Hi! My name is Sharon and I am the Franchise Owner of Hartbeeps Bishop's Stortford, Harlow and Surrounds. I have run Hartbeeps for over 7 years now and we have expanded a lot in that time! I live in Bishop's Stortford with my husband Alex, and my two children, Matthew (10) and Bethany (5).
Having attended Hartbeeps classes with Matthew, I knew just how much it has benefitted both his development and confidence in so many ways. We both had so much fun at Hartbeeps dressing up, singing, dancing and playing imaginatively together. I couldn't wait to find out the fun theme each week and was always inspired by how the session leader brought it to life with a mixture of impressive props, twinkly lights, different fabric, parachutes, loveable puppet characters, bubbles and of course magical and funky music and sound effects. My little girl Bethany loves Hartbeeps just as much and we have recently finished her Hartbeeps journey together of 4 years, which has been rather emotional!
After graduating, I became a Youth Worker and worked in the charity sector, before retraining as a Teacher and subsequently working in local primary schools for 8 years. I have always had a passion for working with children, but as the years have gone on, my clientele has become younger and younger!
As well as planning sessions, cleaning/packing/unpacking props, updating registers, answering enquiries and running the admin associated with the franchise, I also run other activities at The Happy Toadstool, our beautiful permanent bespoke venue in Little Hadham, and pop up to cover the team or lead one of our Baby Rock Cafe special events.
I can't wait to share the Hartbeeps magic with you at a class soon.
Magic sprinkles!
Sharon. x
Hi! I'm Kerrie. I lead Hartbeeps classes at The Happy Toadstool, Little Hadham on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. I trained in performing arts and have a background in Musical Theatre.
I have previously worked in a primary school as a Learning Support Assistant, and have run parties as a Children's Party Entertainer. I also teach singing at a Performing Arts School.
I am Mummy to my two beautiful children, Lani and Kit, and live in Harlow.
I started bringing Kit to Baby Bells, then Baby Beeps and finally Happy House and loved the fun, contemporary nature of the class, plus how interactive they were.
Now I'm pleased to be sharing the fun as a Hartbeeps Imaginator!
Magic sprinkles!
Kerrie x
Hi. I'm Robin….
I lead Hartbeeps classes at The Happy Toadstool in Little Hadham on Mondays.
My background is in music performance, composition and education. I teach music to primary school classes, as well as lead ensembles and teach instrumental lessons at Bishop's Stortford Music Centre. I have previously taught music up to A-level, and played with a number of bands, which involved touring around Europe and supporting shows by Mumford and Sons, Bad Manners, and Rizzle Kicks.
I started working at Hartbeeps after my first daughter attended classes - we loved the crazy rave dancing and singing! I am now Daddy to two little girls and Peggy has enjoyed it as much as Willow did!
I look forward to pulling some shapes with you!
Robin
Hi, I'm Claire!
I live in Sawbridgeworth with my husband Drew, and our 3 year old daughter Sofia. I'm currently training and will be leading my own classes in Sawbridgeworth, Old Harlow and Epping after the October half term!
After studying Theatre at university, I taught English abroad in Thailand, worked as an Estate agent in the City and most recently worked as a children's dance and Zumba teacher, which I loved.
Unfortunately because of COVID I could no longer work but I was blessed to have my daughter during this time and I became a literal stay at home mum. When lockdowns lifted I found Kerrie's Hartbeeps class the very same week. It was a breath of fresh air after a difficult time, and I loved how it allowed me to bond with my daughter in a creative way. Everything felt very safe and professional, but the music, stories and interactive nature of the class were like nothing I had come across before.
Needless to say when the opportunity presented itself to become part of Hartbeeps, I jumped at it, and I'm very happy and excited to share the fun with you as an Imaginator.
Magic Sprinkles,
Claire. x