We're delighted to introduce Mr Parkes to you, a new member of the Maths team.

• Where did you teach/work before coming to Eggar's?  
Testbourne School, Whitchurch

• First memory of teaching?   
As a student myself at school, helping other students. 

• First impression of Eggar's?   
Relaxed atmosphere, excellent cared-for facilities

• What's the best thing about teaching?   
Students - talking with them and helping them

• What is your favourite food?    
Ripe Wigmore cheese 

• What is your favourite animal and why?  
Cat - knows what it wants and is independent

• When you’re not being a teacher, what do you do?   
Cycle, ski, bake, travel, and play the fiddle.

• What was the last book you read?  
The Salt Path by Raynor Winn

• If you were a tree, what kind would you be and why?  
An Oak - strong and long living.