Until my recent semi-retirement I was a partner in a firm of architects and surveyors and therefore have a wealth of experience in small business management plus professional building experience in my role as a chartered surveyor and chartered architectural technologist. I have very strong local connections having been born and brought up in the Parish of Morwenstow and indeed was a pupil at St Mark's School (where my father was Chair of governors at the time) and both my children and subsequently my grandchildren attended the school. I am also chairman of the local church's Patronal Festival committee which helps forge links between the school, church and the community.

As a parent of two daughters who have attended St. Mark's and an English teacher at Budehaven. I absolutely believe that it is vital that every child, regardless of academic ability, has a right to feel happy and supported in school. I regularly visit our feeder primary schools to deliver English lessons and thoroughly enjoy this experience! I have been a teacher for nineteen years and have witnessed and been involved in numerous curriculum and policy changes in Education.

I moved here with my family in December 2017 to be by the sea and learn to surf! I went to university in Liverpool where I studied Art and Psychology and then trained to be a teacher and have not looked back! I have always worked either KS1 or Early Years and thoroughly enjoy all aspects of teaching this age range. I am looking forward to my new role as staff governor.

I have lived in Morwenstow for 45 years, and my children and grandchildren attended St Mark's. I started the first pre-school group in Morwenstow about 35 years ago, and then worked in education for 30 years, specialising in working with children that have learning and behavioural needs. As a governor I have responsibility for EYFS and SEND.

Throughout my career I have worked for a broad spectrum of companies in varying roles, across the country. From humble beginnings as a Tennis coach, followed by a 10 year stint with John Lewis as a Staff Trainer to my current position as company Director for Lumen Rooflight Ltd.  All these roles have helped me to gain useful skills and attributes, which I think will assist the school in continuing to flourish.  

St Marks has given both of our sons a fantastic start to their personal and academic lives. The values the school instils in the children run parallel with what we believe as parents are the foundations for creating well rounded, young adults. I feel extremely privileged to have been given the opportunity to sit on the board and I look forward to the challenges the role brings in helping the tireless work of the existing Governors, the staff and the PTA.

I had two children of my own go through the school and I am keen to promote the continued good standard of education and success for every child within the school.