Originally from Belfast, Ms Edwards moved to Manchester to complete her teaching practice at Manchester Metropolitan University in 2009. She worked as an Advanced Skills Teacher at a school in Oldham before joining Stretford High School as head of Design and Technology in 2016.

In 2017, Ms Edwards took over the Vocational department, bringing together the subjects of Business, Computing, DT, Engineering and Catering. Ms Edwards has a background working in both the Hospitality and Catering industry as well as in Food Manufacturing and has a Masters in Nutrition and Food Management.

As well as her head of department role, Ms Edwards was appointed to Assistant Headteacher in June 2020 and is responsible for raising the attainment of all students through VENNs and ‘So what next’ meetings.