How well do you know the members of the Barrow Hills team? There may be lots of familiar faces, but particularly at the moment, with no bacon butties, no BHCC events and ‘drop and go’ in the car park, we thought you might like to get to know us better. This week… Mrs Emmett
By Luke (8G)
How did you become a librarian and is your job tougher than it seems?
“I did a course ten years ago at the Helen Arkell Centre to become a teaching assistant specialising in Special Educational Needs like dyslexia, and after being a TA in the Prep department since 2012, I then became the Librarian about a year ago. This is my dream job.
There is nothing bad about my job but the worst part of being a librarian at Barrow Hills is Monday mornings in winter when it is very cold in the Library! However, the best part is during the lunch time sessions when lots of children are in the library having fun, reading and playing board games together.”
Did you know that Mrs Emmett has a modern orange Mini and a 48 year old white Mini too?
Another interesting fact about Mrs Emmett is that she has four children, three step-children and a dog named Bert, and her favourite holiday destination is Spain!
If you could have dinner with any three people in history who they would be?
“Maggie Thatcher because she was a great female leader and decision maker at her time, Anne Frank because she was a great writer and so brave and Alex Danson who is an inspirational hockey player and motivational speaker.”
Describe yourself in three words:
“Organised, realistic and loyal. My favourite subjects at school were history and games, specifically hockey.”
What is your favourite book of all time?
“That is a very, very difficult question as I love reading so much. A truly good book is one that stays with you long after you have finished, so it would have to be The Silver Sword by Ian Serrelier.”