Governing Body

As well as brief periods working for Heathrow Airport Security and Royal Mail Group, I spent 32 years working in the education sector.  Much of my career was spent in mainstream schools, although my most recent experience was in special education.  Education remains a passion, alongside reading, travel and wildlife. 

To contact the Chair of Governors, please email office@allington.kent.sch.uk with your enquiry.

I am eager to contribute as a Parent Governor at Allington Primary School, a renowned institution of which we can all take pride. My inspiration for applying for this role stems from my daughter who already attends the school. As a hands-on parent, I prioritise creating a safe and nurturing environment at home and aspire to see the same at the school through my role as a School Governor.

The rapid pace of change, primarily driven by technology, is evident in both our professional and personal lives. With over 19 years of experience in banking, including leadership roles at HSBC, Standard Chartered and Digi P.AI, I plan to bring this expertise to the school community. I intend to share insights from the financial industry and technology to help shape the school's strategic direction for the digital age. Accountability is crucial in my professional life, and I would apply this approach to the school's organisational performance, staff management, and areas of improvement.

Outside of work my hobbies are running, cycling, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. You may bump into me on Allington’s beautiful roads. 

As a self-development junkie, I am passionate about education and the role learning plays in shaping our lives. As my son starts his exciting new journey at Allington Primary, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to this transformational school and governing body.

Maidstone has always been my home, though my career has taken me across the globe as a senior creative strategist and leader for large (well known) retailers helping me establish meaningful relationships with people in my local community and around the world.

Becoming a mother during the pandemic sparked an insatiable passion for self-development, prompting me to transition from the corporate world to fulfill my dreams of becoming a creative entrepreneur—think less "suit and tie" and more "mindset and magic."

Now with two children, my dedication to shaping young minds has never been stronger. Balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship demands juggling multiple roles and fostering out-of-the-box imagination. My strategic and vision led leadership style allows me to bring these qualities and enhance the governing body's work, enacting creative solutions and contributing fresh perspectives with unbridled enthusiasm.

To me, Allington Primary is not just a school but a launchpad for our children's fullest potential, brightest futures and an enabler for a strong head start in life. I’m proud to make a meaningful difference to this remarkable school's success story.

I am experienced Management Accountant with a demonstrated history of working in the insurance and construction industry currently focused on providing a range of financial management services to NHS Trusts across the UK.   I am adept in financial analysis, budgeting and forecasting, overhead analysis, operational cost analysis and business process improvement.  

Outside work I do like to attend pilates and yoga classes to improve my core strength as well as hitting the gym for cardio exercises whilst strategising how to beat my former schoolmates at fantasy football being an avid Liverpool FC fan.

As my child attends Allington Primary School, I am keen to make a real contribution to our school community and hope that I can use my skillset to achieve this.