The former headteacher at Andreas and Bride Primary Schools is moving into a new role as a tutor for Edge Hill University.
Bronwen Udy, who took charge of the split site schools in 2007, will begin work for Edge Hill on 1st January.
Mrs Udy says she will continue to teach in some capacity but she is ready for a new challenge.
She outlines what the future will hold for her:
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