Rosie was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2009 and has had an ileostomy since 2012. Since 2012 she has had 6 more operations, all on her abdomen. Throughout this time, she has worked as a primary teacher, taking on many different roles including leadership. Rosie has two children, the eldest of which has additional and medical needs. The combination of her own health journey and that of her son has created a fierce advocate in Rosie. She volunteers for many different roles within her borough, all of which are dedicated to improving the services and communication for parents and families of children and young people with additional needs and working with health professionals to support staff development in how to work with young people with SEND, their families and adults with ostomies.
Rosie is a talented dancer – having danced full time during her teenage years, and teaching dance throughout her twenties, Rosie is a confident performer. She also has background in musical theatre, acting and modelling and her volunteer and teaching roles make her a strong public speaker and communicator.
First and foremost, Rosie likes working with people and doing what she can in her role to improve the experiences of those with different and additional needs, whether that be through representation or advocacy.
Rosie was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2009 and has had an ileostomy since 2012. Since 2012 she has had 6 more operations, all on her abdomen. Throughout this time, she has worked as a primary teacher, taking on many different roles including leadership. Rosie has two children, the eldest of which has additional and medical needs. The combination of her own health journey and that of her son has created a fierce advocate in Rosie. She volunteers for many different roles within her borough, all of which are dedicated to improving the services and communication for parents and families of children and young people with additional needs and working with health professionals to support staff development in how to work with young people with SEND, their families and adults with ostomies.
Rosie is a talented dancer – having danced full time during her teenage years, and teaching dance throughout her twenties, Rosie is a confident performer. She also has background in musical theatre, acting and modelling and her volunteer and teaching roles make her a strong public speaker and communicator.
First and foremost, Rosie likes working with people and doing what she can in her role to improve the experiences of those with different and additional needs, whether that be through representation or advocacy.