ALLINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL - Key Persons
I was the Head of a Local Authority Governor Services Team until I left in April 2017 to set up a clerking service in my local area. I have been involved with Allington Primary School since 2010 when I joined as a Local Authority governor; I am now a co-opted governor on the Local Governing Board as well as a trustee on the Orchard Academy Trust. My interests include walking with my rescue dogs, gardening, cooking and colouring books.
For my entire adult life, I have worked in social care or education. I was in Education for 13 years with 7 of those specialising in Special Educational Needs. My teaching experience spanned all Key Stages, from Early Years to Key Stage 5 (A level) and some years focusing on English as a Foreign Language. I currently work as a therapeutic counsellor specialising in neuro diversity and emotional regulation.
I have worked in Primary Education for over 20 years. Before joining Allington I spent 11 years at Meopham Community Academy. I have been fortunate enough to gain experience in teaching and leadership in two successful primary schools in Kent. I feel privileged to work in a profession where we witness first hand the children's amazing capacity for growth and where we are responsible for moulding the next generation. I value the opportunity to bring my experience and knowledge to the governing body at this school and to ensure that we work together to provide every opportunity to enable children to become the best versions of themselves.
Job Titles:
- Speech and Language Support
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Governors
- Community Governor & Chair of Governors
As well as brief periods working for Heathrow Airport Security and Royal Mail Group, I spent 32 years working in the education sector. Much of my career was spent in mainstream schools, although my most recent experience was in special education. Education remains a passion, alongside reading, travel and wildlife.
Job Titles:
- Inclusion Manager
- Staff Governor
I am a qualified teacher with experience at a number of different primary schools across Kent and London. I have a degree in psychology and my real passion is supporting children with Special Educational needs to thrive in a mainstream school environment and beyond. I have been a qualified SENCo for over 4 years and feel privileged to be a part of the Allington community, both as the School's Inclusion Manager and as the staff governor.
Job Titles:
- Club and Midday Meal Staff
I currently work as a Clinical Pharmacist as a member of the wider multidisciplinary team in the ABC Primary Care Network here in Maidstone. I support patients with optimising their medication use with a special interest in diabetes and lifestyle changes in general, ensuring a holistic approach is used.
My previous work history has always been in healthcare working in community pharmacy as a Pharmacist, Locum Pharmacist and Pharmacist Manager both in an Independent and also a large multiple company.
I am passionate about learning and education as a whole and was keen to get involved with Allington Primary School from a strategic perspective, as a way of giving back to my local community and also as a way of offering assistance to the school leadership team who I had already observed doing a great job.
I attend church regularly and sing as part of our Gospel choir. Other interests include travelling, good food (at home and whilst dining out), retail therapy, movies and spending quality time with my family and friends.