I have lived in Fleet with my wife since 2022. After living in London for the previous 10 years, we have enjoyed becoming part of the local community and participating in various events throughout the local area. I have been an international disputes lawyer for 7 years, with a focus on high value litigation in the energy, shipping, and construction sectors.

As someone who is passionate about the environment, social mobility, and equal opportunities, I was inspired by the initiatives and hard work that Heatherside Junior School puts into these areas - amongst many others - and wanted to assist with its ongoing efforts to provide the best learning environment for its students.

My partner and I moved to fleet in 2024 to remain close to family, friends and work, having lived in Farnborough the previous 8 years. I’ve been working as a deputy financial controller for the last 3 years having spent most of my career in finance, with a focus on budgeting, forecasting and cash management.

I’m looking to use my skills to get more involved and give back to our community so that we can give our children the best start. I also understand how important junior school is in forming future passions, for me this was the opportunity to get involved in music where I picked up the trumpet and piano and took this forward playing in multiple bands. So I’m keen to get stuck in and make sure we nurture our school and provide the same opportunities.

I am a junior school teacher at Greenfields Junior School, Hartley Wintney and I’ve worked in education for the past 14 years. With this in mind, I have a secure understanding of the education system. I also recognise the challenges that teachers and schools face which I hope will allow me to support with a focus on maintaining excellent outcomes for all pupils.

My eldest son is currently in Year 6 and a daughter in Year 4, with a younger one who will also be attending Heatherside Junior School over the next 8 years. I love being part of the Heatherside community and I firmly believe that the children in our local area deserve excellent educational provision.

Heatherside Juniors is a wonderful school which promotes the best for young people, which I am proud to be a part of.

With 12 years of experience in education, I am committed to ensuring every child—regardless of their circumstances or abilities—has the opportunity to succeed. As a parent, I understand the importance of fostering an inclusive, supportive learning environment.

This passion drives my work as English Nurture Teacher and Oracy Lead at Calthorpe Park School, where I support students with SEN and those not meeting expected progress in English. I work closely with SLT to deliver a whole-school initiative to embed Talk for Learning. I have also introduced English Functional Skills, enabling KS4 students in need of additional support to gain a qualification, empowering them to thrive beyond school.

I look forward to bringing my experience and dedication to a governor role, collaborating to ensure students receive the support they need at every stage of their education.

I moved to Fleet with my husband, Owen, 25 years ago and my three children have all grown up in Fleet attending local schools.  I am a lifelong learner and look forward to  supporting the school in its efforts to make a difference. Everyone has a talent and a broad range of experiences gives your child the best chance of realising their potential. A former teacher, I now work for a not-for-profit company redesigning processes and implementing digital systems for everyone to access and use to make life easier. I have a passion for the theatre and enjoy the outdoors with my family and dogs.

I am happily married to my lovely wife Angela. We are proud parents of two children: our son, who holds a degree in Politics and contributes to the Ministry of Defence, and our daughter, a Music graduate from the Royal Conservatoire in Birmingham. With a keen eye for fostering innovation and a knack for problem-solving, I am poised to collaborate with the SLT to find creative solutions that elevate the school's overall effectiveness. My experience stems from many years heading up a variety of departments (such as I.T., facilities, H&S, procurement, maintenance, corporate etc.) in a large national UK business.

This role is currently vacant

I joined the Governing Body, as a Parent Governor in October 2021. I have lived in Fleet for the past nine years and I have two daughters, one now in Year 7 and one in year 5.  I am a Chartered Accountant with over ten years’ experience, initially in practice and subsequently in a FTSE 100 listed company.  I am currently taking a career break to raise my young family. Providing a parent’s viewpoint, I look forward to being both challenging and supportive of Heatherside Juniors, to help ensure that every child achieves their full potential.

I work as an engineering manager in the Space industry. I have one child at Heatherside Junior school and one who left to move to secondary school in 2023. I became a parent governor in 2020.

I am enjoying representing the Heatherside parents and supporting the school which has had such positive impact on my children and our local community.