I graduated from John Moores University, Liverpool with a degree in Physical Education and Youth Sport/Dance before completing a PGCE in Physical Education at Durham University. I have now been teaching for over 20 years! 11 of those in schools in the North East of England, before I moved to international education; teaching in Thailand, United Arab Emirates and now back to Thailand. I have coached gymnastics, swimming and athletics to National and International level of competition as well as teaching lots of team sports, to a variety of different levels. Dance has always been a subject that I've been very passionate about; teaching GCSE, BTEC and A level Performance Studies whilst in the UK so I feel extremely lucky to be getting the opportunity to work with Julliard at St Andrews.
I am a fair, honest individual who likes to work in a stimulating and ever changing environment. I have the philosophy that a healthy body and healthy mind are interrelated and equally important. I love keeping fit and taking part in a variety of sports. I have played netball for a number of years and love being in a team environment ; swimming helps me relax, scuba diving opens up another world to explore and Zumba/Dance classes are a great way to unwind. I love to travel; experiencing new cultures and new places - mountains or beaches; cities or countryside; the world is there to be explored!
it is a very friendly, welcoming, happy place to be. The days go by so quickly as you are always kept so busy!
"Nikki is firm but fair, open and honest. She likes to have clear boundaries and guidelines in every class that she teaches with high expectations from all students."