Serena was educated at Wispers School, Surrey and went on to Oxford Brookes University to complete a degree in Mathematics and History of Art .
Having worked as a chalet girl in Verbier, Switzerland and later as the chef for Chateau Palmer in Bordeaux, Serena set up her own catering business in London and the Cotswolds.
Whilst bringing up her children, Serena gave mathematics tuition, which led to her career in teaching. She joined Cheltenham College in 2010. Her interests include skiing, sailing, surfing, riding, cooking, art and architecture. She assists with equestrian activities at the College.