KAA - Key Persons
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Vice Chair, Business Committee, Pay Review Committee / Lead Sponsor
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Chairman of Business Committee, Pay Review Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Parent Trustee, Business Committee, Grenfell Monitoring Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Principal / Ex - Officio
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Chairman of Education Committee, Pay Review Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Business Committee, Education Committee / Co - Sponsor
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Business Committee, Chair of Grenfell Monitoring Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Vice Chair, Education Committee, Pay Review Committee / Co - Sponsor
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Senior Science Technician
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 9
- Mathematics / Director of Learning / Teacher of Maths
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths / Computer Science
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- Administration / Librarian
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- Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
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- Assistant Principal ( Sixth Form )
- Religious Education Assistant Principal / Teacher of Religious Education
Adam studied Theology at the London School of Theology, when it was academically affiliated with Brunel University, before completing his PGCE and master's degree in Religious Education at Kings College London. Prior to joining KAA, Adam was a Teacher of RE, Head of Faculty and Senior Leader at a range of schools including The John Lyon School in Harrow, St Clement Danes School in Hertfordshire, The Chalfont's Community College in Buckinghamshire and Ark Burlington Danes Academy in West London. Adam joined KAA as the Director of Learning for Year 12 in 2018 and was promoted to Assistant Principal (Sixth Form) in July 2020, taking up the role in September 2020.
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- Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages / LAC Teacher
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- Learning Support Assistant
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- Facilities Management / Facilities Officer
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- Administration / Registrar
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- Science / Teacher of Science / Duke of Edinburgh Coordinator / BTEC Applied Science Course Lead
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- Teacher of Computer Science
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Catering / Catering Manager
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- Science / Teacher of Science
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- Design Technology / Lead Teacher of Design Technology
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 10
- Religious Education Director of Learning / Teacher of Religious Education
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 8
- Director of Learning / Teacher of History
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- Science / Teacher of Science
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Administration / Medical Officer
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- Vice Principal ( Teaching & Learning )
- Vice Principal - Teaching and Learning
- Vice Principal / Teacher of English
Jamie studied English Literature at the University of York before training with Teach First. He then completed a Masters degree in Education and Leadership at the University of Manchester. Jamie was Second in Charge of English at Walthamstow Academy and Key Stage 5 coordinator at City of London School before joining KAA in April 2016 as Director of English. Jamie was appointed Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning in September 2018 and promoted to Vice Principal in July 2020.
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- Learning Support / Lead Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Preparing for Adulthood
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- Facilities Management / Senior Facilities Officer
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- Assistant Principal - Teaching & Learning
- Assistant Principal / Teacher of English
James completed a BSc in English at the University of Leicester before completing a PGCE at Sheffield Hallam University. Before joining KAA, James taught at Hungerhill School, an outstanding school in Doncaster, where he also held the role of Strategic Lead for Curriculum & Assessment. James joined KAA in 2016 as a Teacher of English and was promoted to Director of English in 2019. He was promoted to Assistant Principal (Teaching & Learning) in April 2022.
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 7
- Director of Learning / Teacher of
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Teacher of History / Jamie 's Farm Lead
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- Finance Director
- Finance & HR / Finance Director
Appointed as Finance Director in January 2019, Laurence had previously spent 5 years as Bursar and Clerk to the Governors at Archbishop Tenison's School in Lambeth. After completing a History degree Laurence qualified as a Chartered Accountant at BDO Binder Hamlyn in 1991. Before going into education he held a range of financial management positions in organisations including housing associations, the BBC, the National Criminal Intelligence Service and HM Treasury. Away from work Laurence was a voluntary board member of a major housing association for many years. He is a very keen cricketer and although now very much a veteran still plays occasionally. He was secretary of the Essex County Cricket League for 7 years. He is also interested in football, politics and reading novels.
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- Learning Support / Deputy SENCO
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Facilities Management / Facilities Manager
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- Lead Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Grandin
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- Design Technology / Teacher of Design Technology
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- Learning Support Assistant
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Psychology / Teacher of Psychology
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- Administration / Senior Data Manager
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- Vice Principal ( Pastoral )
- Vice Principal / Teacher of Physical Education
Ryan graduated from the University of East London with a BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching. He then completed his PGCE in Physical Education at Middlesex University and a Master's degree in Teaching & Learning at the Institute of Education. Before joining KAA, Ryan was Head of Boys PE at Phoenix Academy, an 11 - 19 school in Shepherds Bush, London. He joined KAA in August 2014 as Lead Teacher of PE. Since joining the academy he has founded a dynamic PE department, led Pankhurst as Head of House for 2 years, and been Director of Learning for Year 7. He was appointed Assistant Principal in February 2017 and promoted to Vice Principal in July 2019.
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- Director of Learning Year 13
- Science / Director of Learning / Teacher of Science
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- Assistant Principal - Data & Assessment
- Assistant Principal / Teacher of Dance
Ross completed an undergraduate degree in Dance at Middlesex University before studying his Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Exeter University. Before joining KAA, Ross was Head of Dance at Highlands School. Ross joined KAA in September 2016 as Lead Teacher of Dance and was promoted to Director of Performing & Creative Arts in June 2021. Ross was promoted to Assistant Principal - Data & Assessment in May 2023 and took up the role in September 2023.
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- Director of Learning Year 12
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- Facilities Management / Facilities Coordinator
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- Design Technology / Teacher of Design Technology
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- Finance & HR / HR Manager ( Maternity Leave )
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- Assistant Principal ( Pastoral ) / Designated Safeguarding Lead
- Assistant Principal - Pastoral
- Drama / Assistant Principal / DSL / Teacher of Drama
Amy studied BA Drama at Queen Mary, University of London, prior to completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Goldsmiths, University of London. She joined KAA in 2016 as a Teacher of Drama and was promoted to Director of Learning for Year 7 in 2018. Amy developed the academy's Year 6 transition process during two consecutive years as the Director of Learning for the incoming Year 7s. She was promoted to Assistant Principal (Pastoral) in July 2020 and took up the role in September 2020.
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Principal
- Principal for Assessment & Curriculum
Anna joined KAA as Vice Principal for Assessment & Curriculum in April 2014. She was promoted to Head of School in the summer of 2022 and then to Principal after the departure of the school's founding Principal David Benson in October 2023. Anna's appointment as Principal provides stability and continuity for KAA as she has been at KAA working closely with David Benson since the school opened and central in everything the school has achieved.
Anna graduated from the University of Sheffield with a BSc (Hons) in Maths & Philosophy. Prior to working at KAA, Anna was Assistant Headteacher at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College (BTHCC), an 11-18 school in South Manchester. Throughout her career Anna has been passionate about developing innovative approaches to teaching and learning within Maths. In conjunction with the National Centre for Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Mathematics in Education and Industry she developed new approaches to teaching the subject which have now been shared widely with other schools. She has supported many schools in the development of their Mathematics curriculum and teaching through her work within the SSAT and PiXL networks.
Chair of Trustees: Paul Fletcher (queries to be directed to clerk to the Trustees, Anna Machin at a.machin@kaa.org.uk)
General enquiries: info@kaa.org.uk (queries to this mailbox are directed to Joanne Chen, Executive Assistant)
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- Religious Education / Head of Religious Education
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- Director of Performing & Creative Arts
- Drama / Director of PCA / Head of Drama
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- Catering / Catering Assistant
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- Learning Support Assistant
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- Religious Education / Head of Angelou House / Teacher of Religious Education / Breakfast Club Coordinator
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 11
- Director of Learning / Teacher of English
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- Head of History, Government & Politics
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- Administration / Data Analyst
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- Geography / Teacher of Geography
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- Design Technology / Teacher of Design Technology / GCSE Food and Nutrition Course Lead
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 11
- Mathematics / Director of Learning / Teacher of Maths
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- Drama / Head of Franklin House / Teacher Drama
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- Science / Teacher of Science
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- Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 10
- Director of Learning / Teacher of Danc
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Science / Teacher of Science
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 9 ( Maternity Leave )
- Music Director of Learning / Teacher of Music ( Maternity Leave )
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- Science / Head of Physics
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- Finance & HR / Finance Manager
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- Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
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- Director of Science ( Maternity Leave )
- Science / Director of Science ( Maternity Leave )
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 11 ( Maternity Leave )
- Director of Learning / Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages ( Maternity Leave )
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Learning Support Assistant
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 7
- Science / Director of Learning / Teacher of Science
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- Administration Executive
- Assistant
- Executive Assistant
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- Director of Inclusion ( Maternity Cover ) / Head of Grandin Centre
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- Science / Lead Teacher of Biology
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- Director of Science ( Maternity Cover )
- Science / Director of Science ( Maternity Cover )
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- Assistant Principal - Personal Development
- Assistant Principal / Teacher of Physical Education
Jasmine studied Sports & Exercise Science at the University of Birmingham before completing a PGCE in Physical Education at St. Mary's University. Jasmine joined KAA as a newly qualified Teacher of PE in 2015 when the school was in its second year of operation. In 2016, Jasmine took on the role of Head of Franklin House. She was promoted to Director of Learning for Year 7 in September 2017, and in this role Jasmine contributed to the development of the school's secondary transition for new Year 7 students. Jasmine was promoted to Assistant Principal (Personal Development) in April 2022.
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Psychology / Teacher of Psychology
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- Geography / Head of Geography
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- Teacher of Art / Head of Franklin House ( Interim ) / Jamie 's Farm Lead
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- Science / Teacher of Science
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Mathematics / Teacher of Maths
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- Citizenship
- Teacher of Citizenship / Media Studies
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 9
- Geography / Director of Learning / Teacher of Geography
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- Director of Inclusion ( Maternity Leave )
- Mathematics / Director of Inclusion / Teacher of Maths
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- Administration / Reprographics Officer
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- Head of Honeyball House / Teacher of
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- Co - Director of Learning Year 8
- Science / Director of Learning / Teacher of Science
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- Catering / Catering Assistant
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- Facilities Management / Facilities Officer
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- Director of Maths
- Mathematics / Director of Maths
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- Administration / KAA Intrepidus Trust Director
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Learning Support / Lead Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Curriculum
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Education Committee / Lead Sponsor
- Mathematics
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- Finance & HR / Finance Officer
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- Learning Support Assistant - Preparing for Adulthood
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- Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Timetable
- Assistant Principal / Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages
Sophie studied French and Politics at the University of Exeter before completing her Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) at Birmingham City University. Sophie achieved a Masters in Educational Leadership at the University of Warwick. Prior to joining KAA, Sophie was a Teacher of French at The Mirus Academy. Sophie joined KAA in September 2015 as a Teacher of Modern Foreign Languages and was promoted to Head of Honeyball House in September 2016. Sophie was then Head of MFL from September 2018 to July 2023. Sophie was promoted to Assistant Principal - Curriculum & Timetable in May 2023 and took up the role in September 2023.
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- Drama / Head of Pankhurst House / Teacher of Drama / BTEC Performing Arts Course Lead
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- Learning Support / Learning Support Assistant
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- Psychology / Head of Psychology
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- Administration / KAA Intrepidus Trust Programmes Manager
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- Geography / Teacher of Geography
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- Catering / Catering Assistant
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- Science / Lead Teacher of Chemistry
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- Teacher of English / Geography
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- Administration / Senior Executive Assistant
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Parent Trustee, Education Committee, Grenfell Monitoring Committee
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- Chairman of Trustees
- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Parent Trustee, Education Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Business Committee
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- Member of the Chair, Pay Review Committee
- Business Committee