Chair of Full Governing Board, member of Curriculum and Community Committee and Resources and Finance Committee, member of Headteacher Performance Management Panel, Governor link for Early Years, Pupil Premium Grant, SEND, Looked after Children and English; and joint Safeguarding Link governor.

My entire career was spent in education. I was Headteacher of three primary schools in Nottinghamshire and I have taught children in all the primary age groups from 3 - 11, in both special and mainstream schools. During this period, I was the Headteacher representative on the Area Child Protection Group.

Since retiring and moving to Surrey I have retained my interest in and passion for primary education. I chose to become a governor at Grand Avenue Primary School and Nursery because three of my five grandchildren attended there, all three having now transferred to secondary education.

I believe that my knowledge of primary education and interest in wider educational issues enables me to complement the existing range of skills within the governing body. I also believe that my experience of working in socially deprived areas in a different local authority 

brings another dimension to our work as governors. I really enjoy visiting the school, talking to the children and meeting members of staff.

I have always been impressed by the exemplary learning behaviour of the children at Grand Avenue. I also recognise and commend the professionalism and commitment of the staff team.

My personal interests include reading, history, music, theatre and dance. I really welcome the change in focus on delivering a broader curriculum to all children. I believe music, drama and dance contribute to children’s personal development and well-being and also have a long-term impact on positive learning in other areas of the curriculum.

I am pleased to be a member of such a hard working and committed team of governors at Grand Avenue.

Associate Member of Full Governing Board and the Resources and Finance Committee.

I am a Senior Civil Servant at the Cabinet Office and have spent my career working to improve public services. I am currently Director of a programme which aims to transform government security. I have experience in setting strategy, leading delivery and keeping teams focussed on a vision.

I am privileged to be an associate member and to support Mrs Pitcher and her team in continuing to make Grand Avenue the best it can be.

Member of Full Governing Board and the Resources and Finance Committee

I'm a proud product of the local school system, having grown up in the area. After studying mathematics at university, I've worked as a software developer since 2014, mainly in the finance sector. My passion for education and technology inspired me to lead a primary school Code Club for over three years, introducing children to programming. I've also mentored several STEM students at Brunel University since 2019 and frequently volunteer with Education and Employers at school events. I hope that my skills, experience and enthusiasm can be of value to the school as a governor.

Member of Full Governing Board and the Resources and Finance Committee.

I am a trained architect working in a London local authority regenerating Council estates, building social housing and good quality living environments.

I believe every child has innate abilities and talents which should be encouraged, nurtured and supported to enable them to fulfil their full potential. I am passionate about ensuring every child has equitable opportunity to learn and grow happily.

I look forward to bringing my skills and experience but above all my passion to the Governing Body, working with them in supporting school’s Senior Leaderships Team to enable every child to become the best version of themselves.

Member of Full Governing Board and the Curriculum and Community Committee.

I am a Pre School Special Needs Speech and Language Therapist with lots of experience of the primary education system. I have spent the last six years working as SENCo in a small nursery setting and loved seeing the children grow, change and progress during the years they spent with us. I was involved in the creation of the first intergenerational nursery a few years in an old age home in Wandsworth and love to see how it is thriving and benefitting both the youngsters and the oldies and the local community!

I have lived locally all my life and my three teenagers all go to school nearby. I can mainly be found driving them around morning, noon and night to a variety of exciting activities!! I love being part of a school community both as a professional and parent so really look forward to getting to know Grand Avenue.

Member of Full Governing Board, the Chair of Resources and Finance Committee and member of the Pay Review Committee.

I have a long association with Grand Avenue Primary and Nursery School - both of my children went there and my grandchildren both attend the school. 

I am a retired Financial Services senior manager with experience in project management, working in partnership, operational management, Human Resources and people management. I am a committed team player and am motivated by the development of people.

Family values and a positive outlook are important to me and since retirement I have sought to support the local community, charities and the RFU. I enjoy sports and encourage fairness and participation.

Member of Full Governing Board and Curriculum and Community Committee.

I am delighted to be joining the governing body at Grand Avenue and look forward to working alongside the pupils, parents and staff of the school. My current role as a senior lecturer in education and BA Primary Education Route Lead at Kingston University provides me with the opportunity to support trainee primary teachers in achieving their teaching qualifications. I am also a NPQ facilitator for Wandle Teaching Hub, delivering primary mathematics leadership modules to qualified teachers who wish to develop expertise in mathematics education. Prior to moving into higher education, I spent over 15 years as a primary teacher and senior leader in local schools where my specialisms were KS2 pedagogy and assessment.

I have recently completed a Masters of Research in Education and I really enjoyed the challenge and new learning this brought. I am passionate about education and the intrinsic reward it can offer; I believe everyone should have educational experiences that motivate them to succeed and inspire them to keep learning.

I am also a mum to my own two primary-aged children and love spending time with my family. We live locally and I have spent my entire life in and around Kingston-upon-Thames. As an ex-pupil of Grand Avenue, I am excited to be involved with the school once again.

Member of Full Governing Board and Chair of the Curriculum and Community Committee.

Working in school I have first-hand experience of the education system and knowledge of teaching and learning, and I am committed to ensuring every child receives the very best education. I have 27 years teaching experience, with a specialism in teaching primary Science and Maths. Over the last 10 years I have been an active member of our SLT team, leading on assessment and more recently taking up the role of Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning.

I am a full-time working mum with three sporty teenagers so I can often be found on the side of a football, rugby pitch or basketball court at the weekends. Grand Avenue will always have a special place in my heart having been a parent there for 14 years. I am really looking forward to being involved again with the school community.

I am a freelance classical musician and an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music, involved in opera and concert performances across the UK and abroad. I also teach singing in a local secondary school. I have a humanities undergraduate degree and in the past have worked in IT, both in educational settings and as a freelance web developer.

I grew up in the area and am very happy to be raising my children here. I have three children at the school.

Deputy Headteacher and Associate Member of the Curriculum & Community Committee

Headteacher and member of the Resources and Finance Committee

Designated Teacher for Child Protection