Meet the Team

Mrs Daly – My role within our dedicated SEND department is Inclusive Manager. In my role I assist in the promotion, direction and oversight of high standards of teaching and learning, pupil achievement and progression through effective provision for pupils with inclusion and SEND needs. I attended Penair School myself, I very much enjoyed the arts and theatre, as an adult that passion has continued. I enjoy our beautiful surroundings here in Cornwall and make the most of our countryside and beach walks with my family.   

Miss Harvey-James – Within our Inclusion Team, my role is the Learning Inclusion Manager, in which I support pupils who may face barriers to learning, ensuring inclusive practice across the school. By working closely with staff, families and external services, my role helps every child feel valued, supported and able to succeed. When in school I loved PE, which is a passion I have bought into my adult life, of which I enjoy paddleboarding, long coastal walk and cycling to name just a few. 

Miss Mackenzie – Hello, I am Miss Mackenzie, a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant and Autism champion with a strong passion to inclusion, pupil wellbeing, and supporting children to achieve their full potential. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family, paddleboarding, and relaxing with a cup of tea in the sun. 

Miss Rideout – My name is Miss Rideout and my role within the school is as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant and Autism champion. I have worked at Penair since 2021. In my role I support young people in various lessons as well as running multiple wellbeing interventions. I help support social interaction and inclusion within the school. Outside of school I enjoy spending time outside with my three horses and four dogs. I often go camping with my two children and enjoy being outside. I like cooking but am better at cooking savoury dishes rather than sweet treats (I prefer eating the sweet treats though). I moved to Cornwall in 2021 from Northamptonshire.   

Mrs Kuzmenko – I’m a proud Ukrainian and mum of three who loves cooking for others and bringing people together. For my wellbeing, I stay active with weekly parkruns and Zumba, which keep me energised. I’m passionate about seeing students grow, and their progress and achievements truly inspire me.

Miss Green – My name is Miss Green, and I support students around the school, helping them feel confident, comfortable, and supported each day. I really enjoy getting to know the students at Penair and being someone they can feel at ease talking to. Outside of school, I’m passionate about fitness and bodybuilding. I enjoy the dedication and positive mindset it brings to both my work and everyday life.

Miss Davis – Hello, my name is Miss Davis,  I’m a Teaching Assistant and I enjoy supporting pupils with their learning and helping them feel happy and confident in school, by being someone they can talk to. In my spare time, I love going for walks on the beach, spending time with friends, and enjoying a really good coffee.

Mr Turner – At Penair school I am here supporting students in lessons, with my favourite lesson being PE. When I was younger, I found school very challenging and I now run a walk and talk intervention that focuses on students who struggle in school and are going through similar experiences I did. In my spare time I like to play football, Kayak, and relax at the beach.

Mr Curry – Hello, my name is Mr Curry and I’m a Teaching Assistant at Penair School. I mainly support students in lessons along with small group and one-to-one interventions. I also help out with Homework Club and Creative Club. In my spare time I enjoy playing computer games, coding, listening to music and visiting gardens.

Mr Fisher – My name is Mr Fisher. I am a Teaching Assistant here at Penair, and I work in the inclusion team. You will often find me in the link or helping students in lessons. I have extensive knowledge and personal experience of Neurodiversity, and I am always happy to chat. I have lots of hobbies such as travelling and going to the beach. I enjoy sports like football, rugby and cricket. I am a skiing enthusiast, and I also enjoy water sports. I love living in Cornwall and working with an amazing team in the inclusion faculty at Penair School.

Mr Coad – I am Mr  Coad, a Teaching Assistant here at Penair. I have been at the school for nearly 18 years. I am the hearing champion and look after students at Penair with a hearing impairment. I run Creative Club on a Friday afternoon. I do Draw and Talk therapy with students, helping students for the past 7 years with their anxieties. I have helped students learn sign language and have supported the school back stage and prompting with the school productions since 2008. My hobbies include writing stories and poetry, walking, listening to music, playing video games and reading and I am a huge fan of Arsenal F.C.