Veronica Nejad

- degree in the Study of Religion from Bath Spa University; I have an Iranian father and Norwegian mother and thus have a very different background from many others. I have always been interested to find out the differences in opinions that people hold and why, and I have always believed that if we understand each others backgrounds people may be less prejudiced and maybe be less prepared to go to war and have conflict. Through the years I have had the most amazing teachers who have supported me through my life. I believe I owe my decision to teach to my A level teacher, Miss Collett, who always encouraged me to open my mind and think outside the box. I have always questioned the existence of God,a nd often wondered how I came to be. I love children and they represent the future. I believe that a good education makes better people. Education is the key to success and I would love to have the satisfaction of knowing I passed on some knowledge which may contribute to what will hopefully be a better world.