Who We Are

I became a school governor partly because of lots of posters at work saying how important the role is. Having spent a life time working with children (although not in education) I thought it was a good way of continuing to use my skills and maintaining my interest in wanting the best for the children of our community. I strongly believe in the ethos that it takes a village to raise a child and want to be a part of a community that keeps children safe and offers them opportunities to be the best they can be. I live locally and am a foundation governor providing a connection with St Mary’s church.

I am currently a parent governor at school and I live within the Fritchley community and have done for several years. My experience is not educational however I own local independent businesses and I am a Mummy to two young children at Fritchley school. The reason I chose to become a governor was my desire to make a difference in every child’s learning experience and to make it as positive and enjoyable as possible.

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I have over 17 years of experience in an educational setting; I have been an Advanced Skills Teacher, Head of Mathematics and Assistant Principal in a Derby Secondary School. I am currently a maths tutor working with the National Tutoring Programme, Out of Hours Tuition and Kip McGrath. Most importantly, I am parent to two Fritchley pupils.

I am a foundation governor at Fritchley school and have been since 2020. My background is in hospitality management and most recently setting up and running a business with my husband. I have two children that attend Fritchley school. Fritchley school is an inviting and caring school set within the heart of a small village. I believe that the values and ethos of the school will enrich and nurture the lives of all that attend. Combined with that, the school has dedicated members of staff and I happy to be supporting them, alongside the board of governors, to help the school be the best it can be whilst looking after the best interests of our children.

I am one of the school Foundation Governors who represent St Mary’s Church. I was licensed as a Reader by Derby Diocese in 2005 and have led services at St Mary’s regularly since then. My favourite services to lead are those that involve children and families.

Until lockdown, I visited Fritchley School often to take assemblies and I hope to resume this pattern very soon.

Before my retirement, I was a full time Mathematics teacher in both the Secondary and the FE sector, both in UK and in Jamaica (West Indies). I still support a few local teenagers with their mathematics on a tutoring basis. My favourite moments when teaching are when I see the look of delight on a student’s face when that Epiphany moment arrives, the penny drops and they say “Oh! I get it now!”

I have a background in education and am a primary school teacher. My passions are early years education and outdoor learning. I am a qualified level 3 forest school practitioner and see first hand the opportunities the great outdoors provides children of all ages. I strongly believe that the well being of both children and staff is paramount to ensure positive learning environments. I think we have an amazing school and strive to do all I can as a governor to support it.

I have helped at school for a number of years with events and supporting the caretaker. I am now pleased to be a Foundation Governor and part of the Resources Committee. My business background is in banking, finance and commercial insurance. I have acted as treasurer to a number of local clubs and societies including Derby Rowing Club for 10 years. I have spent much of my life working with young people as a cub and scout leader and as a licensed FA Junior Coach.

I am a local authority governor and attended Fritchley school as a child. I have always lived in the local area and am deeply invested in ensuring the best for the children growing up within our community. As a senior leader in secondary education I have a keen interest in teaching and learning and ensuring that the needs of all children are met in education to allow them to achieve their full potential.

I am a staff governor. I have worked within education for over 20years and joined Fritchley in 2015. I love teaching the children and being part of the Fritchley School family. Outside of school, I like having family time with my children, walking with my dog and running whilst nattering with a friend.

I am very proud to be the headteacher of Fritchley CofE (Aided) Primary and Nursery School. I have been teaching for over 20 years and have enjoyed teaching EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. I love being outside and spend my weekends gardening, watching my sons play different sports, walking my dog and playing rugby for a local team.

I have been a clerk to school governors now for over 20 years. I first started in early 2004 by simply offering to help a school out for a few weeks when they found themselves without a clerk.  As is with many such offers to help, I am still at that school as clerking is a role that I have come to enjoy as I feel it’s my turn to give back to the community and I am now clerking at several schools within the county.