Governors

During my time as a school Governor I have enjoyed witnessing St Peter’s flourish as a result of the collaboration and hard work of everyone associated with the school community.  I am a qualified chartered accountant but for the last 16 years have worked in education.  I qualified as a teacher in 2003 and for the last 7 years have been a secondary school headteacher and more latterly the CEO of a small Catholic and cross-phase multi-academy Trust.

I took up the post of Rector of Henfield with Shermanbury and Woodmancote in late 2024, and as such am also a school governor.  Prior to entering the Church, I was a Probation Officer and manager for 19 years and then a team manager in West Sussex County Council’s Children’s Safeguarding Team. 

I have two sons in their 20s, and am conscious of the important part school plays in setting children up for a successful future in whatever they choose to do.

I’m delighted to be forging links with the teaching staff, parents and pupils of St Peter’s School, and am excited about sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in assemblies and classroom discussions.

In my spare time I enjoy cycling and amateur astronomy.

Biography to follow.

I have three children at St Peter’s, with my eldest daughter due to move on in the summer of 2025. I became a parent governor to take a more active role within the school community and to contribute meaningfully to its continued success. I’m passionate about helping the school maintain its high standards and always strive to improve what we offer our children.

My family lived in Henfield for several years before moving to Shermanbury in 2022. In September 2025, our younger two children will be entering Year 1 and Year 5. I’m pleased to say that all three of our children have had a very positive experience at St Peter’s.

Professionally, I have a background in operational and project management, with extensive experience in the clinical trial medication industry.

I moved to Henfield in 2024 and have really enjoyed getting to know the local community and area.  I’m particularly delighted to become a Governor at St Peter’s and I’m looking forward to getting involved with school life.  I have worked in education for 30 years as a primary phase teacher and as a Chartered Educational Psychologist, within mainstream and specialist schools in both the state and independent sectors.   I am passionate about supporting children and young people to thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives, and I’m excited about the opportunity to contribute to this in my local community.  Outside of work I enjoy family time with my husband and two adult sons, walking our dogs in the beautiful Sussex countryside and singing with a local chorus.

I am very pleased to be joining St Peter’s as Clerk to Governors at the start of 2025. It is an exciting time for the school; I look forward to becoming part of the community and supporting the vital work of the governors. I have worked in education for 13 years in a variety of roles, most recently in a guidance role with sixth formers at a local independent school. In my spare time, I enjoy exploring our beautiful Sussex countryside with my young children. 

I have been Headteacher at St. Peter’s since 2018, which marked the beginning of my first headship. Before joining St. Peter’s, I gained a wide range of experience working in a variety of schools across Surrey and West Sussex, including small and large village schools, an urban junior school, and a large prep school.

I am passionate about ensuring that every child’s primary education allows them to flourish academically, while also offering rich opportunities to explore the creative arts, care for our environment both locally and globally, and enjoy the many benefits of sport and an active lifestyle.

As a Christian, I deeply value the opportunity to lead a Church of England school. It is a privilege to share and live out Christian values within our school community, supporting children’s spiritual development as well as their learning.

With over 35 years’ experience within education, I have been a teacher in the EYFS at St Peter’s for 20 years and the Key stage Lead for 15 of these. One of the things I value most in my role is the opportunity to build strong relationships with families. It is a privilege to start the children off on the journey and create a supportive and cohesive learning environment in which they and their families can thrive.

I am in my third term as staff governor at St Peter’s – a role which I really enjoy. I am proud to represent the staff on the governing body to ensure that St Peter’s continues to provide an inclusive, caring and high-quality education for all. St Peter’s is a very special place and I am grateful to be part of this wonderful community.

I have three children, now all in their twenties, and enjoy travel, reading and walking on the Downs or further afield in the West Country.