I am an experienced educational leader with a passion for supporting identity development and self-awareness within young people. I qualified as an Art & Design teacher in 2013 with a BA in Art & Design Education, along with a first-class honours in Fine Art Painting. I followed this with an MA in Art Psychotherapy in 2017. I have 8 years teaching experience, in both Primary and Secondary School settings. I have worked in both Irish and UK International schools. Within this time, I have led a large and growing Art & Design department as the Head of Art. I also have varied experiences working in the mental health field, working largely with adolescents and young adults. I am currently an Associate Senior Leader in a large school of over 6000 students, in my role as Advanced Skills Teacher I have successfully implemented a Character Education curriculum which I have designed to meet the bespoke needs of the students in our school. This curriculum continues to grow and improve as it is continuously monitored and adapted as the implementation process progresses. I have presented this action research project in a worldwide educational platform, and I am excited to continue to share this work.