Sami has worked in education, primarily as a teacher of English for 12 years. She has worked in 3 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire and has previously been a Head of Faculty and Assistant Headteacher as well as teaching English language and literature to a range of students from years 7 to 13.

Starting as a literacy lead, alongside of being a classroom teacher, Sami has worked through the different stages of leadership in a range of different schools, gaining invaluable experience and expertise in a range of areas from curriculum, literacy, interventions, pastoral support and behaviour. She successfully led a large faculty in English and Media, creating record results in her second year as faculty lead, before embarking on her SLT journey as an Assistant Headteacher, developing reading, literacy and EAL across a whole school and trust.

Sami is passionate about education and sees the impact we can have on our young people by building positive relationships and being a supportive and engaging practitioner. Her previous experience of working in a large trust to develop whole trust reading and literacy practise means she is well equipped to take up the baton at RFS and she is looking forward to being a driving force in her new role as …

Out of school Sami is dedicated to looking after her fitness, knowing full well the link between a healthy body and healthy mind. More often than not you can find her in the gym, out for a run or walking in the countryside.

Sami is excited to return to Rugby where she has previously worked for 4 years. She is keen to become part of the fantastic team that has made RFSS such a huge success and is looking forward to being part of an ambitious, strong and positive team.