Ebanie Xavier-Cope

I have been teaching for a number of years, starting my career as a secondary music teacher.

I did that for five years before deciding to become a primary school teacher. I am now in my seventh year as a primary teacher and I am now in the place where I really enjoy my career. It has been a process and there have been many ups and downs along the way. I am also a school governor for my local secondary school as I believe that it is important to give back and to be a positive role model to the next generation.

I am first generation British and have also been taught about the importance of a good ethic so I work hard – I am the first in my immediate family to be awarded a Masters. I come from a loving Caribbean family who still enjoy spending time together. Family is so important to me because no matter what, they’ll always be there.