Governor Profiles

I joined the Governing Body in 2018 as a co-opted governor in order to
share my expertise in education and to support the hardworking and
committed people who work at Purwell School.

I gained my PhD in Chemistry in 2008 and trained to be a secondary Science teacher soon after. I have over 10 years’ experience in the classroom as a teacher and 3 years’ experience as a Head of Department.
In 2017 I joined the University of Bedfordshire and am currently a
Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education.

I am a member of the School Improvement Committee and I am the link governor for English and assessment.

I have been a governor at Purwell School since March 2023, driven by a strong desire to actively contribute to the school community. My aim is to support Mr Cano and the staff in creating the best possible educational environment for the children.

As the link governor for Music, Science, Spanish and PE, I am closely involved in these key areas of the schools curriculum.

In addition to my role as a governor, I am also a parent with two children attending Purwell School, giving me a personal stake in its success.

Professionally, I bring over 20 years managerial experience in digital product development, analytics and experimentation, offering a different perspective that complements my role as governor”.

I became part of Purwell’s Governing Body in July 2020.  I wanted to get involved with the school, to both support and contribute to its ongoing improvement and development.

My two eldest children currently attend Purwell School and I have experience of education through my job. I am a teacher in North Herts and have been for over 15 years.

I am hoping my insight and experience in education from both these viewpoints can have a positive effect on my role as a governor of our school.

I am part of the School Improvement committee and the link governor for SEND within the school.

I joined Purwell School in 2000 as the Deputy Head and taught year 6 for six years. In 2006, I became the Headteacher and have enjoyed the continuous challenge that the role brings.

Purwell is a wonderful school to work in and I feel very fortunate to be a part of the journey of progress that the team is all working hard to continue.

I joined the Purwell Governing Body in early 2022. I wanted to support the school with its development and help school staff to achieve best outcomes for children.

Having now, two children at the school, becoming a governor is a fantastic opportunity to understand the educational environment and the challenges it presents.

I am a qualified procurement professional, with over 15 years of experience working in management consulting. I am hoping to use my expertise and insight to the benefit of the school & Governing Body team. I am part of the Resources Committee and the link governor for PE, Maths and Science.

I joined the Purwell school governing body in March 2022.
I retired in 2021 after a long career in nursing. Most recently I have managed a team of nurses in a specialist palliative care unit.
I have always been interested in education and the importance of quality education for all.
Since retiring from nursing I have been working part time in a local nursery/preschool.
I have three adult children who all attended local Hitchin schools and as a family we have had very positive experiences of local education.
I would like to use some of my personal and professional experience to support the school to continue to provide positive outcomes for all their pupils and families.
I am a the link governor for safeguarding and pupil premium.