This week, Sharon and Sarah sit down with the brilliant Elaine Mackechnie, known to many as Maths with Mrs Mack - a tutor whose journey out of the classroom has inspired hundreds of teachers to rethink what’s possible.

After 26 years in education, spanning roles from Joint Head of MFL to Head of Year, Head of Key Stage and eventually 2nd in Maths, Elaine found herself pushed, pulled and reshaped by a system that never quite knew what to do with someone who could teach anything. What followed is a story of reinvention, grit, humour and the moment she realised she didn’t need permission to build the career she truly wanted.

In this episode, Elaine shares how she went from languages to maths, from burnout to business owner, and now helps non-specialist teachers become confident GCSE maths tutors through her growing platform:

 👉 Maths with Mrs Mack – https://info.mathswithmrsmack.co.uk/home-348504

It’s honest, uplifting and a reminder that the skills teachers carry run far deeper than a job title.

Happy birthday, Elaine - and thank you for celebrating it with us in true Pit Pony style.

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