Governors' Information

I have been at Lingfield for nearly 15 years starting as Early Years leader in Reception before moving into senior leadership. I have taught in three schools across Kent, Surrey and Croydon. I have a passion for using evidence informed practice in the classroom and making learning memorable. I have two children, Izzy and Finn, and love gardening, eating delicious food and going to the gym - sometimes!

I am currently the SENCO at Lingfield Primary School having worked here for 17 years in various roles from Class Teacher for Year 1 through to Year 6 to Specialist Art Teacher. I have an interest in inclusion  - promoting equal opportunities and access to education for all students. I have two children who have now both moved on from Lingfield Primary School into secondary education. I enjoy walking my dog, cooking, reading and travelling.

I am the Managing Director of Lean Consulting and my firm specialises in continuous improvement and operational excellence for firms throughout the UK and Europe. I have 4 boys who are all, or have been, students at the school. I’m passionate about the success of the school and delighted to be serving as a Governor.

My professional life was spent in Wales, teaching English to G.C.S.E. level. I was also a Head of Year in a large comprehensive school which meant that I monitored the academic progress as well as overseeing the pastoral needs of the pupils in my year group. I belong to a number of organisations in the area and enjoy many aspects of the Arts. I am a volunteer at Lingfield Primary School; listening to children read. My grandson is a pupil at the school.

I have a child in Y5 and another one in Y1. Following an early career in biology and finance, I have worked in education for over 20 years. I have worked as a Head of Year, SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher before moving to Deputy Headteacher and Designated Safeguarding Lead at a secondary comprehensive. In April of 2021, I became Principal at Carew Academy, a school for students with moderate learning difficulties. In my spare time, I enjoy sports, bushcraft and running woodland skills courses for students with behavioural difficulties.

I have worked for London Ambulance Service NHS Trust for nearly 30 years and currently Assistant Director of Operations.  I have extensive senior experience in operations management, HR (including recruitment) and people management as well as being a strategic commander for the Trust.

I have a daughter in Year 4 and another in Reception. I also have 2 older daughters who are beyond school age.

I believe strongly in ensuring everyone has opportunities to thrive in an environment that nurtures and encourages and as a Governor i will do my best to support Lingfield to make sure that continues to happen.

I am the local vicar and have been in Lingfield since 2021. I have been involved in childrens and youth work across a number of Churches and I regularly go into school to lead assemblies as well as leading the Lingfield Youth Hub which meets at the school on a Wednesday. Part of my role as a governor is to ensure that parents, staff and children have a voice and I am passionate about facilitating this and helping Lingfield Primary continue to be such a wonderful place for all children to attend.

I am an Area Manager for a supermarket retailer with stores in the surrounding communities. I have a son who is currently in Nursery at Lingfield school with another on the way. I am passionate about working with and supporting the school to ensure that the children have, along side the fantastic teaching they receive, gives the best foundation for future success.