Governance

I am a retired Headteacher and Executive Headteacher . I have  supported school improvement and educational change over a number of educational institutions . I also train and coach Headteachers. I have  high expectations in all aspects of school life from ensuring quality first teaching to correct behaviour for learning and I am  deeply committed to children taking on roles of responsibility in order to prepare them for their life ahead. I value partnership with all the stakeholders at Eastfield and look forward to working with the governors and school team to achieve the very best for your child. 

I have worked in schools and on local governing bodies for the past 25 years.  I am keen to make sure that every decision we make as an LGB has the children’s interest at the very heart of it and believe that we have a responsibility to create a learning environment where every child feels happy and safe.

I am currently Executive Headteacher across both Peartree School in Hertfordshire and Eastfield Primary School in Enfield.  Prior to this I have been a Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher for the past 10 years, across four schools, including time working overseas.

I am a Compliance professional with expertise in Regulatory compliance, Financial crime compliance, Governance, AML training development and delivery. I started my career in 2007 within the banking Industry and have held several positions till date, helping financial institutions strengthen controls and manage risk. My work experience cuts across continents such as Africa, Europe and Asia. It is my passion to help children and youths have the best possible start and quality education. I currently volunteer with an education charity called ‘Inspire the future’ where I use my workplace experience to help students make informed decisions about their career path. My interests are; History, Research and Education. I am keen to bring valuable insight and contribution to the Eastfield Primary School Governing board and I look forward to working with all stakeholders to achieve set goals.

Since 2018, I have been dedicated to working in education, starting my journey as a Teaching Assistant and later specialising as a SEN (Special Educational Needs) TA. Recently, I proudly qualified as a Primary Teacher, with a special focus on SEN, allowing me to deepen my understanding and advocacy for children with diverse needs.

I am deeply passionate about championing the education and wellbeing of all children, ensuring every child is supported and empowered to reach their full potential. As a mother with a child at the school, I bring both professional expertise and a personal commitment to fostering a nurturing and inclusive school community.

I believe in strong advocacy for children and am dedicated to working collaboratively to help the school continue to thrive and deliver the highest standards of education and care.

I have been a dedicated teacher for several years, with experience teaching across Years 2, 5 and 6. Throughout my career, I have developed a strong passion for supporting children’s learning and development at different key stages. In addition to my classroom responsibilities, I take pride in my leadership roles as the subject lead for both Religious Education (RE) and Reading, where I work to inspire a love of learning and ensure high standards across the school.

I believe that it is crucial to the development of the children for the school to create a learning environment that enable all of the pupils to be successful and to contribute to the community in a positive way. I am fully committed to supporting Eastfield on it’s journey to reach it’s full potential.

I have been a governor at Eastfield since 2009. During this time I have taken on many different roles, but am currently serving as the Safeguarding Governor. My two daughters both attended Eastfield and left achieving good grades in their SATS and were very happy at the school. Outside of this voluntary role I am a Family Community Worker at the local Church and run a very busy playgroup for 0-4 year olds. I am very pleased to serve my local community, a role that is rewarding and fulfilling, but also challenging and inspiring too.

I am deeply honoured to serve as a Trustee Appointed Governor at Eastfield Primary School. With a rich background in clinical research, I currently hold the position of Senior Regulatory Manager at a global pharmaceutical company. In this role, I ensure that our innovative products meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and efficacy.

My experience includes successfully navigating the complex regulatory landscapes, shaping policies, and fostering collaborations that drive meaningful advancements in patient care. 

I firmly believe that education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, empowering young minds to become future leaders, innovators, and compassionate individuals. I am excited about utilising my experience and skills to support the school’s journey in delivering the best education possible. I look forward to contributing to Eastfield Primary School’s mission and being an active part of its continued success. 

I have spent 40 years working in the primary education sector, 25 years as a class teacher across a variety of London boroughs and then 15 years as headteacher of an infant school with an attached nursery in Essex. Since stepping down from that role I have been studying with the Open University as well as playing netball and looking after two grandchildren. I am also an enthusiastic singer belonging to two choirs, one in Enfield and one in central London. I am of course still keenly interested in children and their learning.

I trained as a teacher at The Institute of Education in London, before beginning my career in Haringey. I stayed in Haringey for 6 years working in Years 3, 5 and 6 and leading on Reading and Writing. I made the move to Enfield in 2021 where I worked as a Leader of Learning at a large primary school for two years. I became Assistant Headteacher at Churchfield Primary School in 2023, which is part of the Ivy Learning Trust along with Eastfield. I am committed to supporting Eastfield to deliver a fully-rounded education for its pupils and help them to achieve the best outcomes possible for its students.