Fran joined the Physics Department at College in September 2022 having completed the vast majority of her teaching up to that point in lockdowns and socially distanced classrooms. However, it became apparent very quickly that, despite all of this, she was already a fantastic teacher who delivered well planned and engaging lessons with very strong subject knowledge. Her contributions to the Department have been countless, with the highly successful Safe Cracking Elective, running many extension classes and providing us with our daily cryptic crossword to mention just a few.

Outside of the Department Fran’s main role has been as Deputy HsM of Newick House for the last two years. She has shown great care for the pupils in both her tutor group and the House, gone beyond and above what is expected of her in the role and the boys are much the better off because of her guidance. Fran has also made a superb contribution to the choral life of College through her singing with the College and Chamber Choirs. She has been fully dedicated to both choirs, making time to sing every Sunday, even when not on duty. Fran has a fantastic alto voice, and her confidence in leading the section has been of huge benefit to the pupils. She has also been a key member of the DofE team, training the pupils for their Silver Award and enjoying the expeditions in the summer.

Fran is a team player. She is the sort of person that will be the first to offer help when required, always happy to offer advice and support to colleagues who need it and loves a cup of tea! She is a shining star in the Physics Department and will be greatly missed. We wish her the best of luck with her future endeavours.

Matthew Cole