Christina has a background in school improvement, championing ambitious outcomes for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners. She is a Designated Safeguarding Lead, SENDCO and Specialist Teacher. Christina is involved various networks across the North-East and nationally.

River Tees Multi-Academy Trust is a specialist Trust based in the North-East of England. Learners attend the Trust’s five academies because of their Special Educational Needs, health conditions, because of permanent exclusion or to undertake specialist assessment and transition programmes. The Trust provides for learners aged 5 to 19 across our settings.

Christina has a strong interest in ensuring that all learners can access safe, high-quality inclusive education regardless of their circumstances. The Trust works closely with parents, carers, families and their local communities to promote civic participation.