Name: Geddy Parkinson

Age: 28

Year/subject/school: Physical education, Ladybridge High School

Family: Mum, dad and two sisters

Education: Went to Rivington & Blackrod High School, then to Rivington & Blackrod Sixth Form to do A-levels in PE, maths and physics. Then went to do a sports science degree at Edge Hill before obtaining my teaching qualification

Something readers should know: I’m a season-ticket holder at Liverpool FC and have a strong interest in music and going to gigs

What or who encouraged you to choose teaching as a career? My passion for sport and my PE teachers when I was at school

What has been your most satisfying moment in the classroom? Too many to mention — but all the moments where I’ve made a difference to someone’s school life

What are you looking forward to this year? Going away on my first ski trip with school

What do you enjoy about teaching? Getting young people enthused about sport and pushing them to reach their full potential