As Headteacher of Buckden CE Primary Academy, Michelle Heather brings over nearly 30 years of experience in education. Beginning her career as a teaching assistant, she then progressed to become a higher-level teaching assistant before taking a year out to do her PGCE so she could return to education as a fully qualified teacher. She worked in a local school before moving to Buckden CE Primary 18 years ago. She was a leading literacy teacher for the local authority and supported schools in promoting the quality of teaching in Literacy.  She progressed to Key Stage leader and became a Deputy Headteacher IN 2014 before becoming the Headteacher in 2023, when the school became the Sponsor School for the ACT Multi-academy Trust. She is passionate about ensuring that the quality of education is at the highest standard for all children. As a school leader, she continually looks for ways to improve the educational offer for all of her pupils through continuous learning and engaging with a network of professional colleagues. Michelle holds a Post Graduate in Primary Specialist Mathematics and has been awarded ATS Accredited Teacher status with the British Dyslexia Association.