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Here are the finalists for the Pride of Cumbria 2025 Education Hero or Team
The Pride of Cumbria 2025 Awards are set to recognise an Education Hero or Team of the Year who work in the education sector.
They will be honoured at the event to be held on Wednesday, June 18 at the Greenhill Hotel, Wigton
They will have provided outstanding support for their pupils, demonstrated real creativity to deliver learning experiences and inspired youngsters and colleagues with their resilience and Hemingway
Lisa Hemingway (Image: Supplied) Lisa Hemingway is the Headteacher at St Bridget's CofE Primary School in Brigham, working tirelessly for the school and the children, she goes above and beyond.
Her nominator said: "If there is a fancy dress event, Lisa is always in full costume and she congratulates the children on their costumes. The children in the school love Lisa and they are kind to each other, they look after each other and they are a joy to be around. Lisa puts the children at the centre of everything.
"Lisa sees the children for who they are and she has a holistic approach to their development. We are so very lucky to have her as our headteacher."
Ellie Huggon and Robyn Hodgson
Ellie Huggon and Robyn Hodgson (Image: Supplied) Ellie Huggon and Robyn Hodgson teach at James Rennie School in Carlisle, working tirelessly for the well being of disabled children.
Their nominator said: "Ellie and Robyn are just superstars , the past few years have been difficult, being a single parent of two I couldn't of got through it without them.
"We all know James Rennie School is fantastic and all staff are great but these two just go that extra mile. They are not just TAs and PAs from school, they are friends now."
Amy Harvey
Amy Harvey (Image: Supplied) Amy Harvey is a teacher and headteacher at High Hesket Primary School 'inspiring and leading in her field'.
Her nominator said: "Mrs Harvey is an amazing headteacher who goes above and beyond for her pupils and staff.
"The wellbeing of both her pupils and staff is always at the forefront of her work. Her own teaching skills are exceptional.
"I've watched her grow from a class teacher to an inspiring Headteacher."
