Meet the Team

Founder of Number Train

Hi, my name is Annette Peterson and I am the founder of Number Train.
Originally from Coventry, I first came to Leeds to study Maths and Management at Leeds University back in 1996. 

Following my graduation in 1999, I trained to be a primary school teacher at Warwick University and went on to teach hundreds of children across the primary age-range in three outstanding primary schools. 

After teaching for a many years in Coventry and Brixton, I ventured back to Leeds and became a Maths Coordinator before starting a family in 2011.  

I am now the proud mother of two gorgeous boys, aged 11 and 13, who keep me busy and entertained.

I deliver classes in Horsforth, Leeds and the surrounding areas. For a full list of times and locations, please visit the Train Timetable.

Number Train Driver – North East Leeds

Hi, my name is Becky Rossiter and I am the driver of Number Train for North East Leeds.

Before driving the Number Train, I attended as a parent with my own children who are now in Year 4, Year 2 and Year 1.

Originally from Sheffield, I came to Leeds to study Primary Education at Leeds Beckett University in 2005. 

After graduating in 2009, I worked as a primary school teacher in East Leeds working across Early Years and Key Stage One until 2021 when I left to spend more time with my own children.

I joined the Number Train team as a driver in Jan 2022 and I love it!! It allows me to enjoy the best bits of teaching in such a fun way and it works around my own family.

I deliver classes in the Headingley, Meanwood, Weetwood, Roundhay and Oakwood areas of Leeds. For a full list of times and locations, please visit the Train Timetable.

Number Train Driver – Wetherby and South Harrogate area

Hi, my name is Rachel Carr and I am the driver of Number Train for Wetherby and South Harrogate area.

I grew up and lived in Moortown, North Leeds, until I left in 2002 to study Primary Education at Sheffield Hallam University.

After graduating, I returned to live in North Leeds and worked at the same Primary School in South Leeds, for 19 years, teaching a range of year groups from Year 1 to Year 6.

Before driving the Number Train, I attended Annette’s classes as a parent, with the youngest of my 3 daughters. Once she started school, I was thrilled to join the Number Train team as a class leader, in November 2022.

I deliver classes in Collingham, Wetherby and South Harrogate with more classes coming soon! For a full list of current times and locations, please visit the Train Timetable.

Number Train Driver – Otley and Ilkley areas

Hi, my name is Cathryn Smith and I am the driver of Number Train for Otley, Ilkley and surrounding areas.

I grew up locally in Otley, before moving to Horsforth where I now live with my partner and two train-mad boys aged 9 and 6!

I worked for many years as a nursery nurse in Ilkley, before training as a primary school teacher at Leeds Beckett University, specialising in Early Years.

After graduating in 2011, I worked across Early Years until 2021, before leaving to spend time with my children, which is when I discovered Number Train, attending classes with my youngest!

After my youngest child went to school I decided I wasn’t ready to leave our favourite preschool group and decided to come on board and drive the Number Train myself, my own children can’t believe it! I really am living my best life!

I deliver classes in Burley-in-Wharfedale, Otley and Yeadon with more classes starting soon. For a full list of current times and locations, please visit the Train Timetable.

Number Train Driver – North Bradford

Hi, my name is Jessica Mulholland, and I am thrilled to become the future driver of Number Train for North Bradford. 

Originally from Greater Manchester, I moved to Leeds in 2005 to study Primary Education at Leeds Beckett University, graduating in 2009. Over the years, I’ve loved my work as a primary school teacher across Bradford and Leeds, teaching Early Years, Key Stage One, and Key Stage Two. My connection with Number Train began as a parent, attending classes with my sons and watching them thrive.

Joining the Number Train team feels like the perfect next step, and I can’t wait to bring these fun, dynamic sessions to families in North Bradford! For further information on upcoming classes, please click here.