Learning Partners - Willow Primary Academy

Learning Partner - Acorn

Fiona Fan

Hi, I’m Ms Fan. I have been teaching for 20 years across Gloucestershire and have been at Willow since February 2022. I have a passion for working with EYFS and KS1 children. In my new role as a Learning Partner, I enjoy working with and supporting pupils on a 1 to 1 basis and scaffolding their learning but I especially love interacting with them in Continuous Provision. My favourite subjects are Art, DT, Music and PE as I enjoy being creative! In my spare time, I like going to the theatre and visiting new places with my daughter.

Learning Partner - Acorn

Amy Barnes

Hello, I am Miss Barnes. I currently work with Acorn Class. I enjoy helping the children grow and develop as individuals. I enjoy crocheting in my spare time.

Learning Partner - Ash

Sophie Purveur

My name is Miss Purveur most children call me Miss P as it is easier to say. I have been working at Willow for a number of years. I love reading stories, art and playing with Lego.

Learning Partner - Birch

Louise Cornock

Hi! I’m Miss Cornock and I currently work in Birch Class. I’ve worked here for a number of years, joining in 2017 as an apprentice teaching assistant. I’ve had the pleasure of working across the school with experience in reception and years 1, 2 and 6. In my spare time I enjoy going spending time with my daughter and taking her to the park.

Apprentice Learning Partner - Birch

Lacey-Mae Elliott

Hello, I have just joined Willow Primary Academy and I am looking forward to working here. In my spare time I like to read a variety of books and draw.

Learning Partner - Chestnut

Harriet Pearce

Hi I’m Miss Pearce, I’ve worked here for a few years and I’m currently in Chestnut Class! I’ve had a lot of experience throughout most year groups, especially year 3, 4 and 5. In my free time I love spending time with me friends and family.

Learning Partner - Chestnut

Sophie Johnson

Hi I’m Mrs. Johnson and I have worked at Willow Primary since January 2017. I originally worked in the Piper Centre but have been in Willow for the last a few years. In my spare time I enjoy looking after my children, spending time with my family and walking my dog.

Learning Partner - Elm

Clair Cornwall

Hello, I’m Mrs Cornwall. I am now in my third year a Willow Primary. Although I am currently in KS2, I have previous experience of working in EYFS and KS1. I love spending time with my husband and our 3 boys and enjoy crocheting and playing on my Switch in my spare time.

Learning Partner - Elm

Bridie Webb

Hi, my name is Miss Webb I have been working at willow primary since the start of 2024. I am currently working in Elm class. In my spare time I enjoy visiting new places and exploring.

Learning Partner - Maple

Nichola Smith

Hi I am Mrs Smith, I am a Learning Partner and I work in Maple Class. I enjoy supporting the children especially in developing their reading skills. My hobbies are cooking and playing board games with my family.

Learning Partner - Maple

Dee Kenna

Hi my name is Mrs Kenna, I am a Learning Partner in Maple Class at Willow Academy School and have been at the school for a number of years. I have experience of working in all year groups.

Learning Partner - Oak

Laisha Clarke

Hello. My name is Miss Clarke. I have recently joined Willow as a Learning Partner. I have always wanted to work with primary school children and Willow has given me this amazing opportunity. In my spare time I enjoy reading as well as spending time in the sunshine with my boys and our dogs.

Learning Partner - Oak

Marianna Juhasz-Szuchs

Hi, my name is Marianne Juhasz-Szuchs and I am Learning Partner in Maple Classs nut most children call me Mrs. Juhhasz. I joined, what was Tuffley Primary School in January 2011. Ove rthe 13 years I have worked with all year groups.