Meet Kibble’s Head of Education, Jackie, who encourages others to give 100% effort in any task they set their mind to. Ambition is an innate part of Jackie’s character and she leads by example as her varied career and personal hobbies show she isn’t afraid of a new challenge. Pupils and colleagues can learn from her in how to step out of their comfort zone and be open-minded to new experiences.
Jackie has decades of experience working in education across different teaching jobs and organisations including Education Scotland. Five years ago, she decided to continue her career at Kibble and joined us as a Deputy Headteacher before progressing to Kibble Head of Education.
The enthusiasm Jackie has for building genuine relationships with pupils and colleagues made her a great fit for our fun educational team. At Kibble, we are dedicated to making learning an enjoyable experience for young people, while maintaining a strong focus on improving academic performance and making sure pupils gain qualifications.
In her own personal time, Jackie’s hobby is mountain climbing. She sets the goal of reaching the peak before preparing mentally for tackling the physical feat and organising her clothing and equipment accordingly. Careful consideration and thoughtful planning go into the undertaking as she acknowledges she must plan ahead to overcome challenges and show resilience. The same mindset is applied to her leadership role. Jackie shows both pupils and colleagues the importance of goal-setting and taking the time to realise your ambition before giving it your best attempt. Only by taking a chance and striving towards your aspirations can you grow and fulfil potential.
Jackie’s adventurous side lets her wholeheartedly join in with any new learning experience. She enthusiastically leads by example, showing young learners challenges can be fun whether it is taking the time to get involved with the weekly Zumba class, being the first to volunteer to take part in the school panto or go sailing with the Ocean Youth Trust.
Jackie shares: “The pupils come first, and we have to adapt everything we know in a way that encourages them to want to learn. Yes, that means teachers taking part in the school panto is mandatory.”
Overall, Jackie believes in being yourself. Only by letting your personality shine and drawing from your own lived experiences can you form trusting connections and find dynamic and vibrant ways to spark an interest in learning.
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