A member of The Two Counties Trust was recently celebrated as a ‘Twinkl Teaching Hero’ by both her school peers and ‘The Leaders Team’ organisation for the ‘incredible difference they make to students and families every day’.
When Miss Sneath arrived to work at Friesland School one September morning, she had no idea that she had been nominated as one of the first ever ‘Twinkl Teaching Heroes’ presented by ‘The Leaders Team’, a division of Twinkl, a digital EdTech firm and Educational Publisher. As well as being presented with a personalised award, The Leaders Team also presented Miss Sneath with a new iPad, hampers from Cadbury and Fortnum & Mason as well as a new Twinkl branded planner.
Miss Sneath’s original nomination was provided by Friesland School Assistant Headteacher Mrs Kenworthy and was backed up by her colleagues in the pastoral team. The opening paragraph of the nomination gave a glowing account of Miss Sneath’s commitment to the students of Friesland School.
‘Miss Sneath is the very definition of a Brilliant Educator. As our Student Welfare Officer, she goes far beyond the expectations of her role, transforming the lives of some of our most vulnerable children and families through her compassion, dedication and unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child has the support that they need to thrive’.
Miss Sneath provided a comment after being surprised with the presentation: ‘Honestly, I still feel blown away to have won the award. You don’t come into education for awards. You do it because you care. About the young people, the families and the tiny wins that no one else sees. As well as the big moments that make you stop and think, this is why we do it. I am simply just doing my job.
Despite this award having my name on it, it is very much a team effort and is for us all. We show up every day, we lift each other, fight the hard battles. We celebrate the small victories and never stop believing in what we’re trying to achieve together, enhancing every young person’s life choices’.
Everyone at TTCT would like to extend their congratulations to Miss Sneath on a tremendous achievement. It is always wonderful to be recognised at work for your accomplishments this is even more special to be recognised by an external organisation at the request of colleagues. The work of all our pastoral teams across the Trust is incredibly important towards supporting our children and preparing them for the world.
