I was born in Belfast (Ulster Hospital) on 3rd February 1983.

I am the second oldest of 5 children – 3 brothers and 1 sister. I went to school in North Belfast (Belfast Royal Academy) as my dad teaches there, and then I went to Stranmillis College to do the 4 year BEd course (specializing in music). Since qualifying from Stranmillis in 2005, I have worked in a number of different schools as a substitute teacher, and most recently I worked for the Music Service in Derry as an instrumental tutor. I teach the Clarinet and Saxophone privately, and in this last job I taught the flute as well. I enjoy spending time with friends, going to the gym, the cinema, going to concerts etc.