I joined as a Co-opted Governor in Autumn 2023, when my eldest daughter joined Year 1. Following a long career in the voluntary sector at the Senior Leadership level I wanted to use my professional skills to support the schools that my two children will journey through in the coming years. The school environment is so much more than an academic education and my personal experience of the Merrow Federation has proven that already.

Outside of my professional life I very much enjoy being creative and you'll find me at the school fairs face painting! Come along next time and see what I could transform your child (or you!) into!

I have worked at Merrow Junior (previously known as Bushy Hill Junior) School since September 2004, became substantive Head in 2012 and am now Executive Head across our two schools following Federation in 2022.

It remains a privilege to lead such amazing schools, their dedicated staff and a brilliant community of children who never cease to inspire with their attitude and  appetite for learning. The schools are very special places to work and I am passionate about, and fully  committed to providing the best possible care and education for all within our community.

I have 2 boys who keep me busy outside of school (mainly transporting to sports events!) and I enjoy walking, reading, cricket and spending time with extended family.

I’ve been Rector of Merrow since October 2023.

Part of my role involves caring for everyone in Merrow, however old they are, including the pupils at the Merrow Schools Federation. I regularly visit both Infant and Junior schools and enjoy helping the pupils learn more about the Christian faith.

If you spot me out on the streets of Merrow in my clerical collar, often accompanied by my cockerpoo called Mary, do say hello! 

I joined as a Foundation Governor in Spring 2025. I am a retired IT and Change Director,  spending most of my career in the finance sector. My career involved implementing change through organisations, giving me skills which I hope will support the federation in the future. I have lived in Merrow for 32 years and my daughter attended Merrow Infants and Merrow Juniors (at the time called Bushy Hill). 

Once retired I have taken on some volunteering roles as well as being actively involved with my 4 grandsons which has involved learning football skills ! I have been the treasurer of St John the Evangelist, Merrow since 2018, as well as working with a number of youth groups. 

I am excited to be part of the amazing team that support the community, providing such excellent opportunities to our children.

I have been teaching at Merrow Junior School for the past 8 years, prior to that I taught in a primary school in Surrey,  and a large Junior school in West Sussex. I thoroughly enjoy teaching - the challenges and the rewards - and  have taught across the entire primary age range.

Both my children went to Merrow Infants & Juniors,  so I am an advocate for the excellence of both schools, from both sides. I have a special interest in Modern Foreign Languages and English, alongside the transition into Key Stage 3. In my spare time I enjoy spending time  with my family and friends, experiencing new places and reading - lots!

Phil was elected as a Parent Governor in December 2022. His family moved to the area earlier that year,  and his children joined both Merrow Infant & Junior schools.

Phil runs a consultancy which  focuses on the strategic use of data within the public and charity sectors - especially education and  training providers.

I am a Senior Lecturer in Strategic Management and International Business at the University of Portsmouth, where I lead the Global DBA program, supervise PhD research, and teach at undergraduate and postgraduate level.. My work focuses on international business, sustainability, and the impact of policy on international strategy.

As a Parent Governor at Merrow Primary School, I aim to use my strategic management skills to support the school’s long-term vision through effective decision-making, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment for all children.

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