Early life: I grew up in North Cornelly, and trained as a teacher in Hull.

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Career: For 38 years I taught in primary schools and specialist provision in Merthyr, Cardiff and Caerphilly. My additional roles included Forest School Practitioner, rugby coach and teaching children to grow fruit and vegetables. I also worked with children who were unable to attend school for a variety of reasons.

Personal interests: I have campaigned to protect green spaces from ill- judged developments in Cardiff. More recently I have participated in regular beach cleaning in Porthcawl. I volunteer in an ethical goods shop.

Recent life changes: I moved from Cardiff to Porthcawl, having retired from teaching last year

Political stance: I have been a member of the Green Party for years, and I am now in a position to devote my time to focus on protecting what is important to me. Our schools and our NHS are understaffed and in crisis. Our land, our food supplies and our waterways are in need of substantial attention and investment. We must act now as a community to save our planet for our future generations.

By electing the first Wales Green Party Member of Parliament to Westminster Bridgend will send a loud, clear message both to Westminster and to the Senedd. Enough is enough. Protecting our planet is our priority