"I think it's very important in this day and age that we have ethnic minority teachers within the profession"

"And it's rewarding - if you like to get something out of a job, it's definitely the way to go if you like working with children."

"You really are a role model for them and I really enjoy that part of the job."

"It's rewarding, worthwhile, challenging, hardworking, but good fun and makes a difference to young people's lives."

"I love teaching and I think it's a brilliant environment to be in every day."

"As a mother of young children, teaching suits me perfectly."