Eddie Lawson is a charismatic and inspirational teacher with a genuine passion for the job. Eddie has a natural authority and the pupils know not to cross him, but underneath he's warm and self-deprecating. High in emotional intelligence, Eddie's a natural people person who enjoys the status and reputation of 'Mr Fixit'. His desire to do things by the book soon brings him into conflict with Jack who has a fondness for cutting corners.
He has a down to earth approach to teaching but he's also not afraid of change. He's a strong believer in inclusion, which Waterloo Road is keen to embrace, and an expert on vocational education - believing it can really deliver the goods. Eddie's own experience at school has given him a natural empathy with the 'difficult kids' and he can handle himself in the classroom. Communicating with adolescents is something Eddie does with exceptional skill. Recently divorced, Eddie's single but with the arrival of a new member of staff sparks soon start flying.
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