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Hazel Bagworth-Mann - Habs Girls

Hazel Bagworth-Mann

Headmistress, Habs Girls
United Kingdom

Hazel gained her first degree in History at Brunel University London and stayed on to earn her PhD, also in History. She began her career at the Historical Manuscripts Commission and went on to work at the National Archives before joining the North London Collegiate School in 2006. While there, she taught History and held senior roles including Head of Middle School, Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Interim Headmistress.

In 2023, she joined Habs and brought with her a commitment to outstanding teaching and classroom learning. She is interested in helping students to explore their subjects in great depth while instilling a love of learning in an exciting environment. Hazel believes in nurturing the whole person: every student should be well-known and cared for, and equipped to play their part in today’s global community. She says her goal is to enable students to fulfil their potential and be happy and confident in themselves.

Hazel remains fascinated by history, with an interest in early American history, nineteenth-century social history, and the history of girls’ education in England. She also enjoys reading, walking and shopping. She says she was most inspired by her Headmistress and History teacher at the school she attended in Harrow, who encouraged her to think deeply about causation and effect, as well as constantly questioning the evidence. There was a warmth and inclusivity to her classroom which has greatly shaped Hazel’s own teaching practice.