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Teacher Profile - Mrs Derrick
Name: Mrs Derrick
Role: Headteacher and CEO
Subject: Business and Economics
Favourite Book: I love biographies. Richard Branson is a hot favourite – The Virgin Way. It really does sum up what has made him successful in business.
Film: Favourite Rom Com - Love Actually, Notting Hill. I cannot choose between the two. I love musicals, so it has to be ‘Les Miserables’. Dead Poet’s Society is close though; it’s teaching link makes it high on the list!
Hobbies: Cooking – I love entertaining! Running, Travelling
Favourite Food: Raspberries, but anything with lemon or coffee would be a close favourite.
Favourite Holiday destination: France. I love Provence – the people, the scenery, the food and the wine.
If you had not become a teacher what job would you like to do? I would like to have been a successful entrepreneur.
What is the most challenging thing you have achieved? Workwise, working with such a big multimillion pound budget and ensuring that it balances! Personally, taking the plunge when abseiling and bringing up two daughters! All of which I have loved!
Why did you become a teacher? My best friend was going to do Teacher Training and I thought ‘that might be a good idea’! I really liked the thought of sharing my passion for Business and Design.