As Headteacher I am an ex-officio member of the governing board and as such attend all meetings and committees.Working alongside governors is an important part of any headteacher role. I value the work I do with them to steer the strategic direction of the school for the benefit of all our students.Our governors come from a variety of professional backgrounds and bring with them a huge amount of expertise and in doing so provide different perspectives that help to both challenge and support our school development priorities. 

Collectively, we have one shared vision. To provide a safe and inclusive community that enables every student to reach their full potential and develop a love of learning, by living our values every day. 

I have been a Governor at Sackville since 2013 after previously serving for 8 years at a first and then middle school in Crawley.  I’m married with two grown up children.  I worked in finance for 38 years and following early retirement enjoyed a second career in property maintenance and development. 

I believe every child should have the opportunity to reach their potential in a safe and secure school environment. 

I joined Sackville as Curriculum Team Leader for Languages in 2024, having previously worked for five years in an Outstanding Secondary School and Sixth Form in Nottingham. Prior to teaching languages in the UK, I taught English in Andalucía, southern Spain, and also worked for a chocolatier in the south of France.  I am effusive about the opportunities and skills a robust, culturally-rich Languages education can provide for young people, and love having the chance to share my experiences with my students on a daily basis. 

I was equally pleased and humbled to be elected Staff Governor in June 2025. I believe wholeheartedly in the need for, and power of collaboration between the school and the community it serves, and look forward to working alongside the other dedicated members of the Governing Body to provide as many opportunities as possible for our young people. That same community has made me feel so welcome since moving to Sackville, and I look forward to contributing to it further as a Governor. 

Outside of school, I can normally be found cooking something overly-ambitious, visiting the theatre, or at the Emirates, supporting Arsenal (occasionally through gritted teeth!). 

I am excited to be part of the governing body at Sackville School, having attended as a pupil myself and currently having two of my three children here. I am a Primary Teacher as well as Senco and Mental Health Lead and therefore passionate about the education and wellbeing of our children and young people and looking forward to developing my knowledge and experience in secondary education. 

In my spare time I like to travel with my family, read and spend time with my two dogs and cat. I also enjoy musicals and singing and recently enjoyed watching the school production of Footloose which was incredible! 

Having enjoyed over 30 years teaching children from the ages of 7 to 13 years I am thrilled to be able to continue my journey in education here at Sackville School. I left full time teaching in 2022 and now enjoy my position as an assistant curate at St Swithun’s Church here in East Grinstead. I still teach occasionally in some of our local schools with a supply agency and love the contact with the children. 

I know how important it is to enable all pupils to realise their potential in a safe and happy learning environment and I am looking forward to supporting the school to deliver the very best that education can give. 

When I’m not busy at church or in school you can find me enjoying the Ashdown Forest with my two Springer Spaniels . I have lived in East Grinstead for over 25 years and never tire of the beautiful countryside that surrounds us. 

Biography On Its Way 

Biography On Its Way 

Having recently moved to the area from London, I was keen to support my local community and I’m delighted to have been selected as a governor at Sackville school. 

I currently work for a large global Bank and look forward to applying my core skills in finance, product design and programme management to a completely different setting. I come from a family passionate about education; my mum is currently a Vice Principal and my dad a school governor too. 

In my spare time I’m typically found renovating my new house in Hartfield with my husband Will, or walking my energetic German Pointer on the Ashdown Forest.

I am excited about the opportunity to serve as a co-opted Governor at Sackville. My combination of professional expertise, advocacy for SEN, and strategic experience positions me well to contribute positively to the school’s governance. 

I hold an MSc in Education Management and Leadership and am a Fellow and Chartered Manager through the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). As a parent of two children, I understand first-hand the importance of fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for all children and enhancing the quality of both educational and pastoral programs, ensuring they meet the diverse needs of all students. In my leisure time, 

I enjoy swimming, arts and spending time with my family, playing a board game or two!