Yvonne Hartlebury

- degree in English Literature and Psychology from Liverpool Hope University I am 39 years old and have lived since a child in a very affluent, white, middle class town. I am the youngest of four children, and although my family was quite dysfunctional my Mum always maintained a great sense of continuity making sure we attended a good RC High School. I loved school, particularly music, which I did well at. Academically however, I was not too successful and my confidence was always lacking. I had an interest in many things, was involved in youth work with my parish, and I stuck with music. In 1990, I qualified as a BTec nursery Nurse and worked in schools and childcare for 18 years. In 2002 I decided that I could achieve my degree and studies at Hope part time in order to get it. I worked whilst I studied. I always wanted to teach but in the last couple of years, perhaps as a result of my own faith, I decided I would love to teach RE. so here I am. It is hard work but I love it!