After a long and successful career as a dancer, Jo Poynter began volunteering at Oasis and was subsequently employed in an Administration Assistant role.
After seeing how the traditional education system had given up on the young people at Oasis, she knew something had to be done.
Undeterred by her lack of qualifications or teaching experience, she enrolled at university and undertook a 3-year teaching degree. Following graduation Jo worked with Oasis management to establishe the Oasis school.
Jo is a truly inspirational character, who plays an invaluable role in the education of those who pass through the Oasis school.
Jo is the visionary behind the Oasis school.
