TIG Federation

Positions of Responsibility: Clerk to the Governors 
I live in Kirk Hammerton with my husband and two children, one of which goes to Kirk Hammerton Primary School, and other is now at secondary school. 

My background is in Human Resources and I am CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development) qualified. I was a Parent Governor from 2013 and Chair of the Federation from 2016 - 2020.  I became a Clerk to Governors in November 2019 and currently clerk for 3 other schools plus the TIG Federation.

Positions of Responsibility: Executive Headteacher

Positions of Responsibility: Chair of Governors 

I am very proud to be Chair of Governors for the Federation. All three schools have great character and a sense of community in their own right, which is a privilege to be a part of.  I spend my time enjoying time with my children and developing a mentoring connections business for the agriculture, food and environmental sectors. 

I joined the TIG Federation in September and I work as SENDCo and Pastoral Lead. I have been in teaching for the past 14 years and am passionate about enabling children to reach their potential.

I have three grown up children who still keep me busy! I live in Harrogate and love the fact I get to visit our village schools. I am a country girl at heart and relish the opportunity to support our schools at a more strategic level. 

Positions of Responsibility: Co-Vice Chair of Governors 

I became a Co-opted governor in 2022 and I sit on the Resources Committee. My background is in Education - I spent many years as a School Finance Officer for North Yorkshire County Council before moving to Stratford on Avon, where I carried out various roles for Warwickshire County Council relating to Finance and Early Years.
I’ve recently taken early retirement and moved back to North Yorkshire with my husband. I decided to become a governor to offer support to my local schools, and I’m very pleased to be involved as a governor for the TIG federation.

 I live in Whixley with my husband Martin, son Frank, daughter Elizabeth and Molly the dog. My son attends Kirk Hammerton Primary School   and when he joined I was keen to become involved in the wider school community. 

 My background includes an English degree and working in administration at PriceWaterhouseCoopers. For the past ten years I have been a   primary school teacher, teaching across all year groups. 

 I am passionate about primary school education and staff well being and I would like to volunteer my skills to contribute to the success of   the federation anyway I can. 

I am excited to be joining the TIG Federation as a governor. My background is in education having been a teacher for over 18 years. In my current role I have responsibility for student wellbeing with a large focus on positive mental health. I am also an AEGIS trustee promoting the welfare of international students studying in the UK. I am looking forward to sharing my knowledge and supporting the TIG federation in any way I can.

I live in Ferrensby with my wife and two children, with the eldest at Staveley School.

I’ve been a trustee for over thirteen years across education and healthcare organisations, and have additional experience working in/with the NHS, local and central government, and charities focused on healthcare and poverty.

My day job involves leading a global data privacy team in the financial services sector, which provides me with significant exposure to regulators, regulations and corporate governance. Prior to this I worked at PwC, advising a range of large businesses on analytics, governance and risk.

 I live in Whixley with my husband and two boys, who both attend Kirk Hammerton Church of England Primary School. 

 I bring to the role, 13 years experience in retail, management & marketing, before making the move back to work in the Equine industry.   I have a BSc(Hons) in Equine Science and work on our family farm, breeding & showing world champion rare breed heavy horses. 

I am currently co-chair of Kirk Hammerton Friends of committee (PTFA), with a passion for fundraising in order to enhance and enrich our children's education.

 I am the Vicar of the Parish of Lower Nidderdale which encompasses the church in Nun Monkton, Hunsingore and Kirk Hammerton.

 I have been in post since May 2024, so I am still getting to know everybody. I am married to Chris, who is also a vicar but in another set of   parishes, with our 4 boys, or rather young men now ranging in age from 16 - 25 years old.

I have been a Foundation Governor in 3 other schools in the last 10 years, and I have enjoyed helping schools to achieve the things they needed to.

I am passionate about children learning holistically, in a way that is fitting for them. I care deeply about the pupils, teachers, staff and families well-being.