Rhian studied English literature at the University of Wales Swansea and graduated in 1998 with an honours degree. She then completed her Post Graduate Certificate in Education in primary teaching the following year.  In September 1999 Rhian made the move from South Wales to London where she began teaching in a 2-form entry primary school in Barking and Dagenham. During the following years Rhian worked to grow the school into a six-form entry primary school, she became lead teacher of the interim site and supported the opening of the new school building.  In September 2012 Rhian began her National Award for SENCO with the Institute of Education.  This was completed in 2013 and Rhian held the post of SENDCO until September 2019 when she took up the post of Assistant Head - Inclusion. In September 2022 in order to develop her wider knowledge Rhian became Assistant Head - Curriculum team.  After twenty-three years at the school Rhian decided it was time to move on and is delighted to be working with the children and families at Rotherfield Primary School.