My name is Samantha Rivolta and I have been a teacher for over 20 years. I have worked in a range of settings and taken on many roles including being a member of the Senior Leadership Team. I have been a Deputy Head; Head of School; Early Years leader; Newly Qualified Teacher and teaching student mentor. I have also been the English, Phonics and Maths lead. It’s been a very busy time. My passion, however, remains with Early Years and KS1. I thoroughly enjoy working with the younger children as they begin their academic journey. Their enquiring minds and eagerness to learn is very rewarding and I love to see children embracing all the awe and wonder that surrounds them and Monster Phonics fits in perfectly. Monster Phonics was introduced to me in its infancy, and it was clear that the structure, the colours and the characters were going to be a success. The multisensory approach encourages all learners to participate in Phonics sessions where they quickly make the links to become successful readers and writers. I have seen the positive impact Monster Phonics has on results and attitudes to learning. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for the scheme and all it has to offer.
