Meet the team!

DIRECTOR

I created the Happy Human Project to be everything that I needed as a child. Growing up as a young carer to my brother meant that I learned to put other’s needs before my own, and this made growing up very difficult.

I believe that children deserve to be taught these valuable life skills to know how to take care of themselves, to believe in themselves and to know when to ask for help. If we can empower them with this knowledge, I think the world will be a much better, happier and more resilient place.

You’ll find me teaching at Skyswood, How Wood, Hammond Academy & St Peters

Contact: hello@happyhumanproject.co.uk

COACH

I am so excited to be joining the Happy Human Project and become part of the very valuable work they already do. I was drawn to the project as a parent of a brilliant but very often overwhelmed neurodiverse 9 year old, who has already benefitted from this programme in her school.

I am passionate about supporting young people to be the best version of themselves by equipping them with the many tools they will need to live happy and successful lives. The Happy Human Project does that at a very early age and I look forward to the privilege of being able to increase their work across schools in Hertfordshire to reach more children.

You’ll find me at Camp, Bernard’s Heath and Bridgewater schools

Contact: jo@happyhumanproject.co.uk

COACH

I’m really excited about joining The Happy Human Project team and feel lucky to be able to work with kids in such an important area.

I firmly believe helping our young people to understand their mind and empowering them to manage their emotions is so important to give them the skills to navigate this complex world.

As well as spending time with family and friends, I love spending time outside, especially if I get the opportunity to visit the beach! I can be found outside in pretty much all weathers, when my kids allow!

You’ll find me at Bridgewater and South Hill school

Contact: hello@happyhumanproject.co.uk

COACH

I'm a Dance Movement Psychotherapist, with a background in NHS CAMHS, and I’ve had the privilege of working with children and adults living with various mental health issues. As a parent of two teenagers, I also understand some of the unique challenges children face today.

I wanted to work for the Happy Human Project because I share many of the same values, for example: the importance of understanding how emotions can show up in our bodies; and a love for using play to nurture emotional intelligence.

When I’m not working I like to sing, walk my dog, practice karate with my family and of course, dance!

You’ll find me at Edwinstree Middle School

Contact: debbie.sheringham@gmail.com

COACH

I am so excited and honoured to be jumping on board with the Happy Human Project! In my experience as a primary school teacher, I found myself increasingly looking for support in helping children manage the overwhelming emotions they were facing and becoming independent in using strategies that helped them to be happy and on the path to their full potential.

The Happy Human Project provides exactly this and teaches the value of good mental health from the earliest of ages.

As a mum of two young ladies both at the start of their schooling adventure, I feel so privileged to be a part of a team that is coming alongside some of our young people to help them recognise their worth, value and potential.

Contact: lucy@happyhumanproject.co.uk

COACH

Being a part of the Happy Human Project just seemed like the perfect fit for me.

I have spent the last 10 years of my career working throughout both the education and tech industries - with a particular focus on increasing access to education for neurodiverse young people or those who struggle with their mental health. Armed with a psychology degree from Cardiff University and a huge amount of passion for the fact that learning to understand and manage our emotions as children is key to growing up into happy, confident adults - I can't wait to bring my expertise into primary schools throughout Hertfordshire!

Outside of The Happy Human Project - you'll always find me curled up on the sofa with my cat, Ravioli, with a book or a craft project in my hand.

You’ll find me teaching at Camp and How Wood schools