Meet Our Governors

I have been involved in church-based schools work for 12 years and have been a governor in 3 other primary schools. I am regularly in school leading Collective Worship, Worship Group and providing RE support in each class, so know the children and staff well. I also have good relationships with many families through the church, especially our regular Family Church and Sunday School. I think it is vital that the church and the school work together for the community and my involvement in school helps this to happen. I love being in school each week and spending time with the children and staff.

For 24 years, I worked as a Mechanical Engineer; Foremen Quality and Production Engineer and Planning Engineer. I worked for 21 years as a nurse at Southport Infirmary, Dest General Hospital and Queen Court Hospice. I am now retired but currently the Health and Safety Officer at St Michael’s Church. Blackburn Diocese Education Council, teachers advanced certificate holder.

I have worked with children in the past as a Sunday School teacher, also a Manager and coach of 2 junior football clubs.

Having worked in Engineering and Health Care, I am able to contribute to the governing body both in support and drawing on life experiences, working with many people from all walks of life. I have built up strong relationships with Hoole St Michael’s staff and children as I volunteer every Wednesday in their Forest School.

I am pleased to serve as a governor at the school and to support its ongoing improvement journey. I bring with me a professional background that has developed strong skills in organisation, problem-solving, and accountability, alongside experience of working with policies, compliance, and structured decision-making. These skills help me to contribute constructively to discussions around leadership, safeguarding, and the effective running of the school.

In my professional life, I am used to working in environments where clear systems, evidence, and continuous improvement are important, and I am keen to apply this experience in a way that supports the school’s leadership while always keeping pupils’ wellbeing and outcomes at the centre.

I also have strong links with the local church community, which gives me a good understanding of the school’s values and its role within the wider community. As a parent with children who have attended, and who currently attend, the school, I have a personal investment in its success and a clear understanding of the importance of a safe, nurturing, and aspirational learning environment.

As a governor, I am committed to offering appropriate challenge and support, working collaboratively with fellow governors and school leaders, and helping to ensure that the school continues to meet the needs of its pupils while striving for continual improvement.

I qualified as a primary school teacher in 2004 and I’ve worked in primary education since. In the past I have been on the governing board of two other primary schools. My family has a long connection to Hoole school and church. My grandmother and great grandmother both taught here and through my family I currently hold the patronage for Hoole St Michael’s and all Angles. When the previous incumbent at church asked if I’d be interested in being a governor I happily agreed.

I am a Parent Governor at the school and work in a senior engineering leadership role in the technology sector, with over 18 years’ experience in software development and team leadership. I am passionate about using technology to improve lives and support strong, well-run organisations.

As a parent, I am committed to supporting the school community and helping to ensure that every child has the best possible educational experience. I have one child who previously attended the school and is now in high school, and one child who is currently a pupil here.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and working on creative projects through my hobby of 3D printing. I am proud to support the school and contribute to its continued success.