I have spent many of my previous years travelling across the globe in search of remote surf destinations which has allowed me learn about many diverse cultures and people. From this, I aim to incorporate my authentic world experiences to inspire and motivate children to seek and explore new things. You may even see me on the beach in the summer season working as a lifeguard for the RNLI! If you do, come and say hello!
Mr Hamshar - Year 6 Teacher
I have worked at Threemilestone School for the last six years, as a teaching assistant, higher level teaching assistant and now teaching in Year 6. My previous life was as a civil servant, working in various Departments, including Cabinet Office/Number 10, the Department for Communities and Local Government and the Ministry of Defence.
I love my job, and I have never looked back since making the move into education. I look forward to going to school each day and helping children reach their potential, and love Threemilestone School's sense of community and support.
Jenna Johnston - Reading Leader
In 2011 I began my teacher training at Threemilstone School and was quickly eager to secure a job in such a dedicated, friendly and passionate school. I am very proud to be part of such an extraordinary team who strive to give every child the very best possible start in their school journey. During my time I have enjoyed teaching across EYFS and KS1. Currently I am leading phonics and early reading at the school. There is overwhelming evidence that reading has a significant relationship to children’s life chances. For this reason alone, I am passionate about ensuring our children get the best start in life and leave our school as lifelong readers.
Outside of school you will find me on the beach walking very slowly with my shell collecting daughters, husband and golden retriever, Elsie. We enjoy spending time together as a family doing anything active!
Favourite book as a child: One Snowy Night by Nick Butterworth
Favourite book recently read: The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz by Jeremy Dronfield
Miss Andrew - Maternity leav
My teaching career started in 2014 where I taught PE at Alverton Primary School. I then moved on to teach PE at St Meriadoc Junior School until I found TMS. I have been here for eight years now and I absolutely love it. The pupils make my job worthwhile and I am excited to be starting my first full time teaching role within the classroom. This school is an amazing place to work in, and the children are brilliant - I cannot wait for each year to start!
I have lived in Cornwall all my life and grew up in Penryn. I had many hobbies growing up but the main sports I excelled in are football and table tennis. I played Table Tennis for England U18s in Croatia and was county number 1 for three consecutive years. I played football for County U16s and I manage, coach and play in my own team (Penryn Ladies) which has been running for eight seasons. I also enjoy watching films, going to the beach with my friends and taking care of my two beautiful doggies (dalmation cross spaniel and a coonhound).
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