Jo has lived in Medway with her husband since the 1990s. She has over 30 years teaching experience, is a school governor at two successful schools and Vice Chair at Victory Academy.

Jo has four children, two of whom attended Victory Academy. As a ward councillor Jo will use all her abilities and experience to fight for people locally to enhance and develop a sense of community and social justice. Jo understands and wants to address the local issues as housing, crime, fly tipping and pot holes. She also has a particular interest in supporting our vulnerable community in the fight against loneliness.