Sonia Burke is the Headteacher at Garden Village Primary Academy and has worked in Education since 1999. Sonia has a wealth of teaching experience across the whole primary phase from Early Years to Year 6 and has been active Senior Leader in a school for many years. Throughout her career, Sonia has been the English leader, leading the teaching and learning of high-quality synthetic phonics, reading and writing, including the associated statutory assessments. In more recent years, Sonia gained the National Award for Special Education Needs and, in her role of the school SENCO and Senior Mental Health Leader, has established an inclusive learning environment for all children. Sonia is a highly passionate leader who wholeheartedly believes in the Garden Village Primary Academy vision: Soaring to Excellence.