Clarity Independent School
"Refreshed learning that changes lives."
Excellence at Clarity!
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* 100% performance in Health and Safety audit March 2025 for 3rd year running!
Debbie Hanson
Head Teacher
In my spare time, I love to walk my dog, PJ in the countryside. He is a golden cocker spaniel, and very mischievous! I have to wear trainers to keep up with him; however, this is good, because he keeps me fit! The only thing is, that he loves to roll and swim around in deep mud and get filthy, so he often comes out as a dark brown / black dog muddy dog with only one clean golden orange tuft of hair on the top of his head! He hates having a bath so this usually involves him being chased round the garden with a hose pipe!
Sharyn Aliara
Deputy Head Teacher
I have a very busy life outside of school. I like to spend lots of quality time with my family and walking my dog, Guinness. I also have a great love of music: listening to music, playing music and going to live music events, as well as singing with a band and also a choir (performing quite recently on BBC radio and BBC tv).
Michelle Gater
SEN Teacher
In my spare time I love to spend time with family, there is nothing I like more than to be surrounded by the people I love, feeding them either roast dinners or barbeques when I can.
I also like to read books, especially in the summer when I can do this outdoors. I love to be in the garden but not really into gardening other than growing vegetables.
Living so close to the sea you will often find me on a nice sunny day taking a long walk along the promenade, usually in a hunt for a nice ice-cream.
Mr Sam Powell
SEN Teacher
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I love playing all sports, most of all football. Another passion I have is listening to, and playing all types of music. I love playing my guitar and usually have music on in the background all the time! I also love spending time with my daughter.
Caroline Cattell
Trainee HLTA English Interventions
I love spending my weekends with my family and many animals (2 dogs and 5 cats). My family loves racing (particularly Formula 1) and we love restoring old cars and motorcycles. I love to curl up with a cup of tea and a good book of an evening and love all things dragon
related. The highlight of my year last year was
getting to meet Sol the fire dragon at school.
Mary Weidner
Business Manager
My favourite thing to do when I am not at work is to look after my garden. I also love to get out in the fresh air and walk. I also love spending lots of time with my family.
Lauren Gray
Office Administrator
When I am not in school I love spending time with my children and family. I just love to be busy.
Miss Louise
Trainee HLTA
In my spare time, I love reading, watching films and going to the cinema. I also love going out with friends to coffee shops and restaurants and going to the gym.
SEN Teacher and English Lead
In my spare time, I enjoy playing my guitar, humming and sketching. I enjoy being out in nature, and looking at animals. Can you see what I found in South Africa, where I used to live before coming to the UK? - yes, I like snakes! I have also held a crocodile in my own hands too! As you can tell, I have many stories to tell...
Mr Richard Clow
SENDCo
In my spare time, I enjoy watching Southend United play football. I have been a fan since I was twelve years old and I have travelled all over the country and even into Europe to support the Blues. I enjoy all sports, particularly football and table tennis. I play badminton with friends once a week at a local sports centre. I love being outdoors and going for long walks and boat rides with my wife and two children. I have a passion for art and music in their various forms. I also enjoy eating out at restaurants with my family.
Steve Hanson Site Manager
In my spare time, I enjoy walking our dog, Pj, and listening to music. I also love travelling and have been to many interesting places around the world.
I have done a variety of careers; including a Performing Artist, Manager of a Shop and a School Photographer!
