In a slight change of tone, Mr. James interviews a fellow pro (though he's sure most teachers are more professional than he is.)

Teresa Ash is an Associate Headteacher at St. Joseph's in Swindon, a town Mr. James knows well from his training days. Teresa offers some unique insights into her schooldays in the West Midlands and discusses some of the challenges she faced, the issues still affecting schools and how she found her confidence in poetry recitals.

You can follow Teresa on Twitter @The_Ashinator1

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