I started teaching in 1993 and have worked with children from 4-11 year olds in 3 Infant schools and 3 Primary schools. As well as being a class teacher, I have held 2 Deputy Head positions, 1 Acting Head and 2 Headships. I enjoy working closely with the Governing Board for the strategic development of the school and feel very honoured to have such a strong set of governors at West Hill Primary School with their wide and varied skills. In my limited spare time, I enjoy keeping fit by cycling, attending gym classes and running half marathons and 10Ks. I have completed half marathons and several 10ks. I am also a keen baker with my speciality being muffins.

Originally from Portsmouth, my family and I moved to Ottery St Mary after spending the past 8 years in the wonderful island of Jersey. I started my career at IBM and held various Consultancy and Management roles in the IT and Financial Services sectors, located in Portsmouth, London and Bermuda. I now run an ICT Training and Consultancy business servicing clients across the Middle East and Africa. I am also the founder of a start-up online training platform.

I have 2 children at West Hill Primary School (WHPS) and as a parent governor I am delighted to bring my experience and enthusiasm to help support and improve the high standards of education for present and future pupils at WHPS.

I enjoy spending time with my family and exploring our beautiful countryside at weekends. I am a keen golfer and enjoy long distance running (when time permits) having completed several Ultra marathons. I am also a rubbish cook!

Originally from South Devon, I moved (nearly home) to West Hill via Warwick and London at the end of 2019. I have a daughter in year one and another currently terrorising West Hill Pre School. I continue to commute to the capital where I work as a solicitor specialising in planning, environment, energy and infrastructure.

I am very community minded and, as a Parent Governor, relish the opportunity to bring my skills, experience and enthusiasm to help support the fantastic West Hill Primary School. My professional work is highly focussed on engagement, collaboration and getting results – something I hope I could bring to a Parent Governor role. Locally, I currently coach West Hill Wasps Under 6 team and regularly assist with events organised by the Pre School where my wife acted as Chair until the end of 2022.

In my spare time you will find me out and about with my family in the stunning Devon countryside (or taxiing to Ballet, Drama, Swimming, Gymnastics etc…). Otherwise, I’ll be running (struggling to train for my next marathon, half, or 10k..), playing football, skiing, kayaking or watching any sport I can get to.

I work in contracting for the NHS, and am a non-practising solicitor
In the past year I have moved to East Devon and had my first child. In my short time with WHPS, I have been incredibly impressed with the endeavour and excellent work of all the school. As a governor, I will strive to utilise my expertise, to help maintain and improve an outstanding education for present and future generations of pupils.
I am a keen sports enthusiast and in my spare time enjoy long distance running and tennis. I also enjoy cooking, spending time with family, and playing golf (badly).

I have lived in East Devon all my life and attended King’s School in Ottery St. Mary in the early 70’s when it was still a Grammar School.

I started my working career in the Royal Navy which I left on completion of an eight year short career commission in the rank of Lieutenant.

From there I moved into export trading, selling cranes and forklift trucks to port operations around the world.

For the last 20 years of my working life I ran a customer support department for an IT company involved in Managed Service IT Solutions.

Although this is the first time I have been a school governor I have been actively involved in the volunteer sector for more than 30 Years. I was a Cub and Scout leader when my children were young, served on the Trustee Board of a local MS Charity and more recently completed a term as a public governor for the RD&E NHS Foundation Trust.

Having now retired I am hoping that my wide and varied experience will enable me to positively contribute to the Governing Board of WHPS.

I have worked in education for over 17 years. I have held various roles including Deputy Headteacher and Interim Headteacher, having worked previously for a Multi-Academy Trust. My experiences include working in schools with dedicated Special Education Needs units and attached Children's Centres. I have also worked as an associate for Babcock 4S as a Lead Moderator for End of Key Stage 2 Writing and have supported school improvement in a range of settings. I completed the NPQH in 2017 and hold an Honours degree specialising in Primary Education with QTS. I joined the school as Deputy Headteacher in September 2018 having relocated to Devon with my family.

I am originally from North Devon but relocated to East Devon 10 years ago. I have lived in Aylesbeare since early 2020 and I have twin girls who currently attend West Hill Preschool. I was interested in taking a role that got me included in the local community as we moved here just before COVID, so it has been challenging to get involved and meet people.

I am a Chartered Accountant (CIMA) who has worked in the NHS my whole career. I have held various roles but most recently in operational management (running A&E departments) and heading up the Devon Performance Improvement Team. I’m hoping the governance skills I’ve learnt in the NHS will help me in this role.

My twins keep me busy and when I get some spare time I love to run the coast path and over Woodbury common.

By profession I am a Chartered Accountant and started my working life in the late 1990s with PwC, first in the UK and then in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Since then I have worked in Senior Commercial and Financial positions for several multinational businesses. I recently moved back to Devon with my family and I decided to move into the world of education and am currently working for the Babcock and Devon County Council Joint Venture. I am passionate about the provision of a stimulating, strong and happy education for all children and hope that in the role of Governor I can help support the achievement of this at West Hill Primary.

I am also a busy mum of 3 active children. At the weekend I can usually be found on the sidelines supporting a host of sporting fixtures, generally in wellies and wrapped in the warmest coat I own (I am still getting used to the weather!). If I have the odd moment to myself, I enjoy Running and Pilates and very occasionally manage to be convinced I can still play netball (vet style).

I am a youth pastor in Ottery St Mary, and the surrounding villages, for TheO6 Project. A lot of my job is supporting schools in the area with mentoring, small support groups, lunchtime clubs and assemblies. Other projects include running a youth drop in for secondary school children and also setting up a Mentoring Project (XLM-Ottery). I am also a trained primary school teacher, specialising in History and I.C.T. Even though I have worked with children and young people for the past 25 years I originally started off in advertising selling advertising space for the East Devon News and the Express and Echo! My passion to support young people and a desire for them to be the best they can be will drive me in my role as Governor of West Hill Primary School.

A lot of my personal time is revolved around family. I have four children (Chloe 27, Aimee 25, Millie 22 and Phoebe 11 years old) and 6 grandchildren. I live in Ottery St Mary. I enjoy spending time with them, going on walks, visiting English Heritage or National Trust sites and just having fun. I am a committed Christian and I attend the United Reformed Church in Ottery St Mary. I enjoy football – playing and watching. I love to cook and experiment often. I have a good sense of humour and I love a good laugh.

I moved to Devon 10 years ago and have lived happily in Aylesbeare since 2017. My roles in employment have included working as a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for the NHS, a Lecturer and Tutor within Higher Education and as a Support Worker for a domestic abuse charity. I hope to continue to support others through my role as a School Governor by promoting an environment in which children can thrive and fulfil their potential.

I am currently a full-time parent to two wonderful children. My son attends West Hill Primary School and my daughter goes to nursery two days a week. In between running around after the children and our pet chickens, I like to swim, cook and support village events.