Local Governing Body

I chose to become an Academy Adviser for River Mead because I am really impressed with everything the school is doing. I hope my wide experience of education as a secondary headteacher and more recently as an education consultant will enable me to make a difference.

I chose to become a Governor at River Mead School as I have strong links with the school stretching back for twenty five years when my children attended the school. The school provided them both with a love of learning and a strong foundation on which to build. I taught in Melksham for a number of years, before moving to Trowbridge where I was a Headteacher. I hope that my knowledge of the school and its community, alongside my educational background will enable me to support the school on its journey forwards.

I am delighted to be able to join River Mead School as a Local Governor. Having been part of The Mead Trust as a teacher I am excited now to be able to support the River Mead community in this role.

Having taught Music for many years at The Mead Community Primary School I have seen first-hand the wonderful benefit and joy participating in the arts gives children, and how this can shape their skills and confidence in so many other areas of their learning.  I am particularly looking forward to supporting River Meads arts provision.

From my own experience, and with many of my wider family also involved in teaching I am acutely aware of the demanding role that school staff have. I am very keen to support the well-being of the staff at River Mead School.

I look forward to meeting your children and the staff at River Mead School.