Mrs Heather Cavanagh

Heather Cavanagh 1 10

After careers with HM Custom and Excise and the Ministry of Defence Heather trained as a teacher at Christ Church University. She began her teaching career at Dover College and gained her first headship in her third year of teaching.

Heather has led the Prep School through an Excellent inspection grading and more recently has led on the development of the computing and robotics curriculum. Heather is passionate about the natural world and the positive effect it can have on a young person’s development. In addition to her role at the school, Heather is undertaking a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership.

She is an active outdoor education practitioner and Mountain Leader. She has led numerous expeditions around the world including in the Arctic Circle.

 

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