Come and meet the staff at our school!
Head Teacher- Mrs Mandy Barnsley
Office- Mrs C Stephens
Class 1 - Nursery - Mrs V Birks, Mrs P Goodyear & Mrs C Woof
Class 2- YR , Y1 & Y2- Mrs L Brown & Mrs M Barnsley
Class 3- Y3 & 4- Mrs M Robinson, Mr E Cunningham & Mrs M Barnsley
Class 4 - Y5 & 6- Mrs K Carr, Mr E Cunningham & Mrs M Barnsley
Learning support staff- Ms S Ward & Ms L Bonson
Lunchtime staff- Ms S Ward & Ms L Bonson
Cook-in-charge -Mrs K Troughton
SENCO (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator) - Mrs M Barnsley
School Sustainability Lead- Mrs M Barnsley
Meet our teachers.....
Mrs Lorraine Brown
I teach Class 2 and am the Early Years Lead. I am passionate about giving the children the very best start to their school life and education, creating a nurturing, engaging environment where they feel confident, curious, and ready to learn.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time in the garden, going for walks, and relaxing with a good book – especially anything written by Agatha Christie.
Mr Elias Cunningham
My first experience of Crosscrake was spending a placement here as a trainee teacher. When I qualified, I had the fantastic opportunity to return as a class teacher, and I’ve been here ever since.
My favourite thing about Crosscrake is seeing children across the school learning and growing together. It’s a pleasure getting to know each and every one of them. I enjoy teaching a wide range of subjects and supporting children to discover and develop new skills, interests and passions. Some of my favourite subjects are History, Maths and Music.
Outside school, I like playing music, walking and reading. My favourite genres are probably fantasy and adventure stories, as well as historical non-fiction.
Mrs Michelle Robinson
Children constantly amaze me with their curiosity and how quickly they absorb new ideas. I feel privileged to be part of their learning journey.
I have always had a keen interest in nature, and run farming and wildlife educational visits at our farm, which engage children with the natural world. I encourage them to look around and notice the little things, which can often be the most fascinating.
In my spare time, I enjoy painting and crafting, whilst listening to audiobooks about science, history and nature.
Mrs Katy Carr
I have been teaching for many years and I am passionate about helping children reach their potential and grow as individuals.
In my spare time I enjoy being with my family. I like to relax with a good book; get outside in the fresh air: walking, cycling, gardening and wild swimming.
I love the hills, lakes and the sea and plan holidays with this in mind.
Meet our Teaching Assistants.....
Mrs Vicky Birks
After gaining my qualification at Kendal College I spent 2 years nannying in America for a lovely family who I am still in touch with today!
On my return to my hometown of Kendal, I spent several years in private day nurseries working with 0-5 year olds and I also nannied for a couple of local families before having 2 girls of my own. I then got some temporary hours at
Crosscrake which built up into full time and I am still here today!
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family exploring all around, mostly in the UK.
Mrs Charlotte Woof
Miss Lindsey Bonson
I love our community at Crosscrake. Not only the wonderful children, who we get to know so well as they move from nursery to Year 6; but the staff, families, our lovely church community and other volunteers who commit so much of their time to supporting our school.
When I'm not at school I love to be with my family, walking in the lakes or getting into a project.
I really enjoy being able to share stories with my son and reimagining the books I loved as a child. When reading for myself I like a variety of genres, but more recently a historic novel or a mystery.
Miss Sue Ward
My favourite thing about school is teaching phonics. I also like seeing the children play across the age groups at lunchtimes especially when the oldest children look after and play with the new reception children at the start of the academic year.
My interests and hobbies are walking in the Lake District, reading and spending time with my family.
My favourite thing to read is a good crime novel.
Staff Privacy Notice
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