Governors

I joined Cranbourne in 1991 after working at two other Hertfordshire schools and have been here ever since!

After a five year stint as deputy head I became headteacher in January 2008. I have an absolute passion for helping children reach the highest possible standards in their learning, and for broadening their horizons by giving them experiences they may not get outside school. I have supported other schools as consultant deputy and executive headteacher, and mentor new headteachers as a Herts Professional Partner. I sit on the board of HABS (our local Family Support Workers), am Chair of the local consortium of schools and sit on Primary Heads' Forum which represents all headteachers in Hertfordshire. I am a Founding Fellow of the Chartered College of Teaching. I am a member of the senior leadership team of The Hoddesdon School Trust. Outside of school I love spending time with friends and family.

I started as a co-opted governor at Cranbourne in 2014, moving to staff governor in 2016 with SEND, Pupil Premium and RRSA as my areas of responsibility.

I am now SEND/RRSA governor. I have a special interest in SEND, particularly in the areas of autism and ADHD. I have worked with children on the autistic spectrum for over 11 years and am school Autism and Communication lead. I have three children, a husband and two grandchildren. I thoroughly enjoy being a governor and having an important role maintaining the provision and outcomes for the children in the school.

I've been a Governor at Cranbourne for 20 years, and am currently the Chair of the Local Governing Body with health and safety as an additional responsibility and a ken interest in diversity and inclusion.

I am also Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Hoddesdon School Trust, serving on several committees including Education, Risk and Audit, and Personnel and Pay.

I am a retired civil servant after almost 40 years service working on major infrastructure projects in and around London. I was awarded the Order of British Empire Medal in the 2018 Queen's New Year Honours, for work in the community and the environment.

Both of my children, now adults, attended Cranbourne from nursery through to year 6, giving them an excellent start to their secondary education at John Warner. I still get a great buzz from being part of the school team, seeing children reach their fullest potential as young people in our community.

I became a Parent governor in December 2013. My daughter has now moved on from Cranbourne to John Warner.

I am link governor for the Sports Premium and staff training. I have worked in education for over 8 years as a research professional and also as a coach. As a governor, I am keen in all aspects of learning together with foreign languages that will help children enjoy their education and will help them progress further.

I have been a Parent Governor at Cranbourne since November 2018 and have one child in year 6 and one in year 1.

I work for Hertfordshire County Council in the Environment and Infrastructure Directorate, on Procurement and Contract Management projects. Previously I have been involved in young people’s organisations as a sports coach and youth leader. Now as a parent I am interested in how the strategic and financial management of the school affects the day to day experience and learning for the children at Cranbourne. I am also on the Friends of Cranbourne School (FOCS) committee.

I became a Parent Governor in November 2018 and have one daughter at the School.

I have 10 years experience of working in higher education, having previously held positions as Programme Manager and Head of Drama Administration at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. I am also a qualified Swimming Instructor, teaching children between the ages of 4-11. In both fields, I have seen pupils progress and develop which has been hugely rewarding and I therefore have an obvious interest in maintaining high educational standards in order for children to achieve the required expectations. 

I have been a governor at Cranbourne since November 2021.

As a parent I am very invested in every child being able to explore and fulfil their potential. I have a particular interest in diversity and inclusivity. I am aware that when the standards of education are elevated for every child great things can be achieved. I look forward to seeing Cranbourne build on a strong foundation.

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