Monica Chapman taught art for 44 years, 38 of those years in Haling Manor High School, South Croydon. Remaining there for three more years when it became an Academy: She then volunteered at Oasis, Shirley having retired. In 2021 moving to the North East Yorkshire Coast, her students, many of whom had chaotic lives, taught her an immeasurable amount about life and human nature. This led her to pursue writing, as well as art, to reflect on the lessons she learnt. She has two wonderful children of her own. Now living very happily by the sea, where as well as writing, painting, gardening, swimming, walking and spending time with family and friends, volunteering keeps her off the streets!
A Pause for Thought
At 17 years old, Monica Chapman boldly announced during her teacher training college interview, “I don’t really like children.” Not the most promising start for an aspiring teacher. The stony silence that followed made it all the more surprising when, weeks later, she received an acceptance le...
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