Helen returned to adult education after a career as a lawyer. She graduated from the RSN Future Tutors programme in 2016. As an RSN tutor Helen has taught day classes, C and D, partnership classes and has been involved in taster sessions for families and schools.

In March 2022 Helen joined the Education Team as Co Programme Manager on the C&D Programme.

Her interests in embroidery are broad. There is nothing quite like finding a new stitch or a new technique! She particularly enjoys raised work and canvas work.