What other subjects did you study?

Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Music

What did you do immediately after leaving QE?

Degree in Economics at St Andrews University

And what are you doing now?

I train secondary school teachers, support schools in difficult circumstances and teach maths

Are the skills you developed while studying A-level physics helpful in what you're doing now?

Yes. I teach A Level mechanics as part of my maths teaching and often work with school science departments to improve their mathematics skills.

Favourite memory of QE physics?

Dr Kemp’s regular references to Wagner operas

Anything else that you think a 16-year-old thinking of studying physics at QE might want to know?

Physics (and Maths!) are inspiring subjects which provoke thought and produce moments of wonder.