Following completion of a degree in English Literature and Education Studies at the University of Northampton, Ms Thorn studied for her PGCE at DeMontfort University. She has taught secondary English for the last 20 years and is also an examiner for AQA Language. She joined Pitsford School in September 2021 having previously taught in various schools in Northamptonshire. Outside of school, Ms Thorn enjoys swimming, walking and yoga.